Friday, 1 June 2012

A Fairytale Ending

'Fussy Fairytales' Quilt Pattern available as a downloadable pdf from Kate Conklin Designs
I started the quilting of 'Fussy Fairytales' on the 2nd day of the month and finished it on the 2nd last day of the month. That's a nice set of book ends right there.
'Far Far Away 2 & 3' fabric in cotton/linen blend by Heather Ross
Although the hand-quilting with DMC thread has been time consuming I have been able to develop hand-my sewing skills and fall in love with the results.
So here is the end of the Fairytale.
Just to acknowledge again that the piecing for this quilt was all done by my mum, Audrey McLeod. I only did the 'Snow White' block on the back.


Although our frames are floating, Kate Conklin has a tutorial on how to make the 'Fussy Framed blocks'


I am linking up with...






                           
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32 comments:

  1. Kristy QP1 June 2012 at 14:38

    Oh Fiona this is so stunning! Just beautiful. I hope you popped a label on it as it's definitely an heirloom quilt!

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    1. Finding Fifth1 June 2012 at 18:46

      ooo not yet. One of the front seams has popped out of the binding and so I need to re-sew it as well.

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  2. Laura1 June 2012 at 15:10

    Ooh I love it! Send it to me! You should really try some Aurifil lana - it goes through soooo beautfully after DMC!!!

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  3. Waverlee1 June 2012 at 15:28

    It's so beautiful Fiona. I love it. Job well done :)

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  4. Susan1 June 2012 at 15:43

    And they lived happily ever after....

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  5. vexa1 June 2012 at 16:29

    Don't we just love the Happy Ends! Great job!

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  6. Gemma@prettybobbins1 June 2012 at 21:04

    It's beautiful Fiona! Well done :)

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  7. Karen M1 June 2012 at 21:33

    That is a beautiful finish. Congratulations.

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  8. Taryn V.1 June 2012 at 22:42

    Absolutely gorgeous! It is one of my favorite quilts ever! I love the fairy tale theme!

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  9. Deborah2 June 2012 at 00:04

    Oh my! Oh my! What a stunner!!!!

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  10. Amanda2 June 2012 at 01:20

    another beautiful quilt! I'm a hand quilter and always love to see people going for it. Looks great.

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  11. M-R Charbonneau2 June 2012 at 05:08

    Oh wow, this is gorgeous, Fiona! I love your design and fabric choices and the hand stitching gives it the perfect touch.

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    1. Finding Fifth2 June 2012 at 05:44

      Ah the pattern design is by Kate Conklin Designs and available as a pdf download.

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  12. Al2 June 2012 at 06:03

    That is absolutely gorgeous.

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  13. Cherie2 June 2012 at 06:30

    I want that quilt! OK I'm kidding *Ahem you best watch that quilts back!*
    The hand stitching looks great. I'm sure now you'll take a much deserved rest =D

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  14. Katie2 June 2012 at 14:39

    So glad you linked this one up too! It's such a beauty!

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  15. Marian-Lady Face3 June 2012 at 00:59

    Wow it looks so beautiful!! What a great finish.

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  16. Kate4 June 2012 at 10:54

    It looks gorgeous! You've done a wonderful job with the hand quilting!

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  17. Lily8 June 2012 at 15:36

    I love this quilt pattern!!! I have the fabrics and just need a little girl to make it for! : ) Yours turned out beautifully! Lily.

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  18. Kirsten9 June 2012 at 15:46

    Gorgeous - love all of the fussy cut prints and your handstitching!

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  19. Jennifer Mathis of Ellison Lane12 June 2012 at 22:18

    Absolutely magical!

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  20. Karen P.12 June 2012 at 23:42

    I fall in love with this line all over again, every time I see it!

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  21. Janine13 June 2012 at 02:43

    Great quilt!

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  22. Anonymous15 June 2012 at 22:20

    Beautiful quilt and a wonderful way to showcase those stellar fabrics!

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  23. Jess @ Elven Garden Quilts17 June 2012 at 13:37

    Oh love it! Really, really gorgeous!

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  24. CapitolaQuilter19 June 2012 at 00:37

    The floating blocks of the border with the hand stitching is such a nice touch. Very Pretty finish.

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  25. Anne's House20 June 2012 at 13:50

    Fiona, your quilt is lovely---everything about it---the colors, the arrangement, your charming hand quilted finish, the border. . .. How wonderful!

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  26. Anonymous21 June 2012 at 09:39

    Gorgeous quilt, and a finalist in the contest, I see! Good luck.

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  27. Longvacation24 June 2012 at 03:07

    Such a beautiful quilt! And congrats on your win at Kelby Sews.

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  28. Elizabeth2 July 2012 at 07:59

    Such a cute quilt! Thanks for all of the close-up/detail photos. It was so fun to look at. I love the colors, especially the matching thread for the hand quilting around the blocks. You did a really beautiful job with this. Congrats on an awesome finish and thank you for linking up!

    xo -E

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  29. My Sister Made Me Do It....3 July 2012 at 21:54

    Fiona, I just saw your quilt through Local Honey Crafts UFO finish link-up. I am so impressed...I have never seen such a unique quilt and it has such intricate work....love the way the frames are around the fussy cuts...each block has it's own story. And it is doubly wonderful because it was made by both you and your Mom! Well done.

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