Le Challenge #3 = Maritime

Le Challenge Here is my entry for Le Challenge Challenge 3 - Maritime:
"Regatta"
17" x 17"  
Paper pieced center design is the Sunshine block from Compass Collection from Quilting on the Square
I added the 1/2 " squares in the  border to represent numerous water events
Machine quilted with YLI clear thread


I think it looks very like a festive boat race! 

I tried really hard to do a continuous quilting design because I didn't want to stop and start so much. (very hard to quilt clear on white background as is...if you know what I mean)

There is still time for you to link up your idea of Maritime.  Come join in the fun.

Comments

Nat at Made in Home said…
It looks great! I love that little star in the middle. Thanks for joining in the fun!
June 14, 2013 at 5:34 PM
AmandaK@whatthebobbin said…
I immediately thought of boat flags before seeing the title. Nice job!
June 14, 2013 at 5:56 PM
DeborahGun said…
I love your fabric choices, and your quilting is amazing :-)
June 14, 2013 at 9:07 PM
Rachaeldaisy said…
What a great compass!! Perfect fabrics to make you think of a Regatta. The quilting looks fabulous too, I love the pattern it makes on the back.
June 14, 2013 at 11:09 PM
Erin @ Once Upon a Donkey said…
Beautiful - design, colours and quilting! Really, really like the thin border. Makes it all pop. Perfect "maritime" inspired piece.
June 15, 2013 at 1:20 AM
Mack and Mabel said…
Lovely colour choices and impressive quilting. (I hate stopping )and starting too!
June 15, 2013 at 3:21 AM
Made by Mrs Jones x said…
Great design and I love the nautical colours you have used.
June 15, 2013 at 6:54 AM
Henry's Shed said…
This is gorgeous and the quilting is fantstic! :)
June 15, 2013 at 8:07 AM
Sarah_L_N said…
Oh wow, I love it! And the quilting looks brilliant :)
June 15, 2013 at 9:14 AM
Lucy | Charm About You said…
Wow! Those little border blocks are brilliant and great quilting!
June 15, 2013 at 9:42 AM
Kelli said…
Oh wow! AMAZING! Simply amazing. Great job!!!!
June 15, 2013 at 3:21 PM
Nilya said…
Love the quilting!!!
June 17, 2013 at 1:50 AM
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