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Home / My Blog / Improvisational Quilting Classes / Unknown Direction Quilt

Unknown Direction Quilt

February 12, 2012 By Katie

I left my seam ripper idle and forged ahead with the quilting on Unknown Direction.

Sewing down binding was my Superbowl activity.

(And by the way, a BIG shout-out  of “thanks” to those of you that shared where the path takes you when you make a boo-boo.  I love how we all have our creative process.)

Funny how a run through the washer and dryer eliminates all my mistakes distractions.

And look, we actually had a few random sunny days last week.  Yes, those are shadows!

Sunshine in these parts at this time of year is better than rose colored glasses.

I used the left over bits from the front to create a panel that would bring my backing to size.

That’s pretty much it for the Alexander Henry Entertaining Elephants fabric.  It has made its way into two quilt backs now and the rest likely will become parts of future blocks.

I’ve added a twin size for Roan (with the intended quilting design) in this same colorway to my list of quilts to make.  I really liked the light gray thread for the quilting.  It blended really well.

Unknown Direction was a start to finish quilt, meaning I never tucked it away or put it aside.  Generally when I finish a full project I move onto something that has been waiting on the sidelines.

Opposing Triangles needed binding.  Tomorrow I’ve got a date with this quilt and the 5th season of Big Love.

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  1. versana says

    February 12, 2012 at 8:51 am

    What a STUNNING quilt…I love the way it looks…! ! !

  2. versana says

    February 12, 2012 at 8:53 am

    Sorry, but I thought that each masterpiece requires it’s own comment box! What a wonderful quilting job on the Triangle Master! You really made a wonderfully GORGEOUS quilt!

    hugz

  3. Michele says

    February 12, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    It is “good” as my 5 year old said when he saw the picture. Nice job.

  4. elsa says

    February 12, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    Love this quilt ~ I really like the use of solids (which I have yet to do). It’s really lovely!

  5. bloomingpoppies says

    February 12, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    I love everything about this quilt– the colors, the design the quilting lines!!! Beautiful job!!

  6. Debbie-Esch House Quilts says

    February 12, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Another amazing quilt, Katie! I love the photo with the bits of shadow on it too.

  7. Heather says

    February 12, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    Very beautiful. I too love how a good washing/drying will cover a multitude of imperfections!

  8. Lee says

    February 12, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    sometimes you just have to remember that you’re always going to be your own harshest critic. The quilt looks amazing to me! The green really pops and there’s so much movement.

    And also, I didn’t think Big Love could get an crazier than season 4, but you’re in for a treat with season 5! Whew!

  9. Katy says

    February 12, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    It looks fab, and without your confession, I’d have thought the quilting was deliberate!

  10. Nicole says

    February 13, 2012 at 12:43 am

    Katie, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: You’ve got a way with triangles! I love the light and dark colors you chose. How do you decide on placement? Is it random or do you have a rule of thumb?

  11. Nova says

    February 13, 2012 at 2:19 am

    just perfect. love it.

  12. nicke says

    February 13, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    so beautiful! it is so so so beautiful! i LOVE it!

  13. Rachel says

    February 14, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    Nice job, Katie!

  14. Beth says

    February 14, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    This is beautiful!

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  1. A finished top and a new design on the wall…… | blooming poppies says:
    August 15, 2012 at 10:06 am

    […] I got started this week on a new design using all solids again.  I’ve had triangles on the brain for a while now.  I had a little go at them here but have been wanting to try this type of layout,  possibly influenced by Katie’s amazing quilt. […]

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