Welcome to my stop in the Hello Fall blog hop organized by Carla of Creatin’ in the Sticks. Carla’s blog hops are full of inspiration, good vibes and encouragement. I use Carla’s blog hops as a motivation to finish up my Unfinished projects (UFOs). This project, purple vortex, is from March 2020. It was my Island Batik ambassador project for March. I did not have time to quilt it at that time. Last weekend, I loaded it back on the frame and finished quilting it.
The front is mostly purple but the back has enough orange to qualify as a fall quilt! The strip of purple was made from all the leftover pieces from the front. This is a good way to use up scraps and to save fabric.
I had a set of concentric half-circle longarm quilting rulers that I had not used at all. I thought this will be a good project to try them out. I quilted different sized circles with the smallest ones at the bottom and larger as they go up. I still don’t like ruler quilting. I prefer free-motion most of the time. Circles were harder because for one half of it the ruler is on the other side of the foot/needle and it is hard to control the movement of the needle. Once the circles were done, I used different free-motion designs inside each circle. Outside the circles, I used the channel locks on my frame to quilt parallel lines.
I remembered to sew my new satin label!
The sky is clear after three days of incessant rain from tropical storm Beta. It has cooled down and the air feels clean and cool. It was so nice to be out taking and pictures.
Please visit everyone on the blog hop today:
Thursday, September 24th
Creatin’ in the Sticks
Quilt Schmilt
Bumbleberry Stitches
Samelia’s Mum
Life in the Scrapatch
Storied Quilts <—- You are here!
Songbird Designs
Quiltifications
Words & Stitches
For the love of geese
Congratulations on a pretty finish.
Wow, stunning quilt!
Nice finish! ❤️ The quilting!
Another beautiful quilt, both front and back!
Beautiful quilt and the quilting is gorgeous!
wowie this is stunning. Your quilting is inspired! LeeAnna
This is a gorgeous quilt and your stitching adds so much to it. It’s incredible! Thank you for sharing!
A wonderful quilt! Front and back both!
Beautiful!
Your quilt and the quilting is amazing. I hope to one day be as creating with the longarm as you are.
that is one stunning quilt!
Gorgeous quilt, and quilting! Thanks so much for sharing!
Hi Vasudha! Gorgeous quilt and the quilting really pushes it over the top. You are so skilled at quilting. I would love to just sit and watch your process some time. I know that’s not possible but kudos to you. ~smile~ Roseanne
Beautiful quilt. Perfect for Fall, and perfect for Beta, too. Isn’t that Storm at Sea design? Love it!
The quilt is lovely but the quilting truly makes it pop. I get that the circle were pesky but the outcome was so worthwhile.
i really am liking off set quilts like this. Pretty colors too.
Gorgeous quilt! I love the quilting!
Fantastic quilt!! I like!!
Love your quilt Vasudha! And the quilting!!! It’s fabulous! Even if the circles were challenging – it turned out great! 🙂
Your quilt is beautiful. Love the quilting on it also.
Congrats on finishing Purple Vortex! It’s a lovely quilt. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, this is amazing. So pretty and your quilting is so over the top. What a great addition to our Hello Fall blog hop. I am truly inspired.
Beautiful! I always love a nice purple quilt and the quilting on this is really original.
Love the interesting setting and the fabulous quilting texture in the background.
What a beautiful finish! Your quilting is amazing! I can understand why quilting the circles with the rulers was a bit difficult, but the result is sure worth it 🙂
Excellent quilt. I love the colors, and the quilting is far out!
Beautiful quilt! Your quilting is lovely!
What a stunner! The value changes are so subtle, excellent job transitioning. Beautiful quilting too! Thank you for linking to TGIFF!
I love this quilt. Storm at sea and the magnificent quilting – all perfect. The back is as lovely as the front! Some of the best colors of fall are purples and oranges – in my book!
it is beautiful – love those little circles of quilting on it – gives it such a great look!
Love your purple quilt. The back is fabulous too and your quilting is gorgeous.
I love your puple vortex quilt. Not only is the vortex exciting but your quilting is outstanding. It’s perfectly wonderful!
I really love your quilt. and the tsunning quilting adds even more to it
I loved your purple vortex quilt when you made it, so now I’m really enjoyed your finish. I love purple and the circles are so sweet for your quilting.
Oh how I love seeing this quilt come alive! It’s glorious and what a terrific way to quilt it, must remember this idea!
What a beautiful quilt!
A pretty quilt by anyone’s definition, but the quilting lifts it way up on a pedestal!
Hi Vasudha, what a great quilt! I hope that you’ll be able to join Muv and I as we celebrate our 300th linking party of Free Motion Mavericks! Take care.
Thanks so much for linking up to our party. Your quilt is truly stunning. I love what you did inside of the circles.