Weekly Finish #14: Appalachian Autumn 2020

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I finally finished my Appalachian Autumn quilt, which I posted about my WIP here.


Bonnie Hunter's newest pattern was released last month and I knew I had to make this quilt as soon as I saw it.


I love the pieced border.  It's a bit more work but I think it's well worth the extra effort.  I may just start adding pieced borders to future quilts.


The centers of the leaves are string-pieced and so fast and easy to make.


This is the second quilt I've quilted using an edge-to-edge pantograph with my Mega Quilter.  I used an oak leaf pattern from Golden Threads.  Still not perfect but I'm pretty happy with the results.


I used the same fabric for backing that I used on the autumn wall hanging I made for DGD#1.  I love this print with the pumpkins and corn and fall floral.  It screams fall!


And, I say a quilt is not complete until the label is on.


The quilt measures 52" square and the batting is Warm and Natural.

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Until next time ... be happy and keep on quilting!

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Comments

  1. Gretchen WeaverOctober 31, 2020 at 3:17 AM

    Your quilt is so beautiful! I'm loving all these quits I've seen made from this pattern. Have a relaxing weekend and happy stitching!

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  2. Norma SchlagerOctober 31, 2020 at 8:49 AM

    A perfect Autumn quilt! I love your choice of fabrics.

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  3. Karen's KornerOctober 31, 2020 at 10:30 PM

    You have definitely captured Autumn.

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  4. Alycia~QuiltygirlNovember 1, 2020 at 4:18 AM

    Wow!! that is just a perfect quilt for fall - and how quickly you got it done!! nice!! Love all those beautiful fall leaves

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  5. SusanneNovember 1, 2020 at 5:00 AM

    Love your quilt!!! I saw that pattern to and bought it immediately. However, I haven’t made the time to make it just yet. I need to get busy!!!

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  6. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquéNovember 1, 2020 at 7:09 AM

    Beautiful quilt!

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  7. The Joyful QuilterNovember 1, 2020 at 8:19 AM

    I've been drooling over the versions I've seen around the internet. LOVE the quilting design you added to yours!! What says fall more than oak leaves?

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  8. quiltingbydawnNovember 1, 2020 at 8:20 AM

    Nice finish for Fall! Love the colors!

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  9. For the love of geeseNovember 3, 2020 at 8:42 AM

    So pretty, I love fall colored quilts. I have a leaves quilt I will be sharing next week and I hope the weather cooperates so I can take a photo of it in the leaves. Thank you for linking up to Put your foot down.

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  10. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterNovember 3, 2020 at 3:44 PM

    Love this! So beautiful. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.

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  11. beth sNovember 4, 2020 at 3:42 PM

    love those leaves!

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