Monday, June 8, 2015

Flowering Snowball is Quilted!


Flowering Snowball  90" x 99"

I've been trying to quilt all my recent quilt tops myself, 
but this one was just too big for me to handle.



Thanks to the talented Sharon and her long-arm machine, this one is DONE!




I love the stitching she did--fresh, yet traditional--just the look I wanted.




I made the top last summer, in a quilt-along with Molly Flanders blog.




I used up most of my retro look fabrics,
and threw in a few large prints to add variety.




In the end, I just had to add more contrast.  
Luckily, I found this Anna Maria Horner fabric on sale for the back.
Voila!

You can see more Flowering Snowball quilts from 
last summer's quilt-along here.




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44 comments:

  1. Quilting StoriesJune 8, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    Voila... another beauty! Traditional though fresh and original with your very personal touch, bravo!! Great idea the contrasting backing.

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  2. Quilteuse ForeverJune 9, 2015 at 12:11 AM

    Et voilà, encore un de fini !
    What a wonderful quilt once more. Either wonky or traditional, all your quilts show so much happiness and elegance!

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  3. AnnJune 9, 2015 at 12:48 AM

    Gorgeous! I just recently finished one too. It's a great block isn't it? Love your fabric selection!

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  4. Julie FukudaJune 9, 2015 at 12:52 AM

    Lovely finish. It reminds me of my "summer snow" another take on snowball design using scrappy nine-patches.

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  5. apiecefullifeJune 9, 2015 at 1:36 AM

    Another great quilt! And I think the backing goes so well.

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  6. MaritJune 9, 2015 at 1:39 AM

    Just gorgeous! The fabric and colors makes it a very happy quilt. I have tried a few of these beautiful blocks myself. It takes dedication to make a quilt this size! I think this is a perfect, romantic summer quilt. And possibly a good "library" of your favorite fabrics, too... Lovely quilting. We all need a bit of help now and then.
    ; )

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  7. TerryJune 9, 2015 at 2:23 AM

    A great feeling of sunshine and picnics. Just right for houses under the table. Love it.

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  8. RachaeldaisyJune 9, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    WooHoo, another gorgeous finish!! The quilting is such a perfect choice, it's so complimentary to the flowering snowballs pattern, it's lovely to see the stitches on the gorgeous backing too. You'll have happy dreams sleeping under this quilt!

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  9. Sujata ShahJune 9, 2015 at 3:36 AM

    Gorgeous finish LeeAnn! Your fabrics are beautiful. This quilt is elegant and fresh and modern! Woohoo... Does this mean a start of a new quilt?

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  10. BarbJune 9, 2015 at 4:51 AM

    what a wonderful summer quilt! bright and fun. I love to study all the fun fabrics you used.
    Your quilter did an amazing job - the texture is great!
    Congratulations on this wonderful finish - wee

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  11. dqJune 9, 2015 at 5:01 AM

    Your flowering snowball is absolutely stunning! Your retro looking fabrics just make it so beatiful! Thanks for letting me post a picture on the stashbee. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!

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  12. smazoochieJune 9, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    A fun bunch of fabrics -- aren't scrap quilts the best! -- and beautifully pieced together. The quilting really sets it off.
    Turn the AC colder & enjoy!

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  13. the girlfriend gapJune 9, 2015 at 5:26 AM

    Yum-Yum.... wish I had one : ) I missed out on that sew along but i'm putting it on my someday wish list. Janita

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  14. LoriJune 9, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    Between the wonderful fabric and piecing and Sharon's quilting, it turned out amazing! Congratulations!!

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  15. Tonya RicucciJune 9, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    fabulous. love the quilting and what a great backing! congrats!!!!

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  16. BrendaJune 9, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Love it! Love the pattern, the great mix of colours and the quilting. great finish!

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  17. em's scrapbagJune 9, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    I absolutely love this quilt!

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  18. AnnemiekeJune 9, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    So nice to see all the old fabrics! I like the pattern and the quilt with the quilting turned out very nice. Fun Back!
    Groetjes
    Annemieke

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  19. sophieJune 9, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    Beautiful! And the quilting design is a perfect match for the block.

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  20. VictoriaJune 9, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    This quilt is so lovely and automatically makes one feel happy looking at it. A quilt that I imagine will be well loved and deeply cherished for generations!

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  21. KarenJune 9, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    This is so wonderful!! I don't know why this pattern speaks to me so, but I know it's in my someday future.

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  22. bumblebee53June 9, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    I love it! both front and back and the fabrics you chose. Your quilter understood and enhanced what you were trying to do - and it looks gorgeous on the back as well as the front. So nice how she picked up the design on the back too, with her choice of quilting.

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  23. trudys_personJune 9, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    I love it! Beautiful fabrics, pattern, workmanship, quilting! Must feel great to have it done ...

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  24. O'QuiltsJune 9, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    Wonderful

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  25. Pam @ Quilting FunJune 9, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    Love it! Bright and cheerful. The fabrics are beautiful. And the quilting is perfect for the blocks. Awesome job!

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  26. BernapatchJune 9, 2015 at 11:47 PM

    Superbe, bravo!

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  27. SusanJune 10, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    THE nicest flowering snowball I have seen! I love the scrappiness of your quilt! The quilting is absolutely perfect and that voile must be so soft! Congratulations on a wonderful finish!

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  28. CarlaJune 10, 2015 at 4:04 AM

    Oh me,oh my! This is stunning! The quilting design adds a contemporary element to the vintage look, I think. I love everything about it!!

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  29. TakeMeThereTotesJune 10, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    I love your finished quilt! Very nice and a nice quilting job as well.
    I made two smaller versions of these in May. I love this pattern in so many ways. I hand quilted mine. It is my favorite pattern at the moment. Quick and easy and really makes a dramatic statement by just making a few changes.

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  30. Karen in Breezy PointJune 10, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    I checked out the Flickr page and your quilt is my favorite, hands down! The quilting looks great too--congrats on a wonderful finish!

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  31. MonicaJune 10, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    Wow, it's a monster! I admit I had doubts when you were making so many blocks for this, but you have proved me wrong. It's amazing, so fresh and bright. I love that mix of solid white and white prints. Congratulations! Great job.

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  32. audreyJune 10, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    I think your flowering snowball is my absolute favorite out of all that I've seen! The finish is perfect for it too.:) Great job on getting another finish in!

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  33. Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quiltsJune 10, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    This is just beautiful - bright and fun, crisp, perfect summer feel. Congratulations on another gorgeous finish! Your longarm quilter looks to have done a great job.

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  34. UnknownJune 11, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    Beautiful with a capital "B"! Love the backing too.

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  35. meli BJune 12, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    The quilting is so well matched to your pattern. Beautiful finish.

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  36. DianeJune 14, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    I love everything about this, and the quilting is really special! I even love the backing. :)

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  37. Lara B.June 15, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    Popping over from Christine's Quilt Stories and wow am I glad I did. This is the prettiest Flowering Snowball I've ever seen. Love the scrappy mix of fabrics and also the quilting is perfect!

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  38. Rose MarieJune 18, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    Gorgeous quilt .... what a beauty!

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  39. Shelina (formerly known as Shasta)June 20, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Wow - this is a gorgeous quilt. So cheerful and fresh.

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  40. JudithJune 23, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Gorgeous quilt! Well done, and beautiful quilting in it too. I jus saw your pic on FB at Willemkes, I spend a week with her in Noroy recently. Thats how I found you, love your blog, Save travels back home.

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  41. JillJune 24, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    Love this quilt. A flowering snowball has been on my list to make. Now I am really motivated.

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  42. AnnJune 27, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    What a lovely quilt you've made with this pattern. Great fabric choices and wonderful quilting. You'll enjoy it for years.

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  43. SupergoofJune 28, 2015 at 11:17 PM

    i love it!!!

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  44. CarolynJune 30, 2015 at 3:47 AM

    Beautiful quilt! I love the pattern and the scrap fabrics. You are right, the quilting is perfect. What a lot of work on that quilt. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

    Carolyn

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