I am pleased to say I have finally finished
"Almost A Rainbow"!
Finally, because I started hand sewing this in
January 2012....
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| Oh, look- I have forgotten a round of stitching on the blue spots! |
My plan was to make one block a month
and have it done in a year....
but, of course, I got side tracked!
and it took far longer to piece together!
This is not a large quilt (42" X 48"), but does have
about 900 pieces in it!
I have kept the quilting to a minimum for fear of
messing it up completely.....
with a little Perle thrown in for good measure!
I love the backing and the matching green binding!
I had hoped to get some better outside photos but the
weather was far too windy-
I'll get some at the beach this weekend!
Linking up for a February finish to...
A Lovely Year of Finishes!
about 900 pieces in it!
I have kept the quilting to a minimum for fear of
messing it up completely.....
with a little Perle thrown in for good measure!
I love the backing and the matching green binding!
I had hoped to get some better outside photos but the
weather was far too windy-
I'll get some at the beach this weekend!
Linking up for a February finish to...
A Lovely Year of Finishes!
Happy days!
SUZ
SUZ
Stunning! This is a quilt to be so proud of. So vibrant, perfectly pieced and a great finish.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing such a wonderful quilt! That size would make a great wall hanging where it could be appreciated and admired for the beautiful quilt that it is.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing quilt! I love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! 900 pieces all hand stitched? I'm amazed it didn't take longer. Hope you are enjoying this bright and beautiful quilt :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt Suz! It is stunning!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so good! Great design, wonderful choice of fabrics and the hand quilting is the perfect finishing touch. You've done well to complete it in 14 months.
ReplyDeleteHip hip hooray!
ReplyDeleteIts a beaut, surely its never to windy for quilts?
Love that rolled up pic x
Looks FABulous!!! Congratulations on such a fantastic finish!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a happy quilt - the backing, binding, colours and quilting are just right. It's amazing.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, this quilt blows my mind. I cannot even imagine creating it. It's really awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Every stitch and all that time was well worth it--you have a gorgeous piece of color and shine. And the perle cotton...the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
It's perfect Susan and it should have taken time to quilt - saying it took you a year to hand quilt is much better than saying I hand quilted this in a few weeks :-) I love it - you should be very proud.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! What an amazing finish!!! This is stunning in every way!!
ReplyDeleteYay for a finish! It may be a bit smaller but it packs a punch! What an amazing rainbow of spectacular color! And 900 pieces....unreal! You should be very proud :)
ReplyDeleteLove it!!! You did an Amazing job! May I ask what pattern this is?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on such a stunning quilt...love the hand pearl stitches and the green binding!!!
Wow Susan, fantastic! Love the addition of the perle cotton.
ReplyDeleteFantastic finish! It's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up
*Love* this quilt! It's gorgeous and cheery. :) Nice touch with the perle.
ReplyDeleteI know you are most likely tired of hearing me say this... But once more... It's fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYay for bright, fantastic and finished!
ReplyDeleteWhat an accomplishment, Susan! It is just gorgeous and I am so impressed by your ability and stick-to-it-ness! What color of the rainbow are you missing, by the way?
ReplyDeleteIt's really pretty, Susan! You can be very proud of your accomplishment - hand pieced and hand quilted! Wow. It seems Aussie quilters do that much more frequently than we do here in the US. Good on you!
ReplyDeleteThat was a lot of work for one year but the finish is stunning. A big pat on the back coming your way!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I feel cheery just looking at it.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely amazing. I love it! I love hand piecing and quilting too - find it more relaxing than sitting at the machine. Can I ask what pattern this is?
ReplyDeleteThis is a totally amazing quilt. I love all the colours and fabrics. Your work is stunning. I have to be impressed with knowing that all this work is done by hand! Congratulations on a great finish!
ReplyDeleteSusan this is incredible! What an amazing amount of work and it is so stunning. Love all the colour and the quilting is the perfect finish. Outstanding!!
ReplyDeleteit looks great Suz............you should be pretty pleased with it.......
ReplyDeleteIt is an amazing finish! So many colours!
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful. It gives me inspiration to keep going on mine, although I'm two year in the hand-sewing of it. I love how your turned out and I'm keeping it bookmarked for quilting inspiration, too!
ReplyDeleteYay!!!
Elizabeth E.
What a cheerful quilt. I love the bright colours and all the detail including the perle cotton stitching. What a lot of work and heart went into this one. The green binding. Killer!
ReplyDeleteI think you did brilliantly to make such a lovely quilt all by hand in just a fraction over a year. Well done!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty!! The colours really make it pop!
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt. It's so happy and vibrant. I agree, the backing and binding are perfect.
ReplyDeleteAhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! I can't stop jumping up and down! I am so excited about your quilt. It is amazing! I love it :-D The hand quilting is like a perfect over the top awesome touch. You rock. This quilt rocks. I am HAPPY about it. Congratulations on your beautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Oh how exciting, so glad I came by and got to see the finish! Things always take a bit longer than expected, eh? I may never finish anything ever! Must be nice to cross this off your list :D
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I'm hoping to make one as well, I have my little template cut and am now playing with fabric ;)
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