This pattern was created by Krista Moser as the 2024 sew along. You can still find it available HERE. I ordered her kit because there needed to be a proper blend of shades. I am not exceptionally skilled at diamond shapes but she does great video tutorials which you have to watch during the year it's released.
I began the project October 2024, cut and sewed some units, then boxed it up until after the holidays. I think it was this past summer I pushed myself to finish the top since I knew the videos would be taken down when her new qal pattern was released.
I wanted this ready to display for the Christmas Season; so I quilted it up. I thought her straight line quilting would be easy so I went that route. Well, seems my 1/4 inch lines were too close, made it stiff as a board (thankfully it will hang on the wall) and did I mention it took FOREVER to quilt.?! It only measures 51 x 57. I should have done circular petals and other free motion designs in the shapes.which would have been quicker and more fun. The fabrics are mostly batiks. I have a lot of odd shape leftover pieces for scraps but have not been inspired to create something from them yet.
I used this wide back fabric on the back called Queens Garden. I used the black fabric from the quilt background for binding. I quilted it with Glide threads in matching colors, so there were a lot of stops and starts.
I'm joining these lovely linky parties this week. Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.
Sunday - Quilting is more fun than Housework...
Monday - Small Quilts & Doll Quilts
Monday Musings at Songbird Designs
Wednesday - The Inquiring Quilter
Thursday - quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com
Friday - Alycia Quilts
I wish everyone a happy and creative week. Thanks so much for stopping by.
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