Final 2021 Weekly Finish #14: Bouillabaisse Quilt

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Woo hoo!  Yes, another happy dance because I finally quilted my Bouillabaisse top which I finished in 2010 and posted about here.  

This is a photo of my first Bouillabaisse quilt which I made in 2003 in class at my LQS.  I really enjoyed making this quilt which was much easier than my second one.

Bouillabaisse Top - 2010

I had so many issues with this second one and by the last few blocks, I couldn't care less if anything matched.  I was just glad to get the top pieced and it's been in my "to be quilted" pile for the past 11 years.

And now that it's finally quilted, I don't see any "issues" that bother me and I love it!

I quilted it with an all-over design of meandering loops which was pretty easy and fun to do.

 The pieced backing is made from 100% cotton bed sheets, and the batting is Warm & Natural.  The quilt measures 82" x 103" and the pattern is by Pie In The Sky Quilts.

If you'd like to see more quilting goodness and see what others are up to, please visit the following which I'm linking up to: 
I am glad to be saying goodbye to 2021 and am looking forward to 2022.  I am excited about and full of hope for the new year.  I'm wishing everyone a safe and Happy New Year!


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




Comments

  1. Laundered CottonDecember 31, 2021 at 2:01 PM

    It is gorgeous and worth the wait! Happy New Year!

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  2. Alycia~QuiltygirlJanuary 1, 2022 at 7:42 AM

    Wow!! that is an amazing quilt! Look at all that color!!! I would be ecstatic with that finish!!

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  3. Rebecca GraceJanuary 2, 2022 at 8:10 AM

    Your Bouillabaisse quilt came out fantastic, Rita! I love the mix of color and I can almost taste the spice. :-). Happy 2022!

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  4. SusanJanuary 3, 2022 at 10:19 AM

    Congratulations on a very lovely quilt! You're color choices are wonderful

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  5. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterJanuary 4, 2022 at 5:22 AM

    Lovely! And when you said you had issues, I was scratching my head. All I see is loveliness. Doesn't that feel great to have it done? Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss. Happy New Year!

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