Sunday, August 2, 2020

Inspirational Quote Quilt Revisited

In my last post, I revealed a finished pinwheel quilt as my mini of the month of July. Please go back to admire it if you didn't get a chance yet, since finishes are quite rare on my blog.


Since it is finished, I am continuing to work to the Inspirational Quote crazy quilt which was being made concurrently with the pinwheel quilt.

This week, I gave the dog a dog house. He shouldn't have painted the chimney green, because it is hard to see.


It's been a while since I have shown the whole quilt, so I thought you may want to see the whole thing in its current state. Here's the best picture I got today.  When it is finished, I will find someone taller to give you a better picture.


Here are some closer views.  Top third.


Here is the middle. The long paper is a rose pattern that will go there. The short paper beside it and the one on the top right is just signifying that it is a duplicate quote. While I don't mind repeating quotes, I figured that if I found another quote that I wanted on the quilt, I would want to know where I could put it.


Here is the bottom third. At one point, I thought I was pretty close to having balance in the whole thing, but it doesn't feel balanced right now. It might be too early to ask right now, since I still have lots more to add, but what would you put where to make it more balanced?

2020:  Week 31 of 15 Minutes to Stitch

Another timely post!  This week, I quilted and bound the pinwheel quilt and gave the quote quilt a dog house.

The cleanup of the basement continues. I have filled a recycling bin full of paper, glass, and cardboard and have a bunch of stuff for the charity pickup this week.

15 minute days this week -- 7 out of 7
15 minute days this year -- 161 out of 215 days
Success rate  = 75%

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14 comments:

Beth French said...

I just love this quilt! The quotes, the applique, the embroidery, the blue fabrics, the fact that you are stitching it all together as you go along, so inspiring! I want to make one, too!

Julierose said...

I just love this applique on top of the quilt--and the quotes...excellent work and so creative...
hugs from afar Julierose

Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...

It doesn't look unbalanced in a photo. I think you just need to keep adding things as you have inspiration and it could be declared finished at any point you feel there is nothing more to add.

Sandy said...

I so love that quilt. What a treasure.

cspoonquilt said...

It is really fantastic! So many wonderful thoughts and images! As Sandy said 'it is a Treasure!"

Joyful Quilter said...

Aren't dogs color blind? ;o) He did plant a lovely garden. Looking at the whole quilt made me go back and look at some of your older posts so I could see the details again. As always, love this quilt.

Kyle said...

What a treasure!

Kate said...

Such a fun quilt! Love the doggy house, very cute. Congrats on all the stitching time last week. Hope this week is as good.

Denise :) said...

What a fabulous idea for a crazy quilt ... inspirational quotes! I love it! I am fascinated with the different parts coming together. It's really amazing! Nice job on your weekly stitching, too! I so appreciate the nudge to do that by Kate! :)

Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quilts said...

It's really fun to see a larger view of the quilt - looks so cool.

Tanya said...

Wow! It looks like your quote quilt is almost finished! It’s a beauty and will give everyone who sleeps under it so many hours of pleasant reading!

Mrs. Goodneedle said...

This quilt is wonderful in every way!

Miaismine said...

This quilt took my breath away! Every aspect of it is wonderful, the quotes, the colors, the applique - everything. I'm so glad I found you on Kathy's Quilts.

dq said...

Way to go on moving items from your basement into recycling bins! I bet the clean up feels great!

I love your inspirational quotes quilt. It is a real gem.