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This is the first finish. (I decided not to count down from 50 because I've already found a few stragglers. So, I'll count upward and see where I get. If I quilt one a week, that will take me more than a year... I don't see me doing that many. Truly, quilting and binding a quilt every other week is daunting. But maybe this is the challenge I need. Quilting has always been a joy to me and I'm just not going to turn it into a chore. But then, there's no need to not be productive while I'm having a good time, right? See how these thoughts bounce around in my head? Don't know who I'm trying to convince;-) Having already quilted it, all I needed to do to this one was bind it- not the simplest binding, but with the frigid temps, I was happy to sit by the wood burning stove and stitch away. The quilt top I found in an antique store years ago. Isn't it lovely? Maybe the maker got bogged down by the thought of quilting all of those angles(I just did a smallish meander) and then the binding of them. Feeling pretty proud of the rescue.
These are the two pillowcases I made. They're for twins- as different as the pillow cases. But the sweetest 7 year olds ever.
As I lay in bed last night, it occurred to me that I have at least 3 quilts in the works that I've put a lot of effort into over the years and I'm just not ready to let them go. So, I guess I will be sewing some quilts. Not that I mind. This one is a 4" crumb block compilation. Bonnie Hunter started me on this little project years ago. I'm going to join all of the blocks together in one big crazy quilt. It'll weigh a ton. I think I'll use flannel for the batting to cut down on the weight. We'll see. I mean, I have a year or two to finish it, right?
Something very satisfying about a pile of blocks in the sunshine.
Have loved reading your blog over the past few years--both the quilting and the family stories. Just want to encourage you to keep on working on your finishes. I have found it so satisfying to set realistic goals and reach them. By doing this last year I was able to complete several intricate projects that had been languishing for a very long time. I was so motivated by success that I am working on even older, forgotten projects this year. Wishing you success and joy in reaching your goals.
ReplyDeleteIncidentally I believe we may share a common ancestor a few generations back. Leroy Miller was my great grandfather.
Slow and steady, a joy to read that you working on projects that have been languishing for awhile.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is breathtaking!!! Someone, including you, put a lot of love and time into this Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt. So lovely, especially now that is is finished.
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