Wednesday, April 24, 2013

By George, I Think She's Got It!

Sometimes I think writing blog titles can be the most fun because they can get a little silly.  Maybe you're wondering what this one means, right?  Well, I finally, FINALLY, finished the Schnibbles quilt called George.


Since my version is so colorful, though, I'm thinking about naming it Boy George.


Yeah, kinda like that.  Remember him?  He's the only other George I can think of that's as bright and feminine as my Schnibbles quilt.

Quilting this one seemed to take forever.  First of all, I decided to do some fairly heavy quilting--it's been awhile since I used so much meandering, but I DO love all that texture.  One of my former quilting teachers/shop owners always said quilts with heavy quilting don't keep you as warm because there aren't the larger pockets of air, but I've never been quite convinced of that.  I have quite a few quilts I've done some pretty heavy quilting on that seem to keep me just as warm as any others, and the heavy quilting makes them feel softer and more cuddly.  But we all have our own preferences.  Still, all that quilting took awhile.  The other reason this seemed to take so long was because I took a break of several days about half way through to do some other things.  I'm pleased with the result though.


Next up?  I think I've got to get serious about piecing this month's vintage Schnibbles pattern, Hat Trick.  Are you joining Sinta and Sherri for another year of Schnibbles?  I can hardly wait to see the May parade . . . but it would probably be a good idea to get mine done before the parade.  Just as soon as I can decide on the fabrics I want to use . . . .

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

That is beautiful, Kim! I love how you sashed it leaving the center rows without any. I made a note of that for a future quilt. Florence

Cathy said...

Love the pattern and the colors! Beautiful quilt and I love close quilting too...and I don't seem to notice being cold under mine either :)

Deb@asimplelifequilts said...

So pretty! Love your colors and your quilting looks gorgeous.

dianne said...

do you really want to huuuuurt me? do you really want to make me cuh-rye?

Boy George is suh-weet!!!

Cathy said...

Funny, funny; excellent title!

Nicole said...

Love the quilting and your perfectly mitered borders. The reference to Boy George is hilarious,and you must name your quilt after him! Definitely get moving on Hat Trick--you will love it and it goes together in a few hours.

Libby said...

Love it. That's one of my favorite blocks. Boy George...Oh how I remember! Perfect name.

Nancy H. said...

Beautiful quilt and quilting! I like how you did the sashing and also how the corner triangles match the inner sashing.
Did you do the blue border quilting free hand or did you mark it first? Did you wash the quilt before photographing? It looks so soft. Great job!

Carol said...

Good job on the quilting. I have my fabric cut for Hat Trick just need to get sewing. Got distracted with on-line shopping.

Valerie the Pumpkin Patch Quilter said...

Hehehe, I like your Boy George comparison but I think the quilt is better looking!!! I love the quilting you did on it. I really love heavy quilting too. It's kind of grown in popularity in recent years and in my opinion, it just adds one more fun aspect to the quilt. :) Unless I'm making a baby quilt I spend more time having FUN doing what I want with the quilt than worrying about if it's warm or not. LOL*

Anonymous said...

Would you please share the name of the Schnibbles pattern you used for this quilt? It is adorable!