Yay, it’s done! I finished my scrappy “many trips around the world” quilt this weekend. I have chosen to name it “Cherry Limeade” because that is what the colors make me think of when I look at this quilt.
I struggled with how to quilt this guy. Originally I wanted to do diagonal straight lines through all of the squares (crosshatch style), but given this is only my 5th quilt on the longarm…straight stitching and I weren’t working out too well just yet! Below is a photo that shows a little detail of the quilting before washing, along with my binding fabric.
When the Noteworthy “fly a kite” fabric arrived in my shop a week or two ago I instantly knew it would be perfect for the binding on this quilt.
The backing fabric is from a line called “Tinsel” by Maude Asbury for Blend fabrics. It is super soft and I love how it looks all quilted up.
When I was done with the binding, you can see that Polly seemed to think this was made just for her…doesn’t her expression crack you up?
The size of this quilt was 72″ x 72″ prior to quilting and washing. But since I did A LOT of quilting on this one, it shrunk up to 66″ x 68″ after it was washed. I love all of the texture and I’m only planning to use it on the couch to snuggle with, so it’s no problem that it got a little smaller 
This makes finish number 4 for 2013!
Linking up to TGIFF and Crazy Mom Quilts.
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Congrats – love the fun girly feel of the quilt. Wow, 4 quilts already….I still trying to finish my 1
What a perfect name for the quilt! I LOVE it!!! Amazing quilting!
where did you get the cute little tag “handmade by amanda”? I have been looking for some. Thanks The quilt is yummy I love your choices and quilting is great.
Your quilt is beautiful…such a happy combination of colors! And you’re right; that fabric is perfect for your binding! My 80-year-old mother used to quilt, but she always used plain white for a binding. She always comments on my colorful bindings and says that she wishes she had thought to do that!
Another great quilt. I love the colors and the pattern and the name fits. Cute picture of Polly.
love it
That binding is perfect. What a happy quilt! I think Polly is saying “What are you donig…this is my quilt.”
Love your scrappy quilt and your dog is just too funny! So cute:)
I love the picture of Polly and the binding looks great.
That turned out very pretty! And the name is perfect.
Your quilt is so fun, so pretty! I keep seeing these trip around the world quilts – very tempting!!
I love the binding you are using.
Stunning!
wonderful quilt! great finish!
I think the quilting gods are sending me a message: I must make one of these quilts! Your quilt is absolutely gorgeous, and well named! Love the quilting!
This is great!
Amanda, this is gorgeous. I absolutely love the colors!! Polly’s expression does crack me up – she must be quite a character.
I Love how you put the pink strips in each scrappy block! It’s perfect!
That is just amazing!
Cherry Limeade is so pretty
And what a great shot of your Polly!
Cherry Limeade is so pretty And what a great shot of your Polly!
I love that binding! Lovely!
It looks beautiful! I love what you ended up doing for the quilting!
Nice trip! It’s makin’ me thirsty… Love the binding too!
Your quilt is just beautiful and delicious! The colors are amazing! And the binding is so perfect — love that print!
Your quilt is really beautiful!! I love the colours!
Love it!