I’m very pleased (and my arms are very tired) with the quilting on Allie Owl. I quilted this on my domestic machine and it took three days to finish! This is closely quilted on the diagonal which creates the diamond pattern. I have to hold up the hanging edge of the quilt so the fabric runs smoothly under the needle. I have a whole new way of creating arm muscles 😁

My next quilt will be a black & white quilt with bright red rows. I’m going to use the pattern that created this quilt and this quilt. The pattern is a favorite because it’s very forgiving and it showcases fabric beautifully. Below are a couple of pictures of the black and white fabric I’ll be using in the quilt. You’ll see the red fabric next time . . .

We’re in month 3 of the mystery quilt — correctly known as Cotton Cuts 2024 Fall Puzzle Mystery Quilt. They’ve called this project “Wild West” and my colorway is “Mystic Cactus”. I am in love with the colors in this fabric—this quilt might my “forever quilt”.