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.
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.
29 comments:
Absolutely stunning in every way!!
Its incredible! I love it, and the border fabric just brings it all together! WOW!
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.
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 !
OMG it is just beautiful, wow!!!!
I hope you hung it someplace you will see it everyday
it is just stunning.
Kathie
It turned out great. I bet it weighs a ton!
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.
It's GORGEOUS! Thanks for sharing it with us! XO
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
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!
Prettiest Pine Burr I ever saw! The floral border really holds them all together...and those gingham corner stones are just the cutest!
Congrats on the FINI . . . what a fabulous piece of work!
Your Pine Burr is very inspiring! Love that rich blue in the center and all the gorgeous pops of color. Wonderful work as usual.:)
fun! I think it would be great over the back of a sofa - would really be able to see that cool 3D effect.
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
It's a nice to feeling to finished a quilt. It's lovely LeeAnn. Love the border fabric too - hugs Nat
Stunning!! Be sure to show us where you hang it. Congrats on a great quilt.
Well...this is certainly more wonderful than wonderful...Amazing job!!
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. :)
My oh my, LeeAnn ... everything you create is
wonderful ... what a gift!!!
Oh my goodness, what a wonderful quilt. Congrats on the Finish.
Exceptional, LeeAnn. The quilt really sings with texture and color.
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.
Wow, just Wow. It is beautiful.
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
Congratulations on an amazing quilt! The blocks looks like firework, so full of energy, just beautiful!
; )
Whah! This is really something!! Beautiful!!!!!
Am running out of superlatives for your quilts. What a magnificent finish!!!
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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