work in progress

lincoln quilt is basted!

lincoln quilt by Kim Soper/Leland Ave Studios

lincoln quilt by Kim Soper/Leland Ave StudiosJust a quick celebratory moment! After a year-plus of improv piecing, the lincoln quilt top is done — and has been basted! I cannot even get over the fabulous fabric I found for the back! I’m so excited to get it finished up! Once it is finished I am planning a big post to explain the history of the how this project came to be, the way I found the image that it is based on, and the reasons I’m choosing to finish it with straight line quilting. But, for now, I’m just looking to virtual high-five the world, because this WIP is almost finished!

Happy Monday!

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  • Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
    September 26, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    How awesome! The backing fabric is absolutely perfection, and I am definitely eager to learn more about this quilt. 🙂

  • Audrey
    September 26, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    You deserve a double high five because this is freaking awesome.

  • Sarah Fredette
    September 26, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    High-five!!!! YAYAYAYAY 😀

  • Jess @ Quilty Habit
    September 26, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    YESSS! I can’t wait to read the story.

  • Michelle @ From Bolt to Beauty
    September 26, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    Rooting for you and Abe every step of the way!

  • Tish
    September 26, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    That backing fabric ROCKS and I’m high five-ing you back because that looks like a monstrously huge quilt to baste. I am intrigued and can’t wait to hear more about his quilt. Happy quilting on it.

  • Anne
    September 27, 2016 at 3:08 am

    Yay! It looks wonderful! Congrats on the finish! Would love to learn more about this quilt.

  • Deb Chimes
    September 27, 2016 at 5:39 am

    This is amazing!

  • Jayne Willis
    September 27, 2016 at 9:56 am

    Wow! After watching your progress thoughout this quilt, I feel like high fiving you too! You did an amazing jog on this and I’m so excited to see it with the quilting! And to read about your journey!

  • Afton
    September 29, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    Wow! This one is phenomenal. I know it’s taken a good deal of dedication, but WOW! That backing is perfection too.

  • Carrie
    September 30, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    I look at this and I can’t even believe that you pieced it! I’m working on a piece which I haven’t finished blogging about that has small curved pieces and it’s been so challenging. I may have to get some tips. Looks awesome and I can’t wait to hear more about it. And the backing…just too perfect. Can’t look at it without smiling.

  • Chelsea Huckins
    October 1, 2016 at 11:31 pm

    I have loved watching this quilt evolve! It looks amazing all finished and the backing couldn’t be any better. Virtual high five for sure!

  • Judy @ Sew Some Sunshine
    October 2, 2016 at 8:00 am

    Yes! Have fun with the quilting, must feel great to be so close to the finish line, enjoy!

  • Melody A.
    October 5, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    what a fantastic accomplishment!!! it is amazing and the backing is perfect. can’t wait to see it finished. congratulations!!

  • Paige
    October 16, 2016 at 8:29 am

    It’s fantastic!

  • Kelsey Boes
    November 13, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    VIRTUAL HIGH FIVE. This quilt is awesome!! An dI have loved watching it come together. You are so talented, Kim.