No doubt, Posh Penelope will be my last finish for 2025.
Making this one was a long slog. It's a quilt that 'bout did me in because I quickly learned that the eleventy-billion steps needed to make one block involved more focused attention than I was willing to give. It was definitely not suitable for working on while on a quilt retreat.
Setting a goal of making eight blocks a month was the only way to make myself reach the finish line.
I recommend this Posh Penelope Sew Kind of Wonderful pattern only to makers who are strongly self-motivated and committed to a finish.
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| Posh Penelope, 69" X 81½" |
It's certainly pretty. I captured this picture when the quilt top was on the ironing table, and daylight was shining through it. Misaligned seams don't even show!
My go-to method of basting is still with 1" safety pins. Though I occasionally use homemade basting spray (recipe on this blog's home page), I don't like having to put old sheets on the floor around the basting table, to protect the floor from overspray.
My go-to batting remains Quilter's Dream 100% Cotton Request (lowest loft).
I find it's the least weighty batting for me handle when a large quilt needs to be shoved around under my sewing machine needle.
Wanting to get the quilting done, I walking foot quilted the whole thing. Down and dirty! The top thread is pale green Wonderfil Konfetti (50-weight), and Wonderfil DecoBob is on the bottom. On my Bernina 770QE I adjusted the tension to 4.0.
All of the walking foot quilting is on the diagonal. None of the walking foot quilting is near a seam.
I like sitting down with a quilt for a couple of evenings, hand stitching binding.
Linda
I can't tell you what a relief it is to have this quilt done and dusted.
Special thanks to my DH quilt holder. 😀
Wow! That is simply gorgeous. Puts me in mind of stained glass windows. I admire such quilts but know myself well enough to know that I’ve not the patience to complete such a pattern. I love the backing and binding you used to finish it off.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anonymous! This one was a slog, but of course, worth it in the end. Still, it's always good to know oneself, recognize one's expectations, and act accordingly. It's such a good feeling to have this one folded and put away for now.
DeleteIt turned out absolutely gorgeous, but I can certainly see how it was very complicated and time consuming. I don't think I would ever have that much commitment in a quilt. Bravo to you!
ReplyDeleteHello Connie! Thanks for your comment! I'm unable to reply to you directly because there's no email address associated with your name. I appreciate your compliment, especially because of the challenge it was for me to finish. I understand about "commitment." Some quilt designs just aren't worth it. It's supposed to be fun making a quilt, right?
DeleteDoesn't is feel nearly euphoric to completely reach a goal that you had to push yourself through? What an absolutely beautiful finish it is! I really look forward to seeing this one. Congratulations! Your new braided rug project will be relaxing after this finish.
ReplyDeleteFabulous job! Good for you for sticking with this one!
ReplyDeleteIndeed it is "certainly pretty". Better you than me, but you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteHooray for this finish! It is beautiful. . .bright and colorful!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDelete"Hooray" indeed! It's a weight off my shoulders to have this one in the "finished" pile. And that's literally where it is. :-) Hoping it won't stay there long though, as I plan to give it away. Have a lovely start to 2026, Terry.
DeleteYour quilt is beautiful!!! Congratulations on finishing it before the end of the year!!!
ReplyDeletePosh Penelope is certainly a beauty, such lovely colours. Well done, I presume you made it to keep for yourself?
ReplyDeleteA great quilt, love the scrappiness & all the colour. So glad you stuck with it & completed it, it must feel super to 'tick' this one off your list.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt turned out great. Fantastic that you perserviered! Feels a bit like the 2000 pieced puzzle in mainly blues (Paris at night...) which I was commited to get it finished and off the floor within this year. It took me over half a year to complete.
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better and will have a good start into 2026.
All the best, Julia
Hello Julia! I don't know your email address, otherwise I'd respond to you directly. But thank you for commenting! I appreciate your support for "perseverance." All of us have experienced such a challenge with a particular quilt, and it sounds like you did the same with a jigsaw puzzle! Good for you to accomplish it! Thanks for your good wishes in 2026. Unfortunately, my cough is still lingering, 16 days after I first came down sick. I'm tired of coughing, but still hoping it will just go away. All my best to you too!
DeleteIt's gorgeous, Linda. But I can see where it would be a challenge! Love the backing and binding you chose, and yes, even the walking-foot quilting. It's a beautiful finish, and I celebrate with you!
ReplyDeleteLinda, your quilt is drop-dead gorgeous, what an achievement and finale to this year of quilting! I do hope you're planning on keeping it, at least for awhile. It seems very suited for your Florida climate with all the citrusy shades. Happy New Year to you and your husband. I hope your weather is better than ours, high winds and blowing snow predicted for the next few days.
ReplyDeleteWell hooray! It’s beautiful. And I love how you are a problem solving quilter, too. Finding binding fabrics in the dwindling stash, walking foot quilting that avoids seamlines, always improvising and getting it to work beautifully together. Maybe that pattern needs to come with a warning about the intensity level? Ha. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteOh that is a beautiful one!! It looks like stained glass
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