crossroads, a finish

my original "crossroads" quilt is complete!

as i mentioned, i have been working on the binding of this quilt from a comfy chair in my family room, and have lately made a special effort to take advantage of the late afternoon timing when the light hits the spot just right, lighting everything up beautifully. it's been magical.

one last golden hour stitch session and this quilt is now complete! i immediately put it in the washer and then dried it, so it's soft and crinkly, ready to go.

i got to thinking how nicely books and quilts pair together, so i looked over my collection of nice book editions for one to pair with "crossroads." the little prince happened to go best.

here's a look at the two prints i used on the back: a lovely heather bailey large-scale floral and heather ross's sleeping beauty print from ffa3 in yellow. i included both selvages in the backing, but the sleeping beauty one shows best.

you can also see the grid formed by the echo quilting i did outside the road pieces and on the joining block seams in a light yellow aurifil 50wt thread.

binding is a basic 1/8" navy and white stripe from riley blake designs.

"crossroads" is now in the quilt basket in the family room, ready for cuddles and naps. 

i think it's going to be a favorite!

two more crossroads coming up.