I'm so happy to report that Arcadia Avenue is now a completed quilt top! I started sewing the first row together last week. I realized it was going to be a slow process. I worked on one row at a time at a pretty slow pace.
The top and bottom of the quilt has a row made up of 60 degree triangles made of the 2 background fabrics.
I added the top black row to the first row and then added the next row of hexagons.
Taking the paper off each block was also very time consuming. I realized taking the paper off before making the row was a lot better. Each block took 30-45 minutes to remove the paper from the back. My fingers are still sore from yanking that paper off!!
I decided today was the day to finish up the whole thing! I'll be at work for a few days in a row and won't have the time to work on it. I didn't want to wait! I put the last row together and added that last black row. Done!!
The black background is made up of 2 different fabrics. This picture gives you a better idea.
This quilt finishes up at 72" by 90". I plan on giving this quilt a nice ironing. It will have to wait to be machine quilted. I need another quilt top finished for the fall. It's still a good feeling to have this one done. I'm leaving it out in my foyer for a little while. Just so I can keep looking at it!!
WOW what a gorgeous quilt. bravo! fabulous job my friend
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! It was a bit challenging but I finished! It's a nice feeling!
DeleteThis is one beautiful quilt; I hate tearing paper off in between seams, too. How do you plan to quilt this?? hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julierose! I have no idea how to quilt it! That will take awhile! I can tell!!
DeleteWOW Rosemary this is stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Sally! I'm just so happy to have it done!!
DeleteStunning quilt - congratulations on the finish!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was challenge for me!
DeleteNo other words but "Wow"! Congratulations on such a stunner!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Em! So happy I finished it! Those seams were killers!!
DeleteWow! That is amazing! It is such a stunning quilt - you've done a great job with it and I hope you are proud of yourself :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Sarah! I'm just thrilled to have it all done! Quite a challenge but so worth it!!
DeleteSo beautiful and, once again, shows how paper piecing is so accurate!!!! Love the black.....so much richness!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Doreen! I thought black would be the best background with all those bright solids. I'm so happy it turned out as good as it did!
DeleteBello, bello, bello!!! Brava Rosemary. I love it!
ReplyDeleteGrazie!! Thank you so much!!
DeleteThis is a fantastic finish. Congratulations. I have enjoyed watching your progress as you worked on the blocks. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karen! I'm so glad you enjoyed my posts!! Hope you keep visiting my blog!
DeleteYour quilt is amazing. WOW!
ReplyDeleteThank you! This quilt was so fun! Each block was like a surprise! The directions were so well written!
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