And I'm done! Just a little bit exhausted, but very much relieved to have this quilt top done before my self imposed deadline :-)
Today I attached all the borders after taking Camo to his tennis training. I had made up some of them last night - so I finished sewing the border strips together first. It's a little more wasteful with fabric, but I enjoy being able to mitre the corners all at once. And to make that easier, on the top and bottom borders, I press as innies, and then the side borders, I press them as outies - makes the seam intersections so neat.
And finally after wrestling with this HEAVY quilt top, and all its borders, it was completely done ... and it is HUGE! I can't lay it flat anywhere without moving furniture around.
When I laid it out, I noticed that I have indeed got two blocks with the same fabrics close to each other, but you can be sure I'm not going to change it now - it will have to be part of this quilt's charm. Love that I've taken a blurry picture once again - photography is not my particular skill it would seem :-)
Thank you for all the lovely messages and comments from the last couple of days - you're all so kind. Well, I need to clean up the sewing room and get myself cleaned up too - I am covered in threads! Chatter soon xox
Today I attached all the borders after taking Camo to his tennis training. I had made up some of them last night - so I finished sewing the border strips together first. It's a little more wasteful with fabric, but I enjoy being able to mitre the corners all at once. And to make that easier, on the top and bottom borders, I press as innies, and then the side borders, I press them as outies - makes the seam intersections so neat.
Thank you for all the lovely messages and comments from the last couple of days - you're all so kind. Well, I need to clean up the sewing room and get myself cleaned up too - I am covered in threads! Chatter soon xox
It looks great!!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!!! What an awesome, fun quilt! Such an awesome accomplishment. I need to add one of these to my bucket list! I love how yours is so scrappy!
ReplyDeleteSooo gorgeous. Well done. Wish it was mine.
ReplyDeleteWhat a work of beauty this! Beautiful and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteTe ha quedado preciosa y espectacular, me encanta. Felicidades por este maravilloso trabajo.
ReplyDeleteUn beso.
Very impressive Tazzie!!!
ReplyDeleteWow. It looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Manuela
Very nice. I have also placed matching fabrics too close to one another only to discover too late. On this colorful quilt, no one will notice.
ReplyDeleteIt is stunning. Love the color richness throughout! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteOMG looks terrific Tara, can't wait to see what Lizzie does with it, I presume you won't be quilting this monster yourself
ReplyDeleteCongrats on an AMAZING finish.
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic. hugs.....
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt!
ReplyDeleteHow great you must feel with this amazing accomplishment!! Congrats! She is beautiful!
ReplyDeletegreat job! love all those colors and I swear scraps multiply like rabbits - you think you are making a dent and by time you are finished the scrap baskets still look the same.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. Almost want to do one myself, will put it on my to do list. Love all your quilt. From northern Iowa. . . .
ReplyDeleteStunning and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking! I love this! I have decided that after seeing yours, I want to make one! This is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful and Blessed day!
Kristie
Take a deep bow because this is seriously beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow. Just wow. My Omigosh is still in the cutting stage. It’s fabulous to see that it’s possible to finish! :-) I hope it’ll be as fabulous as yours. :-)
ReplyDeleteStunning. :-)
ReplyDeleteHow will you quilt it?
Another work of art from the House Of Tazz!
ReplyDeleteSee your amazing quilt inspired me to buy the pattern and make one too! Like I need another project and one with so many pieces...I know it will be worth it, they always are.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, Tazzie!
ReplyDeleteNICE!
ReplyDeleteSimply breathtaking!! I can see a ribbon hanging on it already. You are quite amazing. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love this scrappy quilt. I'd love to see a requirements list in kg's instead of yards & metres!!!
ReplyDeleteAgain--WOW,!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt! I could look at this one forever... so many fabrics and colors. Love it.
ReplyDeleteWow!! It's just fabulous.
ReplyDeleteVery, very pretty. You should be very proud of your accomplishment in getting this HUGE quilt done!
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed. . . I don't know if I could have stuck it out. LOL
What an accomplishment! You've done a great job, and it's beautiful to boot! Any ideas on how you're going to quilt it?
ReplyDeleteOMG - wonderful quilt. You should be very proud - I'm patting you on the back!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning Tazzie. I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow wow WOW!!! SOOOOOOO beautiful and well done! This quilt is quilt a piecing accomplishment. I really think there ought to be a "Hall of Fame" for the people who have completed piecing this quilt!!
ReplyDeleteHI! I hopped over from Teresa's blog when I saw your masterpiece and I seriously mean MAster"piece"! I cannot believe all those little pieces! Truly an heirloom and mammoth piecing effort. Just leaves me breathless...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteThat is a spectacular quilt!
ReplyDeleteWow! This ia an amazing quilt - how exciting to have it finished. This one is seriously on my wishlist!!!
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