Wednesday, October 05, 2016

Plugging away ...

I'm still plugging away on the final borders of my Caswell quilt, it doesn't make for interesting blogging - so many of the same flowers and leaves ... but here goes anyway:

You can just see there is a seam in the cream fabric under the flower. I hope I've done enough applique to make the seams not too visible. I didn't actually have enough of that cream fabric to make a diagonal join - my calculations were too good and I only JUST scraped through. I didn't really want to purchase any more ... though maybe I should - I really like it as a background fabric!

I think I'm just over 5/8 done with the border, and it's my sincere hope I'll be done by the end of next week. I think I can do it ... just give me some uninterrupted appliqueing time!!

In other news, some more bling has arrived in the sewing room ... these days being known as the ladies lounge ...

Love me a little glitz and glamour :-) Shame about my crookedy photo though ... I love how my sewing room is looking, it's not a chore to spend time in here!

And for the last bit of eye candy today, I just wanted to share a quilt one of my sweet ladies Pam made recently:


I just love this quilt!! It's a pattern Pam purchased from Hetties, and the fabrics are largely by Tilda with some linen thrown in too. It's just darling isn't it? I feel like this would be the perfect thing to make while my quilt top is away being basted. I'm looking forward to something that's not so time consuming!

And just before I go, I want to say a quick shout-out to some commenters I haven't been able to reply to, thank you so much for stopping by to Jacqueline, Paula and Лёка,

Chatter soon! xox

6 comments:

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

love your applique and looking forward to seeing the quilt finished

Gretchen Weaver said...

It takes time to make an applique quilt. I know I wish I could move along faster on my quilt but it just takes time. You will be so pleased when she comes back from the quilter. She will be a treasure. Can't wait to see what the flimsy looks like. Blessings, Gretchen villacrestfarm@gmail.com

Wendy Caton Reed said...

Oh yes, you are screaming down the home stretch! Can't wait to see you at the finish line. And, yes I know you will make your goal. Love the adorable house quilt. She did a fabulous job.

AnnieO said...

5/8 is greater than half and being over that amount must feel good! Love your color choices. Bling in the sewing room is fun :). Great house quilt--I keep seeing linen being used and must try it sometime.

Pam said...

It may seem boring to you to seemingly repost on border repeats but i love it. I love to see how you are doing your applique and how your border is advancing. It will look wonderful on your Caswell. Great colors!

Janet said...

Ohhh, now I want to see pictures of your ladies' lounge. Your border is looking great. I had to look really hard to see your seam. Yes, 5/8 is just 3/8s away from being done. Fantastic. Love the house quilt.

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