Friday 22 November 2013

Finished !




I got the binding on my quilt this week, so it is finished - Yay!
I think it will probably be my last quilt finish for 2013. I do have a charity quilt on my Making Christmas "to do" list, but I'm not sure I'll get it finished in time.
I like the fact that this quilt has some nice big prints which are showcased well with this design. I machine quilt my binding to the front and then hand sew it to the back. I know it takes longer, but I do enjoy the hand sewing. It's a nice therapeutic end to a project when you can take your time and admire the quilt, reliving the process in your mind.


I'm pleased I went with the solid navy choice for the binding . It goes well with the back too - which is actually a virtually unused (almost vintage) sheet.
I loved using my flatbed table for the first time for the quilting, so I'll be really brave and show you!


So now this one is finished, it's time to get back to the Christmas making - some decorations, a tree skirt, the charity quilt and some special gifts for the soon - to - be parents of a very precious baby girl. 
I did have a pair of knitted socks on my Christmas to do list too, but realistically, I don't think they'll get done. Maybe they'll be my project for the week between Christmas and New Year.







12 comments:

  1. LOVE it ! Great job, well done. Happy weekend, xx

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  2. Wow, great work. It fascinates me how everyone's quilting is different like handwriting.

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  3. Looks great......I'm staring mesmerised at the gorgeous baby photos of your Etsy shop as I write this...delicious!!!

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  4. yay - it turned out beautifully :-)

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  5. I like the simple but eye-catching pattern. I agree about hand sewing.....I find it quite therapeutic as well.

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  6. A delightful finish, Julie ... love the backing and your quilting is divine - that flatbed table is a winner!

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  7. Just absolutely beautiful. What a brilliant finish to 2013.

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  8. Love the colors. Great job.

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  9. I love this pattern! Very pretty quilt!

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  10. So pretty, I love this fabric and yay to the FMQ, you did a great job :)

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