Well, the answers are simple. They've all been hiding away in the box marked (appropriately) "To Be Finished" and I didn't finish them before now because I kept encountering dead ends when trying to figure out the best way to quilt them. (And you know what they say: Quilting makes the quilt!)
This one I'm showing you today had to hang on my design wall for a couple of weeks before inspiration hit.
I've also been slow in getting it completed because I had originally intended it to be a baby quilt, crib quilt size, but when the top was finished it didn't look to me as though it was appropriate for a wee one. And I still think it might be better suited for an adult female who would appreciate a lap quilt to use in the chilly part of the year.
The size is 45-1/2" wide by 49-1/2" long. The quilting I did on it is primarily straight line stitching by machine.
Although, I did put in a little fancy work with these cables running down both sides.
For the backing I used the over-all floral print that is featured on the front.
The floral print was the only fabric I purchased way back when I started making this quilt. All the other coordinating materials were pulled from my stash.
Now, believe it or not, I still have one baby quilt top in that
So beautiful! I have finally finished my first quilt and would love to start another but worried it will sit .... the trouble with having a creative mind and spirit but time is limited!! Congratulations on finishing your project.
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Welcome, Chy! Yes, it's a struggle (but not a bad one) finding time to fit all the pieces of your life together and coming to the end of a day feeling that it's been a happy, satisfying one. I can't imagine having a day (or hour!) being bored or not having something to do that I want to do. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
ReplyDeleteIt would make a lovely lap cover, in chilly weather!!!!!!
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wisps of words - Thank you! I think I'm going to try to find a home for it for that purpose.
ReplyDeleteThe Quilt is lovely. Such a great job. I have a triple Irish Chain quilt top that needs to be put together and quilted. Hopefully some day I'll get it done. Sometimes I like to make the tops. I have two or three of them that need to be put together and quilted. I like the way you quilted your quilt. xo
ReplyDeleteLynne - Thanks, Lynne. My "problem" is that my favorite part of the quilting process is the piecing. After that, I have to work to convince myself that I will really love an article when it's all done. And I do. It's just getting from here to there! I always say that the actual quilting is my least favorite part, but when I actually get into it . . . well, I do find it satisfying. I've often said my ideal situation would be to have a daughter or sister or good friend who wanted to work with me and liked to do the quilting best. Then I could piece to my heart's content and she could take it from there. Whadda team we would make!
ReplyDeleteI agree Mama Pea. It is lovely but most certainly better suited for a young girl (thinking mid teens up to geriatric) than a baby girl. Just feels mature make any sense? It is beautiful and the quilting enhances it.
ReplyDeleteGoatldi - I agree with your thoughts on it. "Mature" is the feeling I get when looking at it. Thank you for your nice words.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful!! I love the quilt!! I always have one or two projects sitting around unfinished because I get frustrated lol
ReplyDeleteLeah - Thank you! Wonder what makes us get frustrated with a project when we were SO enthusiastic about it when we started it?! Most everything gets finished sooner or later though. Most everything. ;o]
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful! I'm so glad you finished it. I have a quilt top I need to finish too. I need to bind it, but I have never done that before, so I keep putting off learning. I would like to get it done; thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteDianna - If we lived close I would be more than happy to have you over some afternoon and show you the tricks of easily putting a binding on your quilt. Very easy once you know how. You should be able to find a how-to video on the Internet or find a good quilting book at the library with illustrations of the proess. Good luck and I am confidant you can do it!
ReplyDeleteIf you're like me you run out of supplies so I have to wait until it arrives so I can finish. Meanwhile, I start something else! LOL! that's why I end up with so many WIPs! I love your fabrics you used...lovely, lovely quilt and your cable quilting is striking! Good job!
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