Sunday, September 7, 2014

Pine Burr Quilt Fini!

I started this quilt nearly two years ago, and finished it today!



The Pine Burr blocks were inspired by an old quilt and a box of gifted polyester squares.

Click here to see the beginnings and a tutorial on how to make the blocks.




I finished the top, but couldn't figure out how to construct it into a quilt.

The blocks are thick and heavy.  The old quilt's blocks were sewn together with bulky seams.
I didn't want to do that, so I was stuck.



Then Karen made her own Pine Burr quilt and offered a pattern for it.
She figured out a brilliant way to construct it with batting and backing,
and no extra bulk in the seams!

I highly recommend the pattern.  You can download it instantly, 
and the instructions are easy to follow.  
Click here for the pattern.



She sewed her blocks together by hand.  I sewed mine by machine.  



I also added some Baptist Fans in #8 perle cotton to the borders.  

Now all I have to figure out is where to hang it!

Our blog friend in France, Katell, has written a beautiful post on slavery in the U.S.
and African-American quilts, including the Pine Burr.  Click here to read it.






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29 comments:

  1. RachaeldaisySeptember 7, 2014 at 10:41 PM

    Absolutely stunning in every way!!

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  2. Ailsa (Cape Pincushion)September 7, 2014 at 10:53 PM

    Its incredible! I love it, and the border fabric just brings it all together! WOW!

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  3. Julie FukudaSeptember 8, 2014 at 12:33 AM

    What an attractive setting for those blocks. Congratulations on the finish. I can imagine how heavy it might be. I made a cathedral window as my first real quilt using vintage scraps. There was no batting but because of the folded blocks, it is quite heavy.

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  4. Quilteuse ForeverSeptember 8, 2014 at 1:19 AM

    I was expecting how you would end it up, so now I know... and I will buy Karen's pattern on the spot! Very often, when I see her patterns, I say to myself : I don't need it to make it, but still I always find good tips in them!
    Your finished quilt is stunning LeeAnn, it is a link between tradition and modernity!
    Bravo mon amie !

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  5. antique quilterSeptember 8, 2014 at 2:13 AM

    OMG it is just beautiful, wow!!!!
    I hope you hung it someplace you will see it everyday
    it is just stunning.
    Kathie

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  6. Pinkadot QuiltsSeptember 8, 2014 at 4:38 AM

    It turned out great. I bet it weighs a ton!

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  7. KarenSeptember 8, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    I have seen pictures of Pine Burr quilts but never a modern day one. So colorful and well done. I also think it must weight a lot.

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  8. BevSeptember 8, 2014 at 5:41 AM

    It's GORGEOUS! Thanks for sharing it with us! XO

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  9. KimSeptember 8, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    You can hang it at my house :0)...you know I just want to help you out!
    Lovely quilt, I have purchased Karen's book and several of her clever patterns....how does she come up with her great ideas and tips? I highly recommend any of her patterns too.

    Nicely done, I love the touch of gingham in the corner stones too.

    Happy Sewing

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  10. Sujata ShahSeptember 8, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    Oh so beautiful! I would make a sleeve at the bottom and insert a flat wood trim or dowel to keep it flat if the thickness varies throughout the quilt. Just a thought!

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  11. HelenSeptember 8, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    Prettiest Pine Burr I ever saw! The floral border really holds them all together...and those gingham corner stones are just the cutest!

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  12. QuiltdivajulieSeptember 8, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    Congrats on the FINI . . . what a fabulous piece of work!

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  13. audreySeptember 8, 2014 at 2:04 PM

    Your Pine Burr is very inspiring! Love that rich blue in the center and all the gorgeous pops of color. Wonderful work as usual.:)

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  14. Tonya RicucciSeptember 8, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    fun! I think it would be great over the back of a sofa - would really be able to see that cool 3D effect.

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  15. BarbSeptember 9, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    your pine burr turned out great. I love the joyful selection of fabrics. I wish I could touch it - it looks so cool.
    off to follow your link

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  16. Nat PalaskasSeptember 9, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    It's a nice to feeling to finished a quilt. It's lovely LeeAnn. Love the border fabric too - hugs Nat

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  17. KarenSeptember 9, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    Stunning!! Be sure to show us where you hang it. Congrats on a great quilt.

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  18. O'QuiltsSeptember 9, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    Well...this is certainly more wonderful than wonderful...Amazing job!!

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  19. AngieSeptember 9, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    Wow, this Pine Burr is absolutely amazing!! I have to check out the tutorial. Thanks for sharing the links. Your Flowering Snowball is just gorgeous. :)

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  20. MargaretSeptember 10, 2014 at 5:31 AM

    My oh my, LeeAnn ... everything you create is
    wonderful ... what a gift!!!

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  21. PattilouSeptember 10, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Oh my goodness, what a wonderful quilt. Congrats on the Finish.

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  22. patricia belyeaSeptember 10, 2014 at 6:40 PM

    Exceptional, LeeAnn. The quilt really sings with texture and color.

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  23. McmSeptember 11, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    Congrats on finishing this quilt. So delighted that I had the opportunity to actually view your blocks and to see it finished, WOW! Another stunning quilt LeeAnn, you truly inspire me.

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  24. Cynthia@wabisabiquiltsSeptember 11, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    Wow, just Wow. It is beautiful.

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  25. the girlfriend gapSeptember 11, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    Some where .... some how.... I have acquired one of these blocks in a bag of scraps..... now I am going to go find it and take a closer look . I was going to dismantle the block because I never thought I would make another one.....now rethinking things here :) Your quilt is amazing! Yea for you! Janita

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  26. MaritSeptember 19, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    Congratulations on an amazing quilt! The blocks looks like firework, so full of energy, just beautiful!
    ; )

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  27. Ada Plouvier-KopitopoulouSeptember 19, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Whah! This is really something!! Beautiful!!!!!

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  28. fiberchickSeptember 19, 2014 at 12:45 PM

    Am running out of superlatives for your quilts. What a magnificent finish!!!

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  29. AnnemiekeSeptember 29, 2014 at 6:21 AM

    Your Pine burr turned out great!! I will check the pattern and see how she did it. Thanks for the tip.
    And read the article too.
    I think I read all the posts which I missed because of my holiday, written by you now ;)
    Groetjes
    Annemieke

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