I entered my first quilt challenge this year! I was inspired by a friend of mine that had entered this challenge so I decided I would give it a try. The challenge is called Pantone Quilt Challenge 2023 and you can check out all the yummy shades of magenta at #pantonequiltchallenge2023 on Instagram. This challenge is hosted by Sarah Ruiz of https://saroy.net/ and Elizabeth Ray of https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkray/?hl=en
When I learned about the challenge, I headed over to Missouri Star Quilt Company online and purchased the Kona Crush for this piece. I was not sure what I wanted to pair it with for several days until I finally decided on several tones of greens.
So I started out with these pieces. I had always wanted to see how to make the flying geese in a curve. I managed to figure out a way by using wedged pieces in between each "goose"? I have since learned that there is another way by using Foundation Paper Piecing. All the things we learn with each quilt, right? That will be my next challenge, learning foundation paper piecing.
Gradually the quilt grew. I kept turning it different directions to see which orientation I liked best. I don't have a design board yet so I used my large bulletin board as I worked through the designs.
After I finished piecing it, I quilted it with a Long Arm using a pattern called Overlapping Crop Circles. I used varigated thread called cyber. I love the varigated threads. I also used a layer of cotton batting plus a layer of polyester batting for more puff. I finished the quilt by binding it with a black and white striped cotton fabric. I love how black and white stripes turn on the whimsey. The finished quilt measures 50"LX45"W. Wish me luck!
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