This is from the Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. pattern, "True Blue". Since I chose to do mine in greens, I went ahead and named it "Verum Viridi" which, according to Google, is Latin for "True Green."
Anyway, there's lots of green in this one! And-- even better-- lots of stash used! The quilt measures about 80" x 80".
Through the center, I quilted leafy branches all over, inspired by the tutorial from A Few Scraps (she has so many awesome tutorials and ideas!!!).
Then I went into the first border and did a wavy thing... it is very inconsistent, but as there is so much inconsistency, it kind of looks like it is supposed to be that way. So I figure that works. Ha! The thread used in the center and inner border was Aurifil 50/2 in Light Sand (#2000)-- which was perfect as there was lots of layered stitching in some areas, and it never got too heavy looking.
Finally, in the outer border, I used a darker thread (Aurifil 50/2 in Sandstone #2370) and just did some straight lines to emphasize the piano key piecing action. I did the straight lines free-motion and actually used a ruler to help guide me as I stitched. It worked surprisingly well!
And the label... hoping my Latin is okay! Perhaps I should have gotten my Latin textbook from college out to confirm?
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I love your quilt! I've not seen this pattern before and your subtle use of many different green tones works beautifully, as do the borders. A wonderful finish.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt Robin! I love your green! That's a lot of pieces. :) Thanks for showing your label. I'm guilty of not labeling. I like your care instructions on the label.
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness! that quilt is gorgeous and I love the color! I really like the how the diagonal lines through the little pinwheels create movement in the quilt. Congrats on a wonderful finish.
ReplyDeleteExcellent. I love the color and the pattern. Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! I also have this pattern from many years ago and I think it's time to pull it out and make finally make it. We need a new everyday quilt for our bed and I've been trying to decide what pattern I want to make. You've inspired me yet again!!
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