This will be a picture-heavy post.
After my last post about a quilt that I wasn't crazy about, but that grew on my, I thought I'd share a finish that I've loved from the beginning and love even more now.
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| The pattern is called "Fractions". |
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| It used mostly fat quarters with the exception of the sashing and borders. |
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| I quilted it on the long-arm after I got done doing the black, white and red quilt as practice. |
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| Just a large all-over meander. |
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| One of the things I love about this one is how nice it "crinkled" after it was washed. |
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| The "crinkling" has made me a fan of NOT washing fabrics before piecing. |
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| The back. |
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| Although originally made to go in the remodeled office, this has been my go-to quilt during surgery recovery. I LOVE it! |
It will make it's way to the office eventually, but for now, I'm loving snuggling under it!
Do you always pre-wash your fabrics? I used to, but lately haven't. I find it easier to cut and easier to piece fabrics that haven't been washed, but I especially love washing it and seeing how it turns out.
AMW
2 comments:
Very nice. Perfect Fall colours too. I'm glad it grew on you. I always say it isn't over until the quilting is done.
As to pre-washing for me it depends on the fabric. If it even has a hint of red into the wash it goes. I don't want bleeding after all my hard work . However often I don't wash for all the reasons you mentioned!I love it when my quilts antique up after washing.
Lovely!
I used to pre-wash but now I don't always! I just want to get started on my projects!
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