Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Work in Progress.....still

This quilt has been kicking around for far too long but the end is finally in sight.  I am rounding the last corner of the outer border and I see the light!  I have the binding cut out and ready to apply as soon as I finish the handquilting.  It dates back to 1996!

I started knitting a scarf for my nephew, the youngest son of my Quilty Sister.  He is in his second year of engineering at University of Calgary.  The colours I chose are the school colours of UofC. The yarn is Regal by Briggs and Little., Canada's oldest woolen mill located in New Brunswick.   I am just making up the pattern as I go along.doing a k2p2 all the way.  He wanted his scarf skinny.  I will give it to him for Christmas as the whole gang from Calgary will be in Nova Scotia to celebrate.  First time in 15 years that all my siblings and their children will be together for Christmas. 
I am linking up to the Needle and Thread Network for Work in Progress Wednesday.  Stop by and check out all the Canadian quilty goodness
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14 comments:

  1. ColleenOctober 23, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Any young person would love that scarf! It has a great classic look.

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  2. monika@mysweetprairie.caOctober 24, 2012 at 3:15 AM

    WOW that will be exciting for everyone to be together! The handquilting is beautiful by the way : )

    Thanks for linking to the Needle and Thread Network! I do blog hop but my hands go numb from typing to much, so I don't always leave a comment.

    : )
    best
    Monika in Saskatoon

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  3. Marla's CraftsOctober 24, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    I really like how your corner went togeather. I hate trying to get them to work out. Very nice job. I am from Hopewell Cape NB

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  4. Marjorie's Busy CornerOctober 24, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    love the quilting Linda....that rope pattern is great

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  5. JeanetteOctober 24, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Looking forward to seeing the whole quilt-the hand stitching looks lovely.

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  6. PattiOctober 24, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Wow! 1996! Love the quilting and your perseverance!

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  7. Flo @ Butterfly QuiltingOctober 24, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    the quilt looks stunning! Would love to see the finished product!
    Sounds like a great family Christmas.

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  8. SheilaOctober 24, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Your quilt is looking awesome Linda and the scarf is a wonderful idea ,he will love it !!

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  9. SamOctober 24, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    This quilt is going to be a pretty exciting finish. Love the scarf and the hand quilting.

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  10. Mary Ann TateOctober 24, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Your quilt is going to be wonderful. I love your header picture:)

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  11. DoloresOctober 24, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    It's always good to see the end of a project. Very nice news about Christmas. I hope one day all of my family will be together at Christmas.

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  12. ReginaOctober 25, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Your quilt is lovely, but the blog header....really awesome!

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  13. Darlene DNovember 2, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Hi Linda, I found your blog via The Cuddle Quilter. I'm another Nova Scotian quilt blogger. Looks like you'll be finished this quilt in no time!

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  14. KaHollyNovember 3, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Looking good!! Love your new header!

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