My 1st quilt finished for 2011. The 85" x 85" String Card Trick returned from our local quilt shop, The Quilting Niche' ready for the binding. The binding is an off white with tiny print fabric from my older (really old) stash. Maura (Niche's Long-armer) used a tight meandering stitch to catch all those strings -- perfect choice. The good news, I still have a balance on my Christmas Gift Certificates.
A close-up of the border reflects the angle piecing using a Dresden Ruler and 5 1/2" strips of several background fabrics. The center blocks were 6 1/2" foundation strings using a very simple method. I love all the piecing -- especially when they are scrappy!
17 comments:
Wow that is wonderful. I have just discovered the beauty of string quilts and this one is certainly at the top of the list!! Stunning!
I love card tricks and this must be fave ever!
It is wonderful, beautiful, lovely.........
I love !! I made a Card Trick quilt yeasr ago!
Jamie, it is gorgeous!! Congratulations on a beautiful first finish!!
I like this quilt a lot!
Love your Card Trick. Its awesome! How nice to have a finish two weeks into the new year.
Oh, my, Jamie - that's wonderful!
Love your quilt! It is a great design to see done in strips. Does your longarmer trim your quilts for you? I love the rounded corners. No mitred binding! Great finish.
I love your border treatment. Great quilt.
Fantastic Finish! love the curved corners!
Congrats - I like how the borders have dimension with the curved corners.
Angie - www.craftedAngles.com
Nice quilt Jamie. Great layout with string blocks and the curved corners are really nice also.
Congrats on your 1st finish. It's gorgeous! I like the rounded corners.
Fabulous!
It's just great! Congratulations on your first finish of the year!
What a fun quilt! I just became a follower of your blog...you make some amazing quilts :)
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