So, what have I been doing these past few days? I haven't been slacking off - I promise! On Friday during the day I completed the last of the hexagon units I shared with you, and then in the evening I attached the outside borders to Mrs Billings Coverlet.
Today I've cut an inch off each border and sewed them back on again. I'm much happier with the end result. The picture above was taken after I took the fullness out, so you can imagine how bad it was before. It still looks a little puffy, but some of that is because the previous border is so heavily pieced that it pulls on the outer border, and also because I need to give the top a good press. When the appliqué is in place, this top will look perfect!
Other than quilting, this has been such a busy weekend - Friday Camo came home from school camp. He had such a great time, and he was just worn out. Piles of laundry came home with him, so I've been busy getting on top of that. Sat night was Amy's boyfie's 21st birthday party. In the morning my friend and I went to the plaza, and I had make-up done for the event. It was such a lovely treat, and something I've never done before. Loved it! In the afternoon, it was stitching at Claire's house - always fun to see the girls, plenty of chatter and giggles. Then in the evening, the party - super fun. Today we're watching the F1 GP and catching up on all things that need to be done.
Hopefully I can get a start on the appliqué this evening, I'm dying to see how it will look! Chatter soon :-)
13 comments:
This top is so beautiful.
Greetings from germany, Grit
This is so spectacular. I can hardly wait to see what you are going to do for the outside border. I'm also eager to see how all those hexagon units will look after fitting together. Sounds like you had a great, very busy day to celebrate International Quilting Day!
Stunning!
It's just so grand!! What a gorgeous job you did!!
Absolutely love it!
Love from the Netherlands, Ria.
It looks so fantastic.
Greetings from Germany, Manuela.
The top is looking wonderful. Hugs....
Amazing! It looks soooo great! What a job! Love your quilt!
Amazing quilt. Any idea how many pieces are in it?
It is amazing.... can't wait to see how you quilt it.
Looking good..when you were describing the borders on Saturday I had a vision of something that was so frilled it was almost gathered.
Kudos to you for tackling the border removal job . I know you didnt want to do that at all but the quilt looks amazing.
I love your quilt. I just got the pattern last week while I was in Melbourne. Do you have any advice? I will start working on it soon. Thanks.
Ever more gorgeous with each round!
Magnificent - I've loved watching this quilt top come together.
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