it is a little dark in the photo - but!I wanted to show all the texture.
I stitched in the ditch on each and every block - It really helped the quilt to lay perfectly flat - Made me happy.
And just in case - check it out - it ! is ! bound!!! and there is a label - sort of forgot a shot of that!
Here's another close up - just because
And a picture of the back
I found this on the clearance rack at Quilters Stash, and I think I may have giggled. This is the exact wall paper that was in the dining room of the Birmingham House that Betty and Doug Lived it! How cool is that? ( and remember I was pretty little, so it may be smaller than what she had - but its close enough)
There were a few comments on the Monday post about what the block was called - They called this quilt the Ducks' Walk - or the Duck in the Pond.
The original Quilt was made in 1870 by Donor Betty Quarton Hoard's grandmother, Mary E. Beardlsee Durkee, The original version of this quilt with fabrics from the family store. The quilt features madder brown, pink, and purple fabrics in the geometric and abstract prints popular in the 1860-1880 time period. Because the family did not use the quilt, its colors remain bright.
And now - I think I want to reproduce another of their quilts.... I might be hooked !
Linking up to:
Confessions - Whoop Whoop
Off the wall Friday
TGIFF
Ft Worth Fabric studio
WIPs be gone
A really wonderful finish! The quilting is a perfect complement to the blocks. Love the backing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! Love your colors
ReplyDeleteBetty would be proud! Great finish.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt, and I've enjoyed your stories about it. Congrats on getting it bound and labeled. Love that backing!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! I have been looking for a fabric like your backing. Lucky you for finding it. Your quilting is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's a pretty quilt on it's own but I love the story that goes with it!
ReplyDeleteFabulous finish!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on such a wonderful finished quilt! The colors are soft and warm and the backing looks great!
ReplyDeleteA new series is born. LOVE that you found the PERFECT backing in the clearance bin!
ReplyDeleteThis looks wonderful. Thanks for the name of the block. I think I need to make one for myself! Do you free motion quilt or use a computer? I love your block designs.
ReplyDeletevisiting from crazy mum quilts. Wow this is a spectacular quilt
ReplyDeleteHole Scrap! That is outstanding! Fantastic finish!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!! Sally
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is very beautiful. Your quilt too! I like that you have one quilting motif for the solids and another one for the blocks.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Betty is smiling. And you made your deadline.
ReplyDeleteSo, that block is "Ducks on the Pond"? Something about the quilting design makes me think of square dancing, so you have Ducks on the Pond Square Dancing. Now your "happy dance" has a name.
great choice of quilting in the blocks. I love the story too.
ReplyDeleteI looks great and I love the colors! The backing is a great pattern!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Alycia! A beautiful quilt and so very meaningful too! I love the story behind it. It's also really funny that you backed in in fabric just like the wallpaper you remembered!
ReplyDeleteWhat a coincidence about the backing! Love the quilt and the quilting is divine. Just a stunning job. Thanks for linking to WIPs Be Gone so I could see your work. Blessings,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a gorgeous finish! How fun that the backing matches her wall paper.
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