There is something magical about trimming the borders on an almost finished quilt.
I do it so rarely that I feel it. Well, I felt it four times this month.
This magical trimming the edges thing.
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| Trimming Borders |
I did the simple straight line stitching in the ditch around
the borders and sashing on this quilt.
But wasn't sure how to quilt those blocks.
Then the thought popped into my head to do a simple spiral.
So I did.
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| Machine Quilting |
I completed not one, not two, not three, but FOUR quilts this month.
three others.
Time to celebrate and start a couple new ones.
Well, maybe just one.
For now.
I still have to do a few ties on the crazy patch on top.
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| Completed Quilts |
I also made five Bright Jane blocks for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge.
The power was out two different days and I had to do something
that did not take electricity, so I prepped these blocks.
I sewed them up another day.
In the meantime, Devan came over to visit and
removed all the wonder clips that were holding the bits together.
I still love her.
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| Bright Jane |
Not much Slow Stitching
going on this month.
But I did get just one more grape stitched on.
One of those Devan added.
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| BTCT |
And I finally and completely finished Simple Simon.
I did a simple straight machine quilting stitch
through all the white squares with the walking foot.
I was so proud of myself, until . . .
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| Simple Simon |
I found the oops block.
Blessings,
Chris
linking up with needle and thread network
http://estheraliu.blogspot.ca/
You are working on such gorgeous things! Congratulations on your OMG finishes. Love the four patch quilt.
ReplyDeleteWait, wait. There's an oops block in Simple Simon? I sure don't see it. And, SS looks fabulous. That is a lot of piecing to do that quilt. Congratulations on making your OMG this month and finishing 4, count them, FOUR quilts. You've had a great month.
ReplyDeleteThe opps block just make it so much special. I love your quilt as it is.
ReplyDeleteThose little Jane's blocks in red and white are wonderful.
Tuck that corner under the pillow or mattress...its so small nobody will ever notice unless you point it out and its such a lovely quilt!
ReplyDeleteSimple Simon is simply fabulous even with its oops block. Congratulations on accomplishing your OMG for March. Dear Jane sure looks good in red. Enjoy! ;^)
ReplyDeleteEnough deserve the gold star this month for 17ufosin2017 how amazing to finish four quilts! I cannot for the life of me see the Simple Simon oops block.
ReplyDeleteWow! You got a lot done. Nice projects! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish!
ReplyDeleteThat little OOPS just adds some personality to the quilt. Congrats on such a productive month!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Four quilts finished in one month!! Congratulations. Enjoying starting a new quilt.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all the finishes! That's a really, really good month.
ReplyDeleteGood night!!! I had to stare at that thing FOREVER to find the 'oops' block. If you don't mention it, NO ONE will ever know it's there. I love this quilt . . . it really turned out super! (lynnstck[at]yahoo.com)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all these terrific finishes! I know exactly what you mean about that wonderful trimming the edges feeling!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your slow stitching today!
PS... Love the OOPS!
I love the brown print fabric you found for your borders in the first quilt. also your basket of flowers (and grapes) is delightful!
ReplyDeleteYou go girl, 4 finishes is absolutely wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteI like that you used different shades of purple for the grapes. Well done.
ReplyDeleteKeep stitching on your btct It will be ready to quilt and that will be the beginning of another journey. I just have to put the binding on and quilt a few flowers and baskets. Love the multi colored grapes
ReplyDeleteSimple Simon looks good to me! Congratulations on so many finishes! Well done!
ReplyDeleteDon't worry, I always think the oops block makes it better. I'm so impressed with all your finishes! Great job all around. :D
ReplyDeleteYes...congrats! I just feel so inspired when I have creative months like this! Congrats on all your wonderful works.
ReplyDeleteWOW! You are a busy bee, they all look great. Love the Blue and Brown quilt.
ReplyDeleteWow, you have been busy. Congrats on finishing 4 quilts in one month!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your finishes - it's always a good feeling!
ReplyDeleteSpiral quilting is always fun, although I'm one of the careful, slow tortoise type when I do this. I've done a spiral on a wall hanging but never yet thought of quilting a block like that, thanks for the tip.
What a busy bee you have been. I'd say you should be proud of yourself! I don't know that anyone would have noticed the oops block if you didn't mention it! Your quilts and blocks are all lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour work is delightful. Congratulation on all your finishes!
ReplyDeleteI'm very impressed with your 'finishes'. Took me a while to find the 'opps', I just love it, I think it adds great character to Simple Simon.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, isn't your quilting stunning! Such variety and beautiful patterns and the quilting of them too. Such a busy bee. Happy continued stitching!
ReplyDeleteGreat finishes. I like that feeling when trimming too! It means just binding and a label to go.
ReplyDeleteYou accomplished a lot in March and I love the Bright Jane blocks you have completed. Oops adds character. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on so many finishes.... It took me forever to find that oops..... I think it adds charm to a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteI had to look really hard to find that tiny oops block. You have been really busy in March. Congrats on all the great finishes, etc.
ReplyDeleteExcellent progress! I can't see an oops block!
ReplyDeleteCan't see the oops block! Four quilts finished!! that's amazing work, Chris - well done you!
ReplyDeleteI can't see the oopppsss either! Thanks for sharing at Tuesday Archives.
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