Friday, June 13, 2014

Tribute


Here we go. I tried to stay off computer as much as I could and bit by bit I managed to finish it. I try to name quilts by song titles. This one is not finished yet but I picked "Tribute" as I listened to album called Tribute by John Newman while making it. It is also a tribute to quilting community which helped me to get to this point. Thank you!


It’s all for you, it’s all for you

For what you have made me, look how I grew

Here’s my tribute


As usual I love my latest finish the most and I tend to say that it is the best thing I have ever made, lol. It started out as ruler testing on scraps. I was after mini only. The original pattern is by Jaybird quilts called Mini Disco. I used both the mini and the regular Hex N More ruler as well.


It is made out of batiks leftovers and solid charm squares. Don't you like the back as well?

Once I had it all on my design wall I was worried I mess up the layout. I don't have machine in the same room so I took off random pieces keeping them in order.


I pieced them in the exact order as well.


I placed ironing board in front of the design wall and once I pressed the seams I put it back up. I kept the exact order the whole time while working on it.


I don't usually pin but pincushion wrapped around my wrist was a big helper.


I'm entering my Tribute into Jaybird quilts SAL link up @ Sew Sweetness just in time. Phew!

The pieced Mini Disco part measures 24 x 39" with added borders enlarged to 58x74" quilt top.


I'm also linking up with TGIFF, Crazy mom quilts and SEWjo Saturday.

47 comments:

  1. It looks great. How did you find using the Hex n more ruler? The mini disco section has an iridescent quality about it.

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  2. It's super cool. I love how the colors just seem to glow.

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  3. Very cool quilt. I love the contrast of the mini quilt section with it's intricate piecing and the wide open spaces in the rest of the quilt.

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  4. This is nothing short of AWESOME! I cannot wait to see it all quilted up! So much negative space to play with :)

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  5. wow really I have no words for this one, so stunning, and a real joy to look at it.
    Cant wait to see how you will quilt it

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  6. I LOVE this so much, Vera! Fantastic! Everything about it -- the colours, the layout, the added triangles. Love, love, love! Way to go!

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  7. Wooowww!! Absolutely A-MAZ-ING!! Love everything about this quilt top. Very happy to find you and def following!! Love from Nurdan Hug-a-bit Quilts

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  8. I love how neon these colors look! Great job!

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  9. I really love this! I need to get off my computer and sew too!

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  10. This is so amazing! I love your work so much! Seriously. You have such an eye for color and modern design. It is refreshing to not see the same old patterns over and over again. I have a quilting crush on you.... but not in a creepy way. Just in a I-hope-I-can-get-as-good-as-you kind of way.

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  11. The colors just pop! Your seams are so neat the backing is a work of art, too.

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  12. This is really stunning quilt top. I love how the colours really pop. I'm looking forward to seeing how you quilt it.

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  13. Hi :))
    its Evie from Sewing4Sofia
    if you want pattern for tiny dress please send me link to your doll and I will make pattern for you :):)
    xxx

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  14. Beautiful finish! The top looks great!

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  15. i really like the subtle bar effect of the grey strips that surround all the colorful parts. what a wonderful tribute to your own growth as a quilter!

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  16. Love it! I do the same thing when I'm sewing so I don't mix up my quilts as well!

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  17. Beautiful!!! The colors are brilliant! Great job keeping them all in order too. That would be a real challenge for me.

    ~ Jess ~
    Everything Is Coming Up Rosie

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  18. S.T.U.N.N.I.N.G !! It is so cool.... love the little extra triangles, as well as the stripped pieces...
    Can't wait to see it all finished now!!
    Susie

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  19. Oh gosh, Vera, this is sublime!! I love all the breathing space it has around it and the placement of the hexies is wonderful. Seriously, you have such a great eye for this stuff!

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  20. Awesome! The back looks as good as the front.

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  21. Nothing short of awesome is EXACTLY right - wow! The sunlight shining through the seams in the disco part makes it look like it's all pleated!

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  22. This looks so complicated to make and the overall affect is stunning. Well done Vera

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  23. Your creativity never ceases to amaze me, Vera. I feel the same way about each of your finishes.... I love each of your latest finishes the most! You have a great eye for what works!

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  24. Stunning! This is amazing. and so creative.
    - Katelyn @ Sing While Crafting

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  25. It is fabulous! You should be very proud!

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  26. This is eye candy pure and simple. Stunning design; perfect colors!!!

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  27. This is incredible - I love the way the fabrics seem to sparkle!

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  28. This is absolutely stunning! It sparkles!

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  29. It turned out fantastic Vera and I love all of the extra space you will have for quilting, the fabrics you chose are wonderful.

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  30. that is gorgeous! Lots of room for some awesome quilting too!

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  31. YEP JUst love it . How awesome is your design.

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  32. Vera, this is beautiful! All those pieces look so confusing, I surely would have made a big mess of that project! Great job :)

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  33. Amazing finish. I just love seeing the parts and the undersides of a quilt. Thanks for including all the great detail shots.

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  34. This is beautiful! Totally worth the time it took. Those batiks really sparkle:)

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  35. Gorgeous Vera! All the negative space really make the colours pop! Love it :)

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  36. This is absolutely beautiful!

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  37. This is beyond gorgeous. It's beautifully balanced. I've loved every thing you've made but this is definitely one of my favourites.

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  38. Wow, it's fabulous Vera! I look forward to seeing how you quilt it

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  39. Vera, this is stunning! It's amazing how it sparkles!!!

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  40. You are a genius! I absolutely love it :)

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  41. This is lovely! I love how you framed it in a larger quilt!

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  42. Each of your creations just get better and better! You are definitely an inspiration to us all -- keep going!

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  43. I like your version of the mini disco quilt far more than the original! Lovely!

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