Saturday, June 30, 2012

Leap Year.....Quilted and everything!


Leap Year designed by Carrie Nelson, made and quilted by me!

My Leap Year is quilted and finished!  This is a record for me!  The simple, yet fun, sixteen patch gave me a chance to try making piping to accent my binding. That's something I've been wanting to try for awhile.  I'm really pleased with the results and I'm happy that I was able to get the whole thing done for the parade.  I'll be sure to let you in on the piping process and a few other new things I was able to try on this quilt very soon.


Quilted on my frame by me!  Yahoo!

I used mostly Vintage Modern fabric that I won in a recent "A Year Of Schnibbles" Parade for Leap Year.  Thanks so much Sherri and Sinta!  Be sure to check their blogs in the next few days to view the Parade.

I need to run!  Nachos are on the menu tonight, so I've got some guacamole and some salsa to make. Company is coming for the Fourth, so there is a little cleaning to do too. I'm happy that I got this quilt finished and posted in time to share it with you.  Have a great weekend!  


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18 comments:

  1. Dianne MitzelJune 30, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Love you quilt, especially the fabrics you chose. Have a fun night with friends, Nachos, that sounds great on this terribly hot night!!

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  2. Vroomans' QuiltsJune 30, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Love this set with the grey! Well done!

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  3. GretchenJune 30, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Love your quilt!! Especially with the gray background (but you knew that right?) Your quilting is wonderful too. Hope you have a great rest of the weekend !!

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  4. JulieroseJune 30, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Rlly pretty quilt; love those colors against the gray background....Julierose

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  5. ChristineJune 30, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Beautiful .. I love the grey fabric.

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  6. Mary on Lake PulaskiJune 30, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    Love the patttern, fabric and quilting Michelle! Gorgeous!

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  7. JoAnneJune 30, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    It looks awesome and the quilting is spectacular! Enjoy the fourth!

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  8. Joyful QuilterJune 30, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Was the other new thing feather quilting? It looks great. Please show a close up of the piping - it looks very interesting.

    Have a great 4th.

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  9. CarolJune 30, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    It's absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

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  10. Jackie's StitchesJune 30, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    I love the grey background too and your quilting is amazing! The piping looks great too, I'd love to hear more about your technique.

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  11. Diana Schmitz / QuilteckeJuly 1, 2012 at 2:23 AM

    Wow, that looks so beautiful.
    Have a nice day
    Diana

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  12. OddbjørgJuly 1, 2012 at 3:24 AM

    What a lovely quilt!

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  13. Abby and StephanieJuly 1, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Yippee for a pretty finish. Terrific quilting.

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  14. trellyJuly 1, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Michele your version is very beautiful!!! I posted mine too. Best regards from Spain

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  15. HouseelfJuly 2, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Well done for pushing yourself to try a new technique. It looks great!

    Yum nachos!

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  16. CandaceJuly 2, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I absolutely love this quilt, the colors are wonderful.

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  17. IzzyJuly 2, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    I love your Leap Year Michele! And congrats on completely finishing it in time for the parade! Wow - I am impressed! :-) I'm using Vintage Modern for the July Schnibble and I cannot wait to get started!

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  18. Lisa D.July 3, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    So pretty! I love the grey sashing.

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