Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Wednesday's Wanderings #54 - CELEBRATE!


This is the final block for my 2012 Wednesday's Wanderings. 
It is with a sense of joy and relief that I created this block.
  I am so happy that I made it through the year without too many hiccups. 
 So ring the bells and throw the confetti!

I started with this polka dot fabric and quilted it with wavy lines.

 I used a metallic thread. 
 The bells were added using raw edge fusible applique after positioning the rick rack.
I like to use a rayon thread for the blanket stitch 
It has a bit of a shine.

The block needed a bit more of a celebratory theme, so after adding the bells
 I decided to add some streamers.
 The streamers were too thick to be created from fabric, so I chose to do thread painting. I searched high and low for my beloved blue soluble marking pen, but couldn't find it.  Instead I used a water soluble film (Solvy) and drew my streamer pattern on it.
 I thread painted the streamers by stitching over and over until I thought there was enough coverage.  I tore away the remaining Solvy.  I did not need to soak it.
And then I added some confetti!
The satin stitch was perfect for this.

THE LAST BLOCK!!

The 54th block.
One block a week plus 2 for good measure (and to make an eye pleasing layout).

A wall hanging with a year's full of wanderings and memories. 
Thanks for hanging in there with me on this journey.
Finished quilt to follow.

CELEBRATE!
 

8 comments:

  1. This is so cheerful. Makes me happy just to look at it!

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  2. Beautiful piece to ring in the new year.

    Debbie

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  3. Delightful, and exquisite workmanship! Thanks for sharing!
    Cathy

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  4. That is beautiful Cheryl. Thanks for all your hints too. Happy New Year!

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  5. LOVE IT! so totally looks like a party! thanks for sharing your methods!! congrats on sticking with it to the very end!

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