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Steampunk, A Finish

 

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I don't know when I have worked on a quilt I have enjoyed more!  This is Steampunk, by Jenn Kingwell, an Australian designer you are going to be hearing a lot more about.  The block is a very old fashioned one, also called Propeller.  The fabrics I used were scraps of Denyse Schmidt fabrics I had in my stash, most of which have also been used in other projects I have worked on.  The backgrounds are assorted black prints on white backgrounds–and I tell you, I definitely depleted my stash of these!  Now I have an excuse to collect some more.

The quilt was supposed to come out 71 inches square, and with all those diagonal edges, I was thinking to myself that it would be a miracle if the quilt was square, much less 71" all around.  Good grief, you won't believe it, but it came out both square and 71 inches.

I am thinking of giving this to someone, and think I need to add a border to make it bigger.  I was going to do a white containment border the same width as the lattice (one inch finished), and a border of black with white polka dots or other white figure to compliment the black in the blocks.  This just might be a wedding quilt, if I get any kind of sign that it would be desired.  It may be a bit too modern and colorful, but we shall see.  I think it is one of the most interesting quilts I have  made.  The level of difficulty was definitely up there!!

This may be my most favorite quilt ever, and I have made a few over the years.

I have something fun coming up, which I will tell you about tomorrow.  I am going to be sewing along with a friend, and I think you are going to like it!

57 responses to “Steampunk, A Finish”

  1. Standing ovation for both Steampunk and you!! I’d have to say I’d keep it for myself and my home, tho. Just sayin’.
    I agree a border or two will enhance the quilt as well as make it larger, but it’s already wonderful.
    All of AMIL’s last projects are finished and Janice has her double bed blue/cream/yellow Single Irish Chain and LOVES it. AMIL’s niece and two niece-in-laws will receive their wall quilts today, courtesy of the USPS. Whew!
    Hugs!

  2. Standing ovation for both Steampunk and you!! I’d have to say I’d keep it for myself and my home, tho. Just sayin’.
    I agree a border or two will enhance the quilt as well as make it larger, but it’s already wonderful.
    All of AMIL’s last projects are finished and Janice has her double bed blue/cream/yellow Single Irish Chain and LOVES it. AMIL’s niece and two niece-in-laws will receive their wall quilts today, courtesy of the USPS. Whew!
    Hugs!

  3. Standing ovation for both Steampunk and you!! I’d have to say I’d keep it for myself and my home, tho. Just sayin’.
    I agree a border or two will enhance the quilt as well as make it larger, but it’s already wonderful.
    All of AMIL’s last projects are finished and Janice has her double bed blue/cream/yellow Single Irish Chain and LOVES it. AMIL’s niece and two niece-in-laws will receive their wall quilts today, courtesy of the USPS. Whew!
    Hugs!

  4. Beautiful quilt Nicole! I think your idea of the white containment border along with the black with white polka dots will finish it off beautifully. I’m surprised you’re letting this one go.

  5. Beautiful quilt Nicole! I think your idea of the white containment border along with the black with white polka dots will finish it off beautifully. I’m surprised you’re letting this one go.

  6. Beautiful quilt Nicole! I think your idea of the white containment border along with the black with white polka dots will finish it off beautifully. I’m surprised you’re letting this one go.

  10. Congratulations on such a fine finish and accurate piecing! It really does look like propellers moving, nice work.

  11. Congratulations on such a fine finish and accurate piecing! It really does look like propellers moving, nice work.

  12. Congratulations on such a fine finish and accurate piecing! It really does look like propellers moving, nice work.

  13. Love the finished quilt top. It is fresh and modern. It is so nice to do something different and really enjoy. Glad you enjoyed. Can’t wait to see what is next. Sew on! G

  14. Love the finished quilt top. It is fresh and modern. It is so nice to do something different and really enjoy. Glad you enjoyed. Can’t wait to see what is next. Sew on! G

  15. Love the finished quilt top. It is fresh and modern. It is so nice to do something different and really enjoy. Glad you enjoyed. Can’t wait to see what is next. Sew on! G

  16. That is so darn cute! Good job! Did you need to use a template? And, if you did use a template is there an acrylic one that works or did you have to make your own? Way to go – High fives – etc. etc!!! Love that quilt!

  17. That is so darn cute! Good job! Did you need to use a template? And, if you did use a template is there an acrylic one that works or did you have to make your own? Way to go – High fives – etc. etc!!! Love that quilt!

  18. That is so darn cute! Good job! Did you need to use a template? And, if you did use a template is there an acrylic one that works or did you have to make your own? Way to go – High fives – etc. etc!!! Love that quilt!

  19. Adorable quilt! I look forward to hearing more about Jenn Kingwell.
    I also look forward to what fun you are up to!

  20. Adorable quilt! I look forward to hearing more about Jenn Kingwell.
    I also look forward to what fun you are up to!

  21. Adorable quilt! I look forward to hearing more about Jenn Kingwell.
    I also look forward to what fun you are up to!

  25. Very pretty quilt. Someone is going to be very lucky to receive it.
    Mary

  26. Very pretty quilt. Someone is going to be very lucky to receive it.
    Mary

  27. Very pretty quilt. Someone is going to be very lucky to receive it.
    Mary

  28. I can’t believe you’re already (almost) finished! Congrats! I would switch the borders, first a small black (with white dots) and then the white, perhaps with some black print on it … just an idea:-)

  29. I can’t believe you’re already (almost) finished! Congrats! I would switch the borders, first a small black (with white dots) and then the white, perhaps with some black print on it … just an idea:-)

  30. I can’t believe you’re already (almost) finished! Congrats! I would switch the borders, first a small black (with white dots) and then the white, perhaps with some black print on it … just an idea:-)

  31. That is one beautiful quilt! Now how do you plan to quilt it? Can’t wait to see it completely finished!

  32. That is one beautiful quilt! Now how do you plan to quilt it? Can’t wait to see it completely finished!

  33. That is one beautiful quilt! Now how do you plan to quilt it? Can’t wait to see it completely finished!

  37. it’s beautiful Nicole…….you have done so well with the quilt…….we have the best designers in Australia…lol……

  38. it’s beautiful Nicole…….you have done so well with the quilt…….we have the best designers in Australia…lol……

  39. it’s beautiful Nicole…….you have done so well with the quilt…….we have the best designers in Australia…lol……

  40. This is well on its way to being a gorgeous quilt! You never cease to amaze with your eye for color & great piecing skills! Can’t wait to hear the rest of the story!

  41. This is well on its way to being a gorgeous quilt! You never cease to amaze with your eye for color & great piecing skills! Can’t wait to hear the rest of the story!

  42. This is well on its way to being a gorgeous quilt! You never cease to amaze with your eye for color & great piecing skills! Can’t wait to hear the rest of the story!

  46. What a great quilt and think that pattern is just fun with its movement….love it!

  47. What a great quilt and think that pattern is just fun with its movement….love it!

  48. What a great quilt and think that pattern is just fun with its movement….love it!

  49. This turned out GREAT! I keep telling myself I need to brighten up things with some of this fabric! I’m always in the Civil War mode.

  50. This turned out GREAT! I keep telling myself I need to brighten up things with some of this fabric! I’m always in the Civil War mode.

  51. This turned out GREAT! I keep telling myself I need to brighten up things with some of this fabric! I’m always in the Civil War mode.

  52. I just love this quilt too and think it may be one of my favorites as well :). I can’t believe how fast you plowed through all those blocks!

  53. I just love this quilt too and think it may be one of my favorites as well :). I can’t believe how fast you plowed through all those blocks!

  54. I just love this quilt too and think it may be one of my favorites as well :). I can’t believe how fast you plowed through all those blocks!