It feels so good to have it finished

11 years ago

Here is my Sunshine Pineapple quilt. I started it last spring, and I am so happy it's finished. It's in the dryer right now. I'm interested to see how the quilting looks after it's washed. I just quilted a 4" grid in the background and palm fronds in the border. There's some detail quilting on the pineapples and an echo around them. It was quite a project.

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tuppermom
11 years ago
So pretty! Great job

Maryv
nannykins
11 years ago
Beautiful!
Theresa
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geezerfolks_SharonG_FL
11 years ago
It's a beauty, Lois! Excellent job! (You have my address, right?) LOL

SharonG/FLa
quiltnhen
11 years ago
Gorgeous! Well done. Do you get to keep this one?
bev2009
11 years ago
So cheerie and beautiful! Love the bold colors.
nanajayne
11 years ago
That is a real accomplishment!!! Like the way the colors come together and your quilting sounds perfect. You did a wonderful job and you should be proud.. TFS
teresa_nc7
11 years ago
How beautiful! I loved it when you posted it in construction and now......just wow! The color placement on the border is really nice. It sets off the center and ties in the borders without being too matchy matchy. Nice job!

Teresa
day2day
11 years ago
It is gorgeous!
You did a fantastic job on this.
Kudos to you.
TFS.

~Geraldine
lindaoh_gw
11 years ago
It's beautiful!
Linda OH
msmeow
11 years ago
Lois, it's beautiful! Congratulations on finishing it!

Donna
vasu_texas
11 years ago
Lovely! So sunny and cheerful. I feel like going back to Hawaii again!
-v
maritime_linda
11 years ago
Absolutely stunning! Love, love, love the brights!!
wendyfaye
11 years ago
Very nice! Love the colors.
fran1523
11 years ago
It's stunning. I love the border and all your color choices. Will this hang on the wall or be a lap quilt?
loisflan
Original Author
11 years ago
Fran, it will probably hang in my sewing room while I'm in Minnesota. After I retire in late 2014, we hope to spend about 3 months in Hawaii each year for a while. I'll take it there then, where it might become a lap quilt or might be hung on the wall there too. We'll see. But regardless, quiltnhen, it is mine to keep.
polardream
11 years ago
I remember when you started this and you posted some early pictures. It turned out beautifully! Perfect to cheer you in the cold Minnesota winters and just right for Hawaii, too!
Sue
FlamingO in AR
11 years ago
This is just gorgeous, love the rainbow colors and your applique skills are great!
magothyrivergirl
11 years ago
Lois, this labor of love is gorgeous! I like the pineapple quilting.
You should be very proud of this keepsake.
How is it after washing? I always hold my breath with Batiks, applique or white! Yours had all three of my scary washing elements-yikes!
littlehelen_gw
11 years ago
Love the colors...it's a perfect combination!Congratulations on finishing...
V.
loisflan
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks, all, for your compliments and encouragement.

Marsha, I got a bit of a scare when I opened the washer mid-wash. The brightly colored batik backing was showing through the light field fabric and made it look like it had bled. But it was just fine. The applique came through perfectly too. I had washed all the fabric first, so I'm sure that helped.

I was a bit disappointed in the "hand" of the quilt after washing. It seemed kind of stiff even though I had used dryer sheets and dried it in the dryer. Ironing helped a bit. I may try fabric softener next time or dryer balls, or both.
lola99
11 years ago
Your quilt is stunning. I love everything about it. Congratulations on such a great finish!