Thursday, 18 September 2014

Drift - A Finished Quilt

We are far away from it all here, but my goodness ... once you've come West ... well I won't go on about it, but what we lack in cheap post and affordable fabric, we most definitely gain in stunning gorges to the north, lush forests to the south and beautiful beaches spanning the entire coastline.


When I first saw the Drift fabric range it reminded me so much of my honeymoon ... watching the beautiful sunsets over the beaches in Broome ...Western Australia. 


The Art Gallery Fabric was a perfect match for Elizabeth Hartman's New Wave pattern and I couldn't be more pleased with how it turn out ... just quietly ...


I had some fun with the quilting ...

... trying patterns I had not attempted before.


I used hanky linen to separate the 'waves' and to bind the quilt.  The texture is something else.


it's going to be really hard to let this one go ... especially for Miss 4 ... she's loved this quilt right from the start.  

 The only conciliation being that it's going to her favourite Aunt.
Our little Mermaid wants to keep this one ...

 I now declare this quilt Sew Given.

 Serena xx

 Stats:
Size 46" x 50"
Fabric Front - Drift by Art Gallery Fabrics and Hanky Linen Birch supplied by Craftproject
Backing - Ikea fabric
Binding - Hanky Linen Birch
Quilting - Various Free Motion Quilting patterns done by me!

I'll be linking up with TGIFF,  Finish It Up Friday and Sew Cute Tuesday







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27 comments:

  1. Judy@Quilt Paradigm18 September 2014 at 18:38

    Congrats, Serena, on a very serene finish :) So beautiful! And that backing fabric is awesome too! I can see where this one would be very difficult to part with! Your quilting looks awesome!! Well done :)

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  2. Wendy18 September 2014 at 18:46

    what a beautiful quilt! The fabrics work perfectly with the design

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  3. DeborahGun18 September 2014 at 21:16

    you are right - it really is so beautiful. And I love that you've tried so many different styles of FMQ.

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  4. Jasmine18 September 2014 at 23:02

    This quilt is so beautiful and I can see the sunset on the beach. It is sure to be loved in its new home.

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  5. Vera19 September 2014 at 03:09

    Congrats on beautiful finish! It really looks great. Perfect combo of pattern and fabrics.

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  6. Rachaeldaisy19 September 2014 at 04:30

    The colours are beautiful and really suit the pattern. It's great to see you having fun with the quilting.

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  7. Wendy @ Wendysquiltsandmore19 September 2014 at 07:24

    It's beautiful Serena. Those fabrics go together so well, and your quilting is great. Your sister/in law will the thrilled I'm sure.

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  8. Jessica Hadden19 September 2014 at 08:05

    Love this quilt!

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  9. Elizabeth19 September 2014 at 08:46

    Ah yes, very beautiful and the receiver will most definitely love it she will cherish it forever :)

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  10. Lorna McMahon19 September 2014 at 08:59

    Simply gorgeous! Pairing up those fabrics with the hanky linen was perfect. And the quilting is amazing. Great photos, too, Serena! She's going to love this special gift!

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  11. Nat @sewoutnumbered19 September 2014 at 09:53

    Wow! Serena - this is STUNNING! And absolutely perfectly captures the colours of our beautiful state. Beautiful :)

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  12. Heather Graves19 September 2014 at 10:06

    Wow - I need to check out this hanky linen, what a beautiful color!

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  13. Vicki19 September 2014 at 10:41

    This is just gorgeous! The colors are so soothing.

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  14. Sarah @ mila+cuatro19 September 2014 at 10:45

    Looks great and I'm loving the disco ball effects.

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  15. Gina19 September 2014 at 13:43

    sew pretty and fun pictures too!!!

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  16. Unknown19 September 2014 at 14:12

    I love it! Well done!

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  17. Anonymous19 September 2014 at 16:50

    you did a great job! I love IKEA fabrics incorporated in quilts and this one is a perfect match to your colour palette!

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  18. MsMidge19 September 2014 at 18:06

    This is simply stunning! I love that backing!

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  19. Ginette19 September 2014 at 21:42

    So beautiful! The photos are fantastic! I am glad your little one will get to visit the quilt at her aunt's... she seems to be quite attached to it.

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  20. Carla19 September 2014 at 22:49

    Very soft and pretty. Well done

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  21. Renee20 September 2014 at 05:24

    Beautiful quilt! That pattern is so great for those fabrics, and the quilting works so nicely!

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  22. Debbie20 September 2014 at 10:47

    The colorplay in your quilt is beautiful!!! I love how you arranged it!

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  23. Granny Maud's Girl20 September 2014 at 11:30

    It is beautiful!
    It is a shame you cannot give it complete with sparkles. I love whatever it is that catches the sun in your photos.

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  24. Ruth20 September 2014 at 22:54

    It is really lovely and I like the backing fabric too. Would be hard to give away alright!

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  25. Laura21 September 2014 at 22:18

    It's even better in person :)

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  26. Anonymous22 September 2014 at 06:09

    I'm so glad that you had fun with the pattern. Your quilt looks just lovely!

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  27. Archie The Wonder Dog23 September 2014 at 03:54

    It's fabulous!

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