This quilt was a lesson in persistence. I started it almost a year ago by cutting charm squares and basting a few red hexies while waiting at my kids' afternoon activities. I got my first real push forward when I took a trip in January to visit my Gram and was able to reverse applique all the navy stars. Then, it was back to the slow grind. I finally finished this quilt a couple of weeks ago.
It was really difficult to photograph too. It's just so big!
Taking a photo inside just washed out the colors, but at least I could see all of it.
Finding a wall big enough was a challenge too. Here it is from a little further back. The dining room usually has a huge painting on this wall and a sofa underneath!
Fun right? I can't wait to bust this one out at a 4th of July BBQ next summer.
Quilt Stats:
Size - 105 inches x 69 inches
Pattern: found in the book, Hexa Go-Go by Tacha Bruecher
Fabrics: There are about 75 different fabrics, various manufacturers
Quilted by: Me on my Janome Horizon
Quilting Thread: Aurifil
Thanks for reading and considering me for your vote,
Jen
This is wonderful! I love flag quilts and hexies, so this is great to see. What a lovely piece, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realise you'd done reverse appliqué, now I like be it even more!!!!
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DeleteWell done, this one is special.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute design, well done!
ReplyDeleteVery fun quilt.:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilt! Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteThere is a mountain of work in this! I can't believe you're going to let people sit on it so soon, I think I'd be funny about it for at least two years! It is gorgeous though and perfect for the 4th :)
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