Well, I did it. After what seemed like a lot of trauma, I finished the top last Wednesday in a couple of hours of free time after I finished my chores and work.
I thought I would just sew more chunks together, but it turned out that the quiltmaking goddess smiled on me and all my seams were straight and there was no (or minimal) ripping required.
Now we can really see the gradation and I make no bones about how hard I worked at it this time. It is interesting to see some areas that appear lighter IRL appear darker in the photo (check on the blues next to the bird in the middle of the quilt). I do like the way it looks like the columns are fading in and out. It also has that skyline effect, which is great.
I buckled down and made the back, binding and sleeve on Sunday. Yep! Even the sleeve. I feel quite virtuous.
This is a really hard exercise and I challenge you to do something similar.
Very nice! I like the fade effect. Congratulations on finishing it.
Thank you!
I think this is my favorite of all you fabric of the year quilts.
Thanks! I appreciate this comment.
A sleeve you say – does this mean it will be going in a show? I hope so. As you say, great skyline effect – nailed it!
I put a sleeve on all the quilts in this series, so I can hang them up if I need to. I usually hang the new ones in my hallway.