Weekly Finish #10: Unity Quilt

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I just love my Unity Quilt!  This is my fourth Bonnie Hunter quilt and I am just amazed every time I finish one. 

I started this quilt in October 2021 and worked on it through November.  Then put it aside until the new year. I posted my progress here and here.


I finally got back to it in March when I decided to have it finished by Independence Day.  


I followed Bonnie's design without deviation and kept her color scheme.  Like most of her designs, this pattern has a gazillion small pieces, and I am always thankful for my Accuquilt cutter when working on Bonnie's designs.  I do say that her designs are definitely well worth the time and effort.


Although I did have to purchase some of the light blue fabric, most of the fabrics were from my stash and many have been around for many years.


I love this design with the Peace sign but I didn't have enough for the backing so I had to piece it with a red with white stars fabric.

I quilted it on my Moxie longarm using an E2E pantograph with stars and loops and used Warm & Natural batting.  I'm super happy with the result.


The quilt measures 72 x 91.


When I started quilting over 20 years ago (with a 10-year gap), I never thought I could accomplish something like this.  But I was motivated to try Bonnie's designs after seeing all the beautiful quilts on social media.  I jumped in with the 2019 Frolic mystery, took it one step at a time, and amazed myself when I saw the finished quilt.  

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

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 15, 2022 at 9:26 PM

    Beautiful! What a fabulous finish!

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  2. Sylvia@TreadlestitchesApril 16, 2022 at 6:44 AM

    A perfect quilt for July 4th! I love all your fabrics, especially the peace sign print on the back. Congrats on a great finish!

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  3. Nancy @ Grace and Peace QuiltingApril 16, 2022 at 6:50 AM

    Wow, great job, Rita!!! BH quilts are a time investment and take a lot of patience. Yours is beautiful!

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  4. Barb NeiwertApril 17, 2022 at 6:09 AM

    Congrats! You got this finished well before Fourth of July. It's a beautiful work!

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  5. Alycia~QuiltygirlApril 19, 2022 at 7:20 AM

    Oh wow!!! That turned out SO amazing!!! the fabrics you chose are stunning!!!

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  6. LindaApril 19, 2022 at 8:03 AM

    Beautiful finish Rita! I like the peace sign backing fabric.

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  7. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterApril 19, 2022 at 3:45 PM

    What a great finish! Truly gorgeous and so patriotic! Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.

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  8. Leanne ParsonsApril 21, 2022 at 7:07 AM

    What a fabulous finish! Congratulations!

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  9. KateMay 2, 2022 at 4:11 AM

    Congrats on a beautiful finish! Bonnie's projects are always challenging, but that's part of what makes them fun.

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