The big quilt is finished!

I didn't post anything yesterday because it would have just been another photo of this quilt on the longarm and even I was bored with that. But now it's finished! This quilt is about 95" square. It was pieced by members if out quilt club and I think this will be the 2026 quilt that we donate to the Montpelier Center....unless someone has some other plan for it. All I really know is that my part is done! If it becomes a raffle quilt I'll have to buy tickets because it looks great in my new guest bedroom.
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When I was given the quilt top, I was determined to custom quilt it. I hadn't done any significant custom quilting, like cross-hatching and feathers, in a long time. But once I really looked at it I wasn't sure that was a good idea. I consulted with my friend, Denise, who is a master quilter. She does the most beautiful custom quilting. She agreed that, on this batik, that the quilting would not show and recommended a pretty pantograph that would look good on the back. She was right. You can only see the quilting on the front in just the right light. Once this quilt is washed, you won't be able to see it at all.
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But it shows beautifully on the back! The color of the back is darker than this photo and a much prettier blue. The camera insisted that it become gray. 
I like this leafy pantograph a lot. I don't use it much because it's a lot of work but it was worth it for this quilt.

I'm happy to have this one done and I can return it to the group next month.
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We are getting ready to leave for the family beach week Sunday. I didn't want to start anything new or big so I've pulled out the placemat tops that I made at the beach in April and I'll get started quilting on them today. After today I'll mostly be working on beach prep errands and tasks. 
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