Do you ever wonder where time goes? I sure do – here we are, nearly a third of the way through May and I am finally finishing a top that was done in March. Now, I was busy packing and celebrating Easter with my family but still. The truth is, this was really a fun little quilt for a few reason, which I will share with you.
My Fun Making this Quilt Top
There are at least 4 reasons this quilt top was fun to make:
First, this quilt comes from a Villa Rosa Pattern from the Blog Hop in January. It is now called On Stage (formerly Gypsy Rose…she was On Stage) so that is how I will remember the new name.
Second, a group of friends met and sewed in late March. I made the top that day but it took me a little while to finish it; I did need to purchase a back and binding for it and add a border.
Third, I took a class from Megan Best on using ProStitcher Designer and did the homework. I made this design, not fancy, but I used it to quilt this quilt. This class was on zoom. You can catch her on Best Quilter on facebook to watch for updates.
And the fourth item is a continuation of the third, in that I also made a signature in that class and used it on this quilt!
The Quilt
The pattern calls for 10″ squares and I had some. That made it easy. It was fun to get the border on and get it loaded on the frame.
In order to add the signature, I wanted to remember to do two things: 1) put it in the bottom corner, and 2. flip the writing. You can see I removed my basting stitches…yup I forgot #1. This way it is only on the back and only reads correctly. Cool beans! ProStitcher makes this possible for me (the computer program for the HandiQuilter).
And here is a close-up of it on the back!
A bright day and suddenly this purple quilt looks blue.
And yes, I did finish it. Maybe a little closer to the real colors in today’s light!
Quilt Stats
Purple Passion 41.5″ x 50.5″
Pattern “On Stage” by Villa Rosa Designs
My own pantograph and signature
Batting: Hobbs 80/20
Thread for sewing: Aurifil Dove
Quilting Thread: So Fine Lilac #440 and Barely Purple #501
Coming Up on My Blog
Hoping to be quilting like mad as all these quilts are ready for the frame!
Fire and Rain
Yoga 2
2 Charity Quilts
Diatom
Linking Up
TGIFF
Finished or Not Friday
From Bolt to Beauty
Monday Musings
Stash Busting
Hooray, I am down again.
Fabric in this month: 0 yards
Fabric out this month: 5.25 yards
Fabric in this year: 6 yards
Fabric out this year: 37.75 yards
NET Fabric: -43 yards
I love everything about this quilt! The quilt pattern is a beautiful way to use all of those purples! The slow wave quilting pattern fits the top perfectly and I really like the way you figured out how to write your name!
Indeed you picked the right color for this quilt;) That is a really neat trick for adding your signature to the back only!!
Wow, is that ever pretty! It glows! I love the quilting design, too, along with the signature. Definitely cool beans!
I’d forgotten all about this quilt, which is the pattern I also did for the hop. Mine was multicoloured, but I really like your tonal version and think I might just have to drop everything and make one…very cool idea for the signature too. I must say!
What a lot of fun memories packed into this quilt! I love that you digitized your name so you can add that to your quilts going forward. Congratulations on the lovely finish. 🙂
Love it! The purples, the customized quilt pattern, your signature – must feel like a super-satisfying finish!
You continually surprised me with this blog post, Kathleen! First of all, the name change on the quilt pattern we are so well acquainted with!!! Then your self-made panto–fab!!! And your signature design–super cool! Putting it on the back only, in reverse from the front!?! Wow, love everything about this quilt! Now I need to go make an On Stage quilt!!!
Kathleen I love that quilt so much, and the quilting on it is so pretty. When I saw your flimsy during the blog hop, it inspired me to make one with purples and greens. I am ready to sandwich and quilt it and have a draft post crediting you with the inspiration! 😀
So cool, Kathleen! Love the signature trick! 🙂
It looks beautiful. Love the signature!!!
I knew you would have a finish. And it’s wonderful. The fabrics give it such a rich look! And great way to finish it off with your own design using your ProS. Someday I will get one. But it is not this day. LOL! Thanks for linking with TGIFF!
You learned a ton of great things – I love your idea for stitching your signature into the quilt – that is definitly Cool Beans!!!
I think the subtle wavy lines are most effective! They add a nice sense of movement to a top with a rigid geometry. Love that approach!
Love the quilt, your quilting and your signature!! How fun. I would love to take a class from Megan. She is so nice and I love to watch both her and Jane quilt on their little videos they share! Purple Passion is a great name for the quilt! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings!