Thursday, August 25, 2011

Binding for a King

I believe this will be my first and last king size quilt to make.  

This unfinished quilt has become a permanent fixture on the back of the sofa for 2 years now.  It just seems to blend in with the woodwork, and it's beauty is not recognized.  Last month I got the energy to work through the "quilting" bugs and FINISHED IT!!

I had gotten tired of it, and thought I might sell it, you know, that stage in your quilt-making when you're not sure about the beast you've just created.  Then after the "washing" . . . you have a new love.



UPDATE:
This quilt is now finished.



Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Summer House Charm - Liz's 2nd quilt

Here is the 2nd quilt that Liz made this summer.


She found some charm packs on line.  She discovered how much faster a quilt goes when you use fabrics from a collection, which are already cut for you.

She straight line quilted it.  The squares were small enough that she didn't need to mark it or use tape, she just "eye-balled" it.  I love her back and binding choices.

Beautiful job, Liz.  Congratulations.  How's that hand stitching coming along on the binding?

It's always motivating to hear what others think of your quilts.  Any comments? . . .