Monday, May 12, 2008

Scrappy Illusion

Well, here she is...


Even though the blocks look like they're set on edge, the quilt actually consists of 16-patches and pinwheels in rows. Funky.

I spent an entire day piecing the backing because just patching together pieces of fabric looked less than pretty.

I did the binding by machine. I think this will stand up better if washed frequently (and it's quicker).

50"x60" and in my Etsy store, because I just don't need another quilt.

31 comments:

  1. This is GORGEOUS ~ I love it! I am a beginner quilter and you are one of my favorite cyber-teachers, so, thank you!

    :) Sarah

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  2. It's beautiful, Anina! OK, so do you have any machine binding tips?

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  3. Breathtaking! Those bright colours and another quilt at the backing! I love the ‘trompe l’oeuil’ created by the pinwheels!

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  4. I love it!!! The colors are so bright and cheerful. How do you do the binding on the machine though? (I have 3 quilts that need binding and I am absolutely dreadingit - hehe)

    Kris

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  5. I liked it from the first photo, but when I scrolled down to the photo of the back...wow! I have a very strong desire to go play with spotted fabric now. If only I had a stash of spotted fabric...

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  6. aaah I love it anina. It's beautiful!

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  7. I love it! It's really beautiful! I think your quilts are so beautiful! Love it!

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  8. oh, anina! it. is. gorgeous.

    absolutely gorgeous.

    would you mind if I borrow your design? I LOVE the sixteen patches with the pinwheels as alternate blocks.

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  9. love it! very sneakey of those blocks to do that. i love it when that happens. great job.

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  10. it's so bright and cheery and the illusion is great!

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  11. Another gorgeous quilt! I love the colors and the pattern. I need to get busy and get back to some of my projects. Life seems to get in the way! ~Adrienne~

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  12. Very funky indeed. I love it.

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  13. I love it! And a great idea! I may have to add it to my list of to do's!

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  14. Stunning and a great optical illusion!

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  15. The quilt is lovely... so bright and cheery!! I bet it sells quickly. You did a great job choosing colors... sort of crayon colors?
    Joni

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  16. Anina, that is so amazingly pretty. Just love the back, it was worth a day's work :-).

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  17. Ohmigosh, I love it, love it, love it!

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  18. I love it, if I weren't saving for vacation I would so have this quilt. I'm in love, the colors and everything are perfect. Great job and glad you are back to blogland!!

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  19. Beautiful! Love it. Perfect scrappy quilt. THanks for saying that it is acutally pinwheels and 16 paches because I couldn't figure out how you had done this. Love it!

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  20. Wow Anina! That quilt is stunning. I don't know how you can bear to part with it!!!

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  21. Oh my goodness! I love this quilt! And the backing... how fun is that! Two quilts in one! Absolutely love it!

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  22. Wow, that is an awesome quilt! I love how vibrant and colorful it is.

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  23. looks great.........well done........

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  24. That is so beautiful! And the illusion of the blocks being on point is fun... I have to concentrate to see the pinwheels, but then all of a sudden...there they are! I love the colors and the pieced back is wonderful.

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  25. This turned out absolutely fabulous Anina. I love how you pieced the back!

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  26. This quilt is beautifull! Very nice job!

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  27. Yeah for pieced backs!
    Just found your blog and I am enjoying exploring your work.

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  28. I love this quilt! A good illusion.

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  29. What a gorgeous quilt! I love the colors and the design! Beautiful!

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