March 05, 2014

Matchstick Quilting and Almost a Top

I've tried a little matchstick quilting. My scrappy log cabin has 7 rows and in each row one block is quilted with something other than spirals. This is the last one of the different blocks, leaving me with only 6 blocks left to quilt with the spirals. Plus sashing and borders, of course. Someday this will be finished.
From the front
Matchstick quilting is supposed to feature straight-ish lines and mine certainly have the emphasis on the 'ish' part of that, as seen clearly from the back. Still, for a first attempt, I think they're passable. I do like the texture this style of quilting adds and I'll probably give it another go on a larger scale sometime.

Last night I stitched most of the quilt top for my And Sew On wallhanging. Only the borders left to add! I'll be hosting TGIFF at the end of the month and my goal is to have this as my finish that day. How's that for incentive?
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14 comments:

  1. I love you fabric choices for the blocks. Mine were totally different and not as realistic. You did great!

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  2. I think the quilting looks awesome! And that wall hanging is just too cute! : ) Happy Stitching! :)

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  3. I love the matchstick quilting, must give it a try. Your And Sew On top looks great too, I am sure you will meet your deadline!

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  4. I never knew that that type of quilting had a name. I do love it though! Nice add. :)

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  5. The variety of quilting styles in the same quilt works well for this project. Your paper piecing looks great too!

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  6. Your FMQ is so pretty. I really like that double flower. I will have to give that and the matchstick quilting a try sometime.

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  7. Im a big fan of scrappy so love the log cabin, your Sew On wall hanging looks great, we all need incentive :)

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  8. They both look wonderful!! I love the matchstick quilting, have to give that a try. We have been sponsoring a child now for close to 20 years. Isn't that a wonderful feeling? :)

    -Soma

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  9. The matchstick quilting and the quilt top both look great! Good luck with your finish!

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  10. I love the matchstick texture, as well. This looks great!

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  11. Love matchstick quilting but have yet to try it myself!

    Your And Sew On quilt top is looking great!

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  12. Hope you have better luck getting your finish done than I did (tehe). Love that BOM that Kristy did. Are you doing her new one?

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  13. love the quilting, and LOVE the wall hanging!

    Thanks so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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