Thanks for joining me for TGIFF. I am happy to finally be sharing my MQG mini swap quilt that I made for Margaret.
I started with some improv piecing including some wonky flying geese, ending in a minimalist, geometric pieced quilt top. Then I went to town with free motion quilting. I really enjoy trying a variety of free motion motifs on small projects, where the commitment is much smaller that if I am working on a large quilt.
My process for free motion quilting this piece was very organic, choosing each motif as I went. I had no overall plan except that I wanted the quilting to be a feature. I started with one of my favorites, a jagged stipple. I used Aurifil 50wt Light Turquoise (#5006), Turquoise (#2810), and Dark Turquoise (#4182) to coordinate with my three fabrics.
This quilt finished at 16 1/2" x 16 1/2" and is machine bound.
What have you finished lately? I look forward to seeing what you link up below. Thanks for visiting.
I linked up to Finished (or not) Friday.
Quilting Gail
LOVE LOVE LOVE the quilting!!!! Oh yes, I do LOVE it!
sarah
Post authorThank you, Gail. I had a lot of fun with it.
Nicole
I love this piece, especially how you included 3 geese in the quilting. Wow :-)
sarah
Post authorThank you, Nicole. Improv quilted geese to go with my improv pieced geese.
Quiltygirl
Oh wow!! that is a stunning piece!!
Your quilting takes it over the top!!
sarah
Post authorThank you, Alycia! I love that quilting can be transformative.
Mary
Such a pleasing mini quilt in some of my favorite colors. And the FMQ absolutely makes it!
sarah
Post authorThank you, Mary. Some of my favorite colors, too!
Gwyned Trefethen
The quilting is definitely a complementary, supporting feature. Lovely work.
sarah
Post authorThank you, Gwyned.
Sylvia@Treadlestitches
Beautiful color and quilting!
sarah
Post authorThank you, Sylvia.
Andrée
Hi Sarah, thanks for hosting TGIFF. I love your FMQ!
sarah
Post authorThank you, Andrée!
Melanie
Wow, impressive quilting!
sarah
Post authorThank you, Melanie!