Wednesday 16 October 2013

Its A Wrap

I am happy to say that I finished my nieces 21st quilt ahead of schedule.

Actually it's not really complete.  I have one more thing to do - a label.  I haven't settled on a name for the quilt so I will continue to ponder for a few days and make the label when I have settled on a name.






I settled on a large scale meander for the quilting.  That and the binding (by hand) have consumed most of my week.

In between though I put my MSBHQAL top together ready for basting.


I had some trouble with the bias edges of the blocks stretching (lesson learned) so there is a bit a waving.  I hope that I can quilt this out.

And I also managed to complete a paper pieced star block for the Queen Bee of an online Bee Group I am in.


I may have to rethink this block.   The Queen wanted pretty spring colours so these might be a bit too bright for the brief.  I will probably make another one and use this as a backup.

And finally I made a make up bag and a brush roll for another niece.




So, there it is - another productive week for me.  Sadly there will be no time for any sewing in the coming week as I am catering my niece's 21st birthday party.  I will be consumed with planning and preparation for the big event.  Thankfully it is not a huge party but 75 mouths to feed and keep happy is a little daunting.

Wish me luck.

Sue

12 comments:

  1. Your niece's birthday quilt is beautiful, love your fabric choice.

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  2. Beautiful quilt for your niece. It looks like "chopsticks" to me. Proud of the herringbone too, you are much further than I am.

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  3. I really like the star block!

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  4. Lots of lovely projects ....I am sure you will have one happy niece!! Thank you for sharing. Marie

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  5. It will be interesting to see how you quilt the MSBHQAL quilt. What a neat makeup bag and a great gift.

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  6. Great projects! Love, love, love the binding on your niece's quilt and that paper-pieced star!!!

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  7. Very productive week indeed and lovely projects!

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  8. oh, that quilt is so lovely, and I LOVE that star block. The illusion of all of the strips wrapping around each other is so fun!

    I'm so happy you shared at Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  9. The paper pieced star is spectacular and your broken herringbone quilt too!!

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  10. Love that paper pieced block! Your makeup bag and brush roll are awesome too.

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  11. Yes, I too love that paper pieced block AND the colors! You had a busy week. I also like the coziness of the first quilt!

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