My First Blue Ribbon!!

I'm beyond thrilled to say that my "Wrestling with Eldon" quilt received a 1st Place ribbon at the Naples Quilters Guild Quilt Show this past weekend!  It was in the Small Bed Quilt Pieced category with 9 other wonderful quilts ~ I'm still shocked but extremely happy.  :)

2018 Finish-A-Long: A 3rd Quarter Finish ~ Eldon

Two years after I started this in a class, the Eldon Quilt is finished!  I did make it quite a bit smaller with just 9 blocks and no border, but it's perfect for snuggling.  :)  I took quite a few photos of this one ~ so happy it's done! 

I had fully intended on trying some free-motion and/or ruler quilting on this one, but I ran into so many issues with thread breaking, skipped stitches, etc., etc.  So I got out my trusty walking foot, and wrestled my way through.  I do love the texture of all those straight lines.  I decided to name this quilt "Wrestling with Eldon."  :)

Quilt stats:

"Wrestling with Eldon"

Size:  62" x 62"

Star & Log Cabin fabrics:  Sticks and Stones (Laundry Basket Quilts) and other stash fabrics

Background:  We the People - Ivory Crackle - Wilmington Prints

Backing / Binding:  Gratitude - Light Cocoa - Leafy Fronds by Moda

Batting:  Hobbs 80/20

This makes finish #1 for the 3rd quarter.