I have been busy secret sewing recently as I have been pattern testing the Fabulous Milky Way Medallion for Lovelea designs.
Well this was my first pattern test that I have done and I can't keep it under wraps any longer-- you all know I am terrible at keeping stuff on the DL, esp when it comes to fabric and my projects in progress.
I have been reading her blog for a while and just gushed about this quilt to my hubby, telling him I so hoped that she would publish it or share it with us His man logic -- "just ask her for it" (SMH)
Luckily for me she posted that she was in the process of getting a pattern together and she wanted testers, I was super excited and so hoping that she would pick me and once she did her came the anxiety of doing right by the pattern. As I said I hadn't tested patterns before and didn't know quite what to expect as everyone know not all pattern directions are created equal. This was long pattern so, I gave it a read over (twice) and made several notes on it -- some for me, some for her -- but it's very well written, great tips and plenty of diagrams, which made it easy to follow.
Luckily for me she posted that she was in the process of getting a pattern together and she wanted testers, I was super excited and so hoping that she would pick me and once she did her came the anxiety of doing right by the pattern. As I said I hadn't tested patterns before and didn't know quite what to expect as everyone know not all pattern directions are created equal. This was long pattern so, I gave it a read over (twice) and made several notes on it -- some for me, some for her -- but it's very well written, great tips and plenty of diagrams, which made it easy to follow.
I have been a busy little bee working on this gem. In a way it was like my gypsy wife quilt (still waiting to be quilted) in that I became very single minded in the sewing room and most everything else was just going to have to wait as I watched it grow and loved it more with each boarder that I added and now I can share it with all of you.
a big thanks to Elise for allowing me to be a tester, once I get it quilted I already have a place that it will be hanging in my home where I will be able to enjoy it everyday.
I hope to be able to get it basted and quilted soon, and i even have the backing all ready.
Once she's all quilted I can get some better pictures, and a day without all this overcast would be nice as well. I got some great variegated king tut thread that I am eager to try out.
She is hosting a giveaway over at her blog till Friday 8/8 -- so head on over.
Happy Quilting Everyone!
She is hosting a giveaway over at her blog till Friday 8/8 -- so head on over.
Happy Quilting Everyone!
Love your low volumn take on this pattern. Nicely done
ReplyDeleteI love the fabrics you chose. The different patterns in the medallion stand out SO well. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love your version. What a difference fabric choices make!
ReplyDeletevery nice, love the color combination
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful finished quilt top! Thanks again for testing it, you did a fabulous job and were very professional. I loved the blog post you wrote too, so sweet, I even had to share it with my husband!
ReplyDeleteIt really turned out pretty. Congrats on a job well done.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had fun and what a beautiful finish. Love your colour scheme--are the backgrounds solids, tone on tone, or low volume prints?
ReplyDeleteKatie ... your test quilt is gorgeous! I really like your colors and choice of fabrics. I have seen so many of these in solids that it is nice to see this pattern in prints and tonals. It is a wonderful pattern. Well done! ... :) Pat
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