Wayward Transparency Finish
Wayward Transparency is finished, and I’m happy to share it with you today.
I named my quilt Solar Flare, because the colors in the quilt make me think of that phenomena.
I made this quilt for the Wayward Transparency Quilt Along hosted by Quilting Jetgirl last winter. The quilt finished at 49″ x 49″ square. The colors in the quilt are Kona solids – Chinese Red, Flame Orange and Orange.
I brought the quilt to Connie and we put our heads together to come up with a quilt design. It had to have a sun with rays, right? So I left Connie with that idea and let her run with it. She didn’t disappoint!
She started with a quilted center.
Then she added a few little starbursts, for fun. That was a fun surprise!
Here’s another, that’s a little easier to see.
There are rays shooting out of the center of the quilt.
The backing fabric was a serendipitous find while on a road trip. I didn’t have any of the fabric from the top with me, but I knew it would match. It reminds me of the hot, bubbling look of those solar flares.
It looks pretty good I think. The binding is Kona Chinese Red.
Ok, one more photo, an attempted glam shot with my poor weathered basket.Â
And that’s the last of my finishes for now. Too bad my UFO stack doesn’t look a little lower!
Linking up today with
- Main Crush Monday by Beth at Cooking Up Quilts
What are you up to this week? I’d love to hear about it.
Wendy
24 Comments
Gray Barn Designs
Wendy,
This is just beautiful! I think the name “Solar Flare” is perfect with the bright, bold colors! Please tell Connie she did a great job on the quilting. UFOs will always be around, won’t they?
Beth @ Cooking Up Quilts
Congrats on your finish Wendy! I like the colors you used and the name is *perfect*! The quilting is fun too, you and Connie work well together! 🙂
cozyquiltslb
Really like the transparency effect and the colours…..
Cocoa Quilts
Wendy it is beautiful. The first thing I thought of when I saw the picture was fire. Great quilting too.
Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting
What a warm, sunny quilt, Wendy! The color blending is great. And Connie has done another amazing job quilting. Love that tiny star.
Vicki in mn
I almost need my sunglasses! It contrasts nicely with the Gray sky out my window☺ another great finish.
Danice G
Gorgeous quilt Wendy. Those colors are amazing and vibrant.
Jayne
What a perfect name for this quilt! It’s a beautiful combination of colors and the quilting is quite perfect!
karenfae
perfect name for this quilt – such bright colors and it looks like it had been a very easy quilt to make
Liz
What an incredible quilt! So beautiful, such a fiery explosion! I love it!
Barbara
Wow…that turned out pretty. Love the colors and the quilting. You’re finishing off a lot of projects lately!
rl2b2017
Hi Wendy! Solar Flare is the perfect name for this quilt! The fabrics and colors you picked are just great, and that backing! I guess it was serendipitous when you found that without a piece of the fabrics with you, as it sure does match well. I think you achieved the goal of transparency very well, and selecting the fabrics is the key to its success. Great job! Happy Monday! ~smile~ Roseanne
Laura M
Love these hot colours! Thanks for the closeup photos of your fabulous quilting.
StoriedQuilts
Perfect name for the colors and perfect quilting for the name. Congrats on finishing yet another fabulous quilt, Wendy.
Kathleen McCormick
I love Solar Flare and the quilting you had done it! I am trying to come up with an inspiration for a small project I have – but its almost too small to try anything too exotic. She really did a terrific job – but you did an awesome job with your fabric choices. Does it have a home?
Louise Hornor
This quilt is hot hot hot!! I love your Solar Flare version of Wayward. The quilting looks wonderful. Congrats on a beautiful finish! Remind me how big this quilt is? It looks maybe lap size?
My Sewful Retirement
Wendy, gorgeous quilt! Solar Flare is the perfect name !
Bobbi @ Snowy Days Quilting
Your quilt is wonderful! You nailed the transparency effect, and the quilting just brings it to life.
Bernie
Solar Flare – Perfect name for this quilt. Love the colors, backing and the quilting. You really pulled the details together so well. Like I have said, you are on fire (haha) with all of these finishes lately!
katyquilts
This is so beautiful! Absolutely perfect in every way.
Dione @ Clever Chameleon
This is a beautifully vibrant quilt with a perfect name. Great colour choices and great quilting all make for a very striking project. Well done to you and Connie. 🙂
piecefulwendy
Thank you!
Preeti Harris
The choice of fabrics was spot-on. The name is just perfect. As far as my eyes are concerned, well, the corneas are scorched :-p
Gorgeous, bright, beautiful quilt. Love it!!!
piecefulwendy
Thanks Preeti! Sorry about the corneas!! 😎😎