Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Elephant Parade Finished!

I am so happy to say that I finished the quilting on my small Elephant Parade quilt this afternoon.  You can find the pattern at Lorna's blog Sew Fresh Quilts here.

 I used a common for me technique of organic straight line quilting and I like to think it reminds one of the lined school paper that I used to draw Ed Emberley animals on as a kid.
 This is a shot as I worked on the final lines of quilting...

 For the backing I chose a Saggy Baggy Elephant Golden Book print...
 Detail shot of the wonky frog...just as I would have drawn him years ago...
Anyone who knows me is aware I sneak this dictionary print into most of my projects...her ear now has the definition of patchwork :)

This is a picture of the top yesterday when the wind was calmer...pictures are difficult again today as it is very windy...but look...no snow :)

Thanks again Lorna for such a fun pattern and great diversion in the last weeks of winter!!

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18 comments:

  1. BillieBee (billiemick)March 18, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    You've made your very own Elephant Walk quilt. I love it Kris.

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  2. JeanieMarch 18, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Great finish, Kris! I just love all of the elements of this quilt, including your quilting lines. Great job!

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  3. StitchinByTheLakeMarch 18, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    Simply adorable! blessings, marlene

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  4. Lorna McMahonMarch 18, 2015 at 7:44 PM

    I am in LOVE.... The addition of that text print in her ear.... The straight line quilting and how it is reminiscent of lined paper..... The wonky frog... And the saggy baggy elephant backing... It all works so perfectly together for a beautiful finish! Thanks so much for quilting along, Kris!

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  5. Marjorie's Busy CornerMarch 18, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    your quilt is stunning Kris!!! I love the colours

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  6. Siouxzq64@gmail.comMarch 18, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    I think Lorna summed it up perfectly. What a special quilt. You did a great job.

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  7. Tanya Quilts in COMarch 18, 2015 at 8:20 PM

    I looks great. I love the backing fabric!!!

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  8. SheilaMarch 18, 2015 at 9:08 PM

    Your quilt is beautiful and quilting is just perfect!

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  9. Patty March 18, 2015 at 9:36 PM

    it came out fabulous!!! I still love your frog and what great backing fabric. I still need to make my flowers. (if only my day job would stop getting in the way!)

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  10. UnknownMarch 19, 2015 at 4:45 AM

    Ohh... WOW! You have finished the Elephant quilt! I love your work - looks fantastic!

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  11. charlotteMarch 19, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    Love your elephants. This is just the cutest quilt. So many variations, they are all unique.

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  12. Little QuiltsongMarch 19, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    Love your elephant quilt with all the extra bright frog, turtle etc. blocks inserted. Especially love the backing print. We still have that 'golden' book. It is quite tattered, but it is still from my childhood days - many moons ago now :)!!

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  13. LindaMarch 19, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    Great job Kris! I am going to try the straight line quilting on my frame. I love the look. I had to buy some grays for my elephants this week. Can't wait to start it.

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  14. Aunt 'ReenMarch 19, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    I LOVE your finished quilt!
    Awesome that you found the perfect backing fabric too!
    Congratulations on a wonderful finish.

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  15. Soma @ inkTorrents.comMarch 20, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    You are done!! Looks fantastic, Kris!! I love the horizontal straight line quilting. I am thinking of using it on a quilt I am currently working on for the same reason, it looks like a lined notebook :)

    -Soma

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  16. Carol SwiftMarch 21, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    I love the blues and quilting on this one! At least your turtle doesn't look scared to death that the elephants are coming. LOL Nice job on this!

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  17. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogMarch 24, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    Beautiful Kris.
    Lovely Elephant parade, great colors and quilting 👏

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  18. NitaApril 2, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    Adorable! I'm finishing mine this week. There's just something about this pattern, eh?

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