Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Finished Top!

Yes, Gentle Readers, the top of my Orca Bay Mystery Quilt is finished!

Full out on my kitchen floor!

Corner detail

Centre (on each of 2 sides) detail

I confess I have no idea when I'm going to sandwich and quilt it, but it won't be soon.  :-)  I need to take a break from this project, figure out what I have on hand for backing, and check my batting supply.  I think, as Bonnie did, the quilting will be an overall pattern -- likely in a neutral thread (I'm thinking white or pale grey) that will blend in and not detract from the piecing which, if I may so myself, has completely floored me with its success.  Will I do another top with as many pieces any time soon?  Not on your life!  However, I have become a rabid scrappy quilter, so there will be more tops churned out.  As for the leftover 'crumbs' -- I'll be converting those into art pieces with fusing and tulle for free-motion quilting practice...

7 comments:

Susan said...

And it looks lovely. Your mix of fabrics is great!

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Cathy Tomm said...

Wow you got your top done. It looks great.

Lee D said...

Great job. I see three AB quilters liked this mystery. I wonder if there is more? I have to finish the borders still.

Candace said...

Beautiful, beautiful.

Kathy's A Quilter said...

Congratulations on another one done. Looks Great.

Kathy said...

Nice work on this!

besshaile said...

Gasp! I'm just now catching up on favorite blogs - but boy - the wait was worth it. This is stunning!!