Is nearly 6 years to finish a quilt a very long time?????? Well, that’s
how long it’s taken me to finish this one–
my ‘Heart and Home’ quilt . It took me ages to find my original
entry, but I did and it was 20th July 2009!! In my defence however, I
didn’t actually work on it at all for about 4½ of those years, so it doesn’t
sound so bad then eh? I picked it up again last year and finished the top by
adding the last two borders (and appliqué corners) and then had it basted
together in order to undertake the mammoth task …… why, oh why, to hand-quilt
it – YES, hand-quilt. Totally nuts I know LOL Well, it's because I've loved the rustic, country charm look of hand-quilting ever since I saw one in a shop
I started
the hand-quilting in February and made steady progress, but became determined before
the Easter weekend to get it completely finished once and for all, particularly
as I had banned myself (!!!) from starting anything else until the quilt was
done – that’s why it’s taken me nearly 6 years though – constant distractions
by making all sorts of other smaller things - rag dolls, lots of rag dolls!!!
Anyway done it is ….. PHEW!! And now adorning my bed. The hand-quilting
isn’t very easy to see, but you can just about make it out
Oh, and don’t forget the label – always label your quilts they say, so I
did – be kind though and don’t look too closely at the back of the stitching LOL
So, let me know what you think!
Oh wow, Julia! It's beautifully stitched! Well done!
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing - well done
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt!! Very happy that you have finally finished it!
ReplyDeleteJessica
Oh wow Julia!
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, LOVE your quilt...a real treasure for always 😃
And 6 years or so isn't sooo bad, I have the same pattern and fabric in my stash and haven't even started it yet...hehe
Hugs Wendy xxx
I think you have done a wonderful job Julia and put your heart and soul into it! When are you starting your second one?!!! x
ReplyDeleteSo worth waiting the 6 years for hun. It truly is lovely. Well done you.
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