Friday, February 12, 2016

The Valentine Quilt with no name...

Poor little Valentine quilt with no name!
I usually have a name as I make something, or even before I start sometimes.
Valentine series #22 just isn't cute.
For the label
I made a block from some extra triangles, placed it face to face with fusible interfacing, sewed all around, clipped the interfacing and turned it right side out. Voila! Edges turned neatly, and fusible allowed me to press it on the back for some hand sewing
The black with multi-color dots looked like a great binding choice. After it was on, I thought it took away some of the fun, so I couched on some multi colored chenille thread.
That means I appliqued thread with a zig zag stitch done with gold metallic thread.
It's hard to capture the sparkle in pictures, but you kind of get the idea with the spirals above.
I "love" the pink fabric that says I love you.
Last but not least, it called out for some crystals because life's better when it sparkles!
I fused them on with the iron, on three hexies. This one wanted one to a side...

What did I learn?
1. I love working from collections of prints. I am always on the lookout for a flamingo fabric, one with hearts, a good cow print or  something with a poodle, for instance. I like to mix them into a quilt.
2. I love making the 60* diamond blocks this way
3. Binding may be small but mighty, it can make or break a quilt finish
4. Done is good. Note what you'd do differently next time, note what you like and what you learned.
5. I like working in series
Help me name this one!
http://lapaylor.blogspot.com/2016/02/valentine-quilt-components.html

In case you missed close ups of the quilted feather click on above link

29 comments:

Debbie said...

Sweet Drops.....Love Sprinkles.....Spots of Chocolates. Very cute with the fabric. I find it more difficult to work with a given palette, as I like to throw a lot in. this turned out great!

Anonymous said...

Life is Better When it Sparkles.
You already named it in your blog.
Diane

Preeti said...

I think it is Juicy ;-)
http://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com/

Leanne Parsons said...

I'm with yarngoddess..Life is Better When it Sparkles sounds like a great name! This is such a fun, non-traditional Valentine's quilt. Thanks for linking to TGIFF :)

Anonymous said...

Yep, my vote is with yarngoddess and Leanne. :)

Julie said...

Technicolor Buzz. It reminds me of a technicolor honey comb.I can see Juicy Fruit striped bees coming in and out of it, scattering rainbow pollen. (You asked.)

Sew Much For Free Time said...

Love Triangle.

PaintedThread said...

The binding looks great. I hate it when I can't name a quilt. A quilt isn't done until that label is on it, although my smaller quilts don't always get a name.

I have no suggestions - although it looks like others have some great names!

Elaine Millar said...

I would name it "Love a Hexie"
I too love hexies and your quilt is so much fun.
I like that you have mixed the orange in with the reds and pinks. The black settles it down.

Joanne said...

Sparkly Joy! What a beautiful quilt!
Such a great splash of colour and bling!
Just what we all need in February!
Thanks for sharing these special quilts!

Joanne said...

Sparkly Joy! What a beautiful quilt!
Such a great splash of colour and bling!
Just what we all need in February!
Thanks for sharing these special quilts!

quiltedfabricart said...

I vote for Tami's idea of love triangle

sonja said...

me 2, love angle! sonja

Norma Schlager said...

How about Hexie Love?

Gwyned Trefethen said...

Love Triangle has great merit. My thought before scanning the comments was "Honeycomb." Another possibility is "Bee Mine." It's been a while since I managed to add crystals to one of my quilts. I enjoy the opportunity visit with your bling.

gayle said...

Hexie in the Sky with Sparkles. That's all I got.
Love love love this quilt! (Actually, that's another name...)

Kathy E. said...

Boho Hexies. Love the colors!

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

I'm not a good quilt namer, but sure had fun seeing what other people's ideas are! Love how you finished this one up, its size and shape, but especially all the lovely color! Happy Valentines Day!

sonja said...

Or "Sweet Comic Valentine" aka "window panel love". happy days, all of them,and to all good night!

AlidaP said...

No name may be a good name :) I usually struggle with names so here I cannot help, but I can say it is very beautiful!! I really like the way you mix and match prints! Thanks for sharing!!

Betty said...

" I ❤ you " for a simple sweet name.

Betty said...

" I ❤ you " for a simple sweet name.

andrea @ tideline quilts said...

It's such an interesting piece that whether you name it or not, it will be very memorable! Love your fabric choices and the quilting looks perfect on it!

Stephie said...

My juicy Valentine?! (Such lush, juicy colours!) The way you made your label with fusible backing is pretty genius Leanna :) Great one for the series.

Tish Stemple said...

I love the way you added the chenille thread to the binding. It added another layer of sweetness to this little project.

Kat Scribner said...

Sew much work in the piece, truly a labor of lovel

Needled Mom said...

I love that it doesn't scream Valentines. Beautiful.

Sheila said...

I'm with "Life is better when it sparkles"!! You made such a beautiful quilt, it caught my eye right away on SewCanShe!!

Val's Quilting Studio said...

Your label is stinking cute and creative!!