Another finish! WooHoo! I started this string quilt in Feb of 2010..added the border in Sept 2010 and did the machine quilting in Feb of 2012. Took a while...but it is now complete and ready to be gifted. It is a lap quilt and measures 48 x 60. Just needs a label. I used a 90Topstitch needle and Wonderfil Tutti 50 wt Colour TU30 top and bottom. This green quilt fulfills my commitment to the
Rainbow Scrap Challenge at SoScrappy as green is the colour for February.
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| I did all the quilting in freemotion except for the straight line in the beige strings. |
So here's my plan for working on UFOs....I have 20 full size quilt tops that are in need of completion..some are ready to be quilted and some still need borders. I wrote the name of each on a piece of paper and put them in a bag and then drew a name and then work on finishing that particular quilt. The first one drawn is RRCB (Roll, roll cotton boll - a Bonnie Hunter Mystery from 2010)! This one will be a challenge to FMQ because of the size and weight. I do love a challenge!
I am linking up to
Work in Progress Wednesday at The Needle and Thread Network Lots of interesting blogs and I got a few new ideas.
I was counting tops ready for quilting and have at least 20 in waiting. I told my daughter that I am leaving them for my grandchildren. My kids are 18 and 15, so that's a long way off.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Linda , so nice to have such a great finish and now you can get on to the next one , wow 20 tops , that is a lot :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! Congratulations on the finish! :0)
ReplyDeleteI do love the greens in this quilt. Good for you in having a system for getting your UFOs done. I think I would tend to work on the one that needs the least amount of work. Why not link this up with the http://needleandthreadnetwork.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely pattern and colour. You've done a great job on the quilting.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the finish - it turned out great!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Keep up the momentum and get those quilts done!
ReplyDeletelovely finish! I like your method for selecting which UFO to work on next - I might have to try that - and then stick to what I pull out of the hat!
ReplyDeleteNice finish! I love how you are going about choosing your next UFO to complete. ♡ Love the mystery.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing your UFO...job well done:)
ReplyDeleteSweet! I love all the diamonds it makes. ; ) Thank you for linking to TN&TN
ReplyDeletehehe thanks Dolores : )
~Monika
Those string quilts are a great way to make a dent in the stash -- tho sometimes I buy new fabric faster than I can use up the old stuff -- I don't think there is a solution for that problem tho...
ReplyDeleteGreat finish! I think I need to work on a system to get mine done too!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt! I like your system of choosing the next one. I'd try that but then I would have to make a list of them!
ReplyDeleteNice finish Linda....I love the quilting..you are much more relaxed with FM than I am...lol. The layout of your quilt is lovely
ReplyDeleteYour lovely quilt is a new take on string quilts - for me at least. I didn't know they could turn out so elegant. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! That will be great to cuddle in when watching TV, and sewing down the bindings on all those other quilts!
ReplyDeleteHa!! 20 UFO's...you make me feel so much better LOL
ReplyDeleteGreat way to pick your next project..might have to try that!
btw..just voted for your basket entry...very cute!
A beautiful green quilt! Congrats on the finish!
ReplyDeleteThats one of the nicest string quilts I have seen - I really like your colours :)
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