So, if you're curious, the title of the post is based on my mom's favorite song, Runaway. It's an oldie, but a goodie! I make up other songs to the tune of Runaway all the time. I have no clue why! I finished up my Wonderland quilt this week! It's made with two jelly rolls and a quarter square ruler. You can make your own template, but I work better (and keep my fingers) if I work with an acrylic ruler.
***Update: since some of you don't know the song I'm referencing, here's a link to it
***Update: since some of you don't know the song I'm referencing, here's a link to it
It measures in the neighborhood of 60x70 so it's a perfect couch quilt. This one is going in my etsy store, but if it doesn't sell in a few months I'll probably just keep it!
The binding is machine stitched with invisible thread--I cannot tell you how many hours it saves to machine stitch the binding!
The backing is a Moda crackle print I found at my LQS and it was a perfect match to the dots in my binding. It was fate so I had to have it--also, yardage of Wonderland is impossible to find so it was the best I could do. :)
My birthday is Saturday and I'm going to be out of town for the weekend at a workshop (psst! Anne Kelle will be there!!!!) so the blog will be a bit quiet until I get back and fire up the old sewing machine again. I'm sure my machine will appreciate the break!
Oh how gorgeous! I *adore* Wonderland. I have a Layer Cake and some other squares that I've been hoarding for a special project. What is the solid you used? I like that it brightens things up; Wonderland's background can look a bit dull sometimes but it certainly doesn't here.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt.
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome! Your poor sewing machine is going to be lonely without you.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt, and I love that song!!
ReplyDeleteit's gorgeous, kelly! have tons of fun this weekend. kelle is just an absolute doll. i've enjoyed getting to know her and i know you will too. she's crazy talented. if you bring her homemade lemon cookies she'll love you forever!
ReplyDeletei love that you machine stitch your binding too. i haven't needed to use invisible thread, but i may need to do that on an upcoming quilt. it will have a scallop edge binding. either way it's a huge time saver and i personally like the look of it more than hand stitching and i know it's more durable.
have a safe trip!! can't wait til you are here for good so we can hang out!
Super duper quilt!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely birthday Kelly, and a fun workshop xxx
I love your quilt!
ReplyDeleteOooh, the quilt looks fab! Might not forgive you for getting that song stuck in my head now though...
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday for Saturday!
I keep loving everything you make!
ReplyDeleteVery eye catching! Happy B-Day - early.
ReplyDeleteI love me a nice double hourglass... looks so clean and crisp.
ReplyDeleteAnd our internet was finally acting a bit faster than dial-up, so I watched your FMQ and basting video -- you've sold me on spray basting. I was curious though if you always start with the top and if there was a reason, or if it mattered??? I was just curious.
Cute projects! Happy Birthday friend!
Runaway by Bon Jovi? or is there another runaway song??
ReplyDeletehappy birthday kelly, cant wait to hear about your weekend away!
What a great quilt - love the colors! So glad you didn't put a border on - it's perfect w/o!
ReplyDeletei hope you have a wo wo wo wo wonderful birthday! and a super fun time at the workshop!
ReplyDeletelove the quilt also. i love momo fabric a ton!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a lovely quilt it makes me want to go work on my wonderland quilt. First I have to finish my current project :(
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. I love the quilt, and the backing is perfect!
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