Sunday 1 May 2011

Its finished




Finally - it's finished!  My wedding present is finished for Zoe and Tims wedding



I am so pleased with it, and am sure Zoe will love it too, which is all that counts!



 On and off it has taken about 10 months to complete - it all started with a jelly roll, Mill House Inn by Fig Tree quilts, along with some white that I already had.  I added an extra row for this quilt, which also meant that I had to order an additional charm pack for a few odds and ends


Its all hand quilted - I quilted 'in the ditch' around the stars in red thread and then quilted in green thread through the four green squares.  I quilted a plait pattern down two of the sides


I have sewn this on the back of the quilt, to commemerate the day.


I have been quilting all weekend.  I know the wedding isn't for a month, but wanted to know that this was all complete.  And also, I knew if I finished it in time, I could put it on to Lilys Quilts, Fresh sewing day.

P.S - ignore the garden: its a work in progress: I was doing a lot of work in the garden yesterday, but at the other end!

15 comments:

  1. Catherine, what a stunning wedding present and their first family heirloom. You should be so proud of yourself. It is amazing!

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  2. Wow you've finished a quilt with a whole month in hand - and a fabulous quilt too - I love Fig Tree fabrics and this pattern is perfect for it.

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  3. It will be cherished- what a way to start a union!

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  4. So soft and pretty! I love this quilt - perfect for a wedding!

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  5. So pretty! Great job, I'm sure they'll love it!

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  6. This came out beautifully! I can't believe you did that much hand stitching!

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  7. What a beautiful gift! Love your label too - nicely done!

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  8. Bet Will & Kate don't have such a lovely gift! It looks great!

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  9. Gosh you must be so pleased - they will treasure this quilt and hopefully their children too. You`ve done a fabulous job and as a fellow hand quilter, I appreciate the work that`s gone into it!

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  10. What a lovely gift - a real heirloom piece! Jxo

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  11. Lovely, I hope the couple love it. And well done for being so ahead of your deadline too!

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  12. My verification code I just had to type in for that comment was "spuckwak", how cool a word is that? I might have to think up a meaning for that word now!

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  13. What a beautiful quilt! Just a lovely gift for sure. Finding your through Lily's Quilts :)

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  14. beautiful, I'm sure they'll love it.

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