This quilt is the biggest quilt I've ever quilted, at 80" x 80". I won't lie, it was a real chore to manage the bulk on my midarm. More and more, I find myself longing for a longarm (no pun intended). I thought the best quilting design for this quilt would be improv, and plus I've wanted to try improv quilting for awhile. I had a lot of fun doing improv because there's no planning. Naturally, I quilted this quilt to death. I really like the neat Where's Waldo effect because of all the things I threw on there. I did notice after awhile that one motif kept showing up ... the sunburst medallion. I must like it a lot!
I kept the quilting in the train lines pretty simple, and just did a continuous curve, mostly so I can maneuver in and out of the space easily.
I had a vision in my head for this quilt, and that was to make it look very urban, very modern, very colorful, but still clean and bright. (Kind of like Tokyo itself.) I think I achieved what I set out, with the beautiful and striking scrappy fabrics, and the heavily textured improv quilting. I absolutely adore this quilt! (But it's really heavy.)
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This is SO FABULOUS! I love the quilting so much.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilting, Liz!!! This quilt looks fabulous on your sofa!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome, I love the colors, but the quilting just makes it go over the top!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! It is really spectacular!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. We used to live in Moscow, Russia and now I think I need to make a Moscow metro quilt. Fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteThat would be a fantastic idea! If you make it, I'd love to see it!
DeleteGorgeous quilt! And your quilting is simply amazing, well done!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out beautifully! I've long admired this quilt pattern, and admire you even more for seeing one to a finish!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous!!! You did a fabulous job quilting it! Congrats on the lovely finish!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Crazy Mom Quilts. What a GREAT quilt! The colors, the design, the quilting. I love it all! And I am amazed at how many quilters are retired engineers! I love that. Do you have another post that talks about your process here? Did you use an actual subway map as a guide?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Congratulations on such a great finish! 80"x80" is big big big, good for you getting all that quilted :)
ReplyDeleteThis is just stunning! You certainly achieved your aims with this one and the quilting is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. Love the colors and the quilting. I'm sure it took a lot of patience and arm strength but it was definitely worth it!
ReplyDeleteThis is just stunning, the colors and your quilting...fantastic!
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