Black and white

Finished! Finally... the black and white quilt that was on the frame in June is officially finished. And June is a little misleading since the blocks date from 2 bees that I participated in several years ago so this is a true UFO!
I used fabric from my stash, bought years ago with no real projects in mind, for the backing and also 2 leftover blocks that I couldn't fit in the top.
All I had left with this one was the binding. A return trip to France a few weekends ago gave me just the opportunity to do just that!
I must admit I am not 100% happy with the quilting but I'll go with the "finished is better than perfect" mantra and maybe I'll add more a later stage but for now, I'll class it as ready to be gifted!

 Quilt stats:
Top: Bee blocks from 2012 & 2013
Backing: various black and white fabric from my stash
Quilted with Superior thread King Tut in June 2019
Finished August 2019
Size 60' x 72'

One more OPAM for August and one of my Q3 FAL list. And I'm glad I had picked this one as my One monthly goal for August or I would not have finished it yet....

Linking to Monday Making, Monday Design Wall, Moving It Forward, Wednesday Wait Loss, Midweek Makers, Free Motion MavericksNeedle and Thread Thursday, Whoop Whoop Friday

Celine

Comments

  1. Judy Hansen28 August 2019 at 14:54

    Good job on finishing your quilt. The goals really help, don't they! I really like the black and white- makes the colors really pop. Very nice!

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  2. Patty 29 August 2019 at 13:22

    Very nice! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly goal and congrats on your finish.

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  3. Andree G. Faubert29 August 2019 at 21:09

    Hi Celine, congrats on accomplishing your August OMG! That's a great quilt. If you want, consider linking up to Free Motion Mavericks. We'd love to have you party along with us :-)

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  4. Kathy S.30 August 2019 at 13:00

    I love black and white quilts with pops of color. Beautifully done. The back is gorgeous! Congrats on your OMG finish.

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  5. Ramona30 August 2019 at 13:28

    This is such a striking quilt in the black and white with pops of color. I love the "plus" block, too. Great finish!

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  6. Susan3 September 2019 at 01:09

    This turned out really nice - love the different shapes of color!

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  7. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring Quilter3 September 2019 at 15:03

    It's wonderful when you finish a long standing UFO isn't it? Such a great feeling. Lovely quilt. I really love black and white with color. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.

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