You all wanted to see this one quilted, right? I couldn’t decide if I should branch out and try some other type of quilting, but ultimately went with the free motion stippling. There’s a lot going on on the front, so I didn’t want the quilting to be distracting. I think the all over stippling worked well because it’s nice and crinkly without taking anything away from the pattern.
I went for a very simple look for the back. I had this one piece of black and white Marimekko fabric in my stash and it just happened to be the exact size (and I mean exact… no room for error here!). Since it was the perfect size, I opted to use just that piece for the entire backing.
I used the solid green for the binding, and I think it really works to complete the pattern, plus, it looks nice with the black and white print on the back! Final measurement is 37″ x 45″.
And lest you think that I failed on my mission to make some napkins this weekend, here’s a completed stack. You’d think these would be fast to sew, but of course I decided to go with a decorative stitch for the hem, and it definitely takes longer than I expected! I have about a week left, so if I do a couple more each day, I should be good!
Love that backing fabric! It turned out great. Good luck on getting the napkins finished!
I love this quilt! And the fabric you used for the back is gorgeous!
~swoon~ That quilt is fabulous. And that backing – oh my goodness. Just perfect. Good luck on the napkins, too!
Wow! you whipped out that quilt in no time! I love the napkins, so pretty! I would be afraid to use them!
Love love love it! So cute. I love the colors and the backing is absolutely perfect. Such a great pattern.
It is absolutely darling! and the backing is just perfect.
lovely quilt.
what are the napkins for?
I love this shade of green. You have such a good eye for color and layout! The back is perfect.
Oh I love the quilt! That fabric on the back is SO nice!!! And I hear you on that decorative stitch. I made the table runners for our wedding (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alissacrafts/2683271983) and also used a decorative stitch that took forever!! Hope it goes well! From the look of the stack of napkins, your wedding is gonna look great!
I love how the green looks on this quilt! You did a wonderful job and the back is so perfect.
you and I must think alike. I’m doing something very similar in black/white / purple!
That backing fabric is soooo beautiful. Love it! Black and White and Green are great combo.
Absolutely beautiful! I think I need to make an all black, white, and green one for me!
Ah, Marrimekko, how I love thee… That might be one of the best string quilts I’ve ever seen. Gorgeous!
I just can’t get over how PRETTY that quilt is.
Love the black and white… very fun!
Love the backing fabric.
Your quilt looks great! I love that backing fabric too
Beautiful! I love the non-traditional color scheme.
You are so good at this quilting thing. Wonderful work on this one.
And I love the prevalence of polkadots in your napkins!
Wow! That quilt is gorgeous! I think I am going to have to do a green, white and black quilt next after seeing how great yours turned out!
It came out wonderful! I love the backing too. And your spring colors quilt is amazing. I like how the larger pieces preserve the integrity of the fabric designs but the small centers keep it moving. Well done!
don’t you love it when the fabric is the EXACT size you need? it happened to me. once. and it was fabulous.
Your quilt turned out beautiful! I LOVE the back!
I love the backing…you did a great job. It is really beautiful.
Do you know the name of the Marimekko fabric?
even better now that it’s quilted! LOVE the back…amazing fabric!!!
your quilt came out so great! i love it.
Thanks for the email!
Great Quilt….