Back in the beginning of 2018 I started sewing along with others in a months long mystery designed by Gosia of Quilts My Way. The final clue was released and it was time to finish up our wonderful stags.
I really wanted to quilt it using the invisible threads, but I had so many issues with my thread breaking so ended up going with a salmon colored thread instead. It seemed like a neutral color for both the light and dark fabric that the design contained.
Straight line quilting seemed like a good option, but then thought of adding the leaves considering the design needed a hint of nature. If I had unlimited time to get this guy finished I would have done a more detailed FMQ in the stag himself. I am still pleased with the way it turned out. The E2E quilting design is called Split Leaf Line by Lana Corcoran.
Using the piped binding with this quilt just seemed to be the perfect frame for the piece.
I did a pieced backing using some wonderful antler fabric. The colors of the cream and brown in the fabric were perfect for the design.
You can find many other elegant stags out there on Goaia's blog (www.quiltsmyway.blogspot.com), IG (#sodearlyqal), FB (Quilts My Way modern patterns) and various blogs. They have all been beautiful as well as colorful. There is even time to join in and do one with us. All the information is on Gosia's blog.
Thanks so much to Gosia and the generous donors for helping to make this such a fun project.
Your "Stag" is gorgeous and the salmon thread worked perfectly for the great quilting....
ReplyDeleteOh my, your quilt is fabulous. I love the salmon thread you used for the quilting and the leaf design is perfect. I always have trouble with invisible thread...it is a right royal pain in the proverbial. Your stag is truly remarkable, Mary.
ReplyDeleteFantastic finish! The piped binding is the perfect frame to this handsome beast. Brilliant backing fabric, too.
ReplyDeleteYour stag is just wonderful, and I love that split leaf quilting design, it adds a beautiful but subtle movement to the quilt without overwhelming the stag. A perfect finish for the season!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Mary...I just love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a gorgeous quilt. As you were making it throughout the year, it didn’t look like much at all, but WOW! It’s a beauty and your quilting finishes it perfectly. Great finish, Mary.
ReplyDeleteYour stag is awesome, Mary, and so are you for making something so challenging. ^^
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful piece! The quilting choices are lovely. A great finish for a mystery!
ReplyDeleteStag is a true piece of art. This was a fun project to watch come along. Never could have imagined this pretty quilt back then.
ReplyDeleteYour stag is amazing! Wow! The quilting thread and pattern add a lovely dimension. Love the piped binding. Good Job!
ReplyDeleteWonderful finish Mary! Your choice of the E2E split leaf quilting in salmon finishes this off perfectly.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Love your stag!! You picked the perfect color of thread for the quilting as well!! I'm off to see the other stags!!!
ReplyDeleteYour Stag is amazing. I may even want to do that pattern, and I am not a huge paper piecing fan.
ReplyDeleteExcellent finish!
ReplyDeleteI think the salmon color was a brilliant choice. Too often I can obsess about those details and the quilt remains...undone. But yours is finished and it looks grand. Congratulations!
This is a real work of art...love it! I have trouble with invisible thread sometimes, too, but the salmon color was a perfect choice.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful stag Mary! I love the salmon thread. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI do love the way you quilted it, such beautiful leaves!! Looks wonderful!!
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So handsome! Love the colors, pattern and you picked the perfect quilting to bring it all together.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how I missed your stag finish. Wow, he is fantastic. As I mentioned when you first started this project, your color choices are spot on. Great job!!!
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