Wednesday, December 24, 2014

I made it...just under the wire!

I had three large projects that needed to be finished and ready for gifting by today.  I just finished up and I have now officially accomplished my goal with minutes to spare!  The photos are not what I like but the great cloud cover that we have been experiencing here in the past week or so makes it impossible to get a perfect shot.

 I am very pleased with how these three projects turned out.
First, The Weddin' Quilt...The ongoing project since earlier this year.  It will be given to the newlyweds tomorrow on their First Christmas together.  It is queen-size and very heavy, so it will be a great warm quilt.  I call this quilt "Katherine's Snowflake II".  It is a remake of the quilt I made for the bride when she was ten and it was used to death so I decided to recreate it in updated fabrics as a wedding gift.  During the wedding I had each guest sign a quilt block which I incorporated on the back of the quilt.  It is quite the keepsake quilt!  It has been through the washer and dryer and it is soft and cuddly as can be.  I was worried that such dense machine quilting in the centre portion of the quilt would make it un-cuddly but it turned out just great.  "Those who sleep under a quilt are comforted by love"




The second project that was completed is this wall hanging/table topper that I made for my Aunt/Godmother.  It is from the design called "The Beauty of Christmas" by Nova Scotia quilt designer, Karen Neary of Amherst.  This is the second time I have made this pattern.  The red fabric is so pretty in real life, it does not photograph well.  It has a shimmer of gold here and there.  I buttonhole stitched around the arcs with Wonderfil Metallic thread on top and DecoBob in the bobbin.  The background is stippled, the arcs are swirled and there is a continuous feather in the green border .  All freemotion quilted.  




The last project, finished in time for Christmas, was to fulfill my commitment to the Library Project organized by Adrienne @ Chezzetcook Modern Quilts  .  Lucky for me, I won the Challenge Grand Finale prize sponsored by Mad About Patchwork...a $75.00 gift certificate.  Needless to say I made an order and I can't wait to receive my fabrics in the mail.  
My daughter will be receiving this quilt to add to her collection of quilts I have made for her.



I spiralled away on all the white areas.






Now that I am caught up on my Must Finish It Before Christmas list...I can focus on baking cookies and making a turkey dinner and spending time with my awesome family.  

All the best at Christmas to everyone and I hope 2015 sees your UFO list getting shorter and shorter.  Yeah right!  That's not going to happen.


15 comments:

  1. Congratulations on finishing these beautiful quilts in time for Christmas! They are just beautiful. I hope you can now relax, bake, eat and enjoy your family and friends. Merry Christmas from Newfoundland.

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  2. They're beautiful, Linda. Congratulations on finishing them for Christmas - quite an accomplishment. Now you can sit back and enjoy the festivities. :)
    Merry Christmas!

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  3. They are all just beautiful. My UFO got a lot smaller the past few months.

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  4. Beautiful quilts. The receivers will be thrilled. It's now time to relax but only for a day or two. lol

    Merry Christmas to you & yours from a ex bluenose now living in Alberta.

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  5. Congrats on your awesome finishes. Happy joy time for you and yours!

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  6. Happy Christmas Linda and a very Happy New Year. Great finishes. xx

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  7. Way to go, Linda!! I can just picture you in a whirlwind of sewing!! Hope you had a great Christmas day and are looking forward to New Years! xoxo

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  8. Congratulations on all of these finishes! So Great. The Wedding quilt turned out just amazing. I know they will love it forever. See you in the new Year! 2015 is going to rock!

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  9. Wow! You've been busy. Beautiful finishes. Love your feather FMQ. So beautiful.

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  10. Linda, your quilting is fabulous! All of your projects are stunning. Love the feathers on your Xmas Beauty, and what a thrill to see your Christmas version of Farrago in your header too - it's a real showstopper. You've dedicated a lot of hours to your quiltmaking, I hope your shoulders get a rest over the holidays!

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  11. They all are just beautiful and congrats on getting them done.

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  12. Look at all of the eye candy! All of the works are stunning and beautiful!

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  13. those are three fabulous finishes. Well done. I love the idea of re-creating a quilt that you gave Kathleen as a ten year old.Wising you a splendid 2015 and many more UFO turned into finishes.

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