by pinon 16 May 2015

Finally finished a quilt I promised to a friend two years ago. I enjoy piecing and was intrigued by the jelly roll race quilt tops but I don't like the quilting and binding, mainly because I am never satisfied. Well my friend is moving to Washington state next week so I had to finish it, no more procrastinating...so here it is and I was pleasantly surprised that the despised quilting and binding went very well.


This post was prompted by rescuer's post about pictures.

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by blueeyedblonde 20 May 2015

looks great!

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by karenalice 20 May 2015

That looks like it was so much fun to design & sew!

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by sdrise 20 May 2015

Neat colors!! Great job! Suzanne

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by kezza2sew 20 May 2015

I love your quilt, so glad to view this.

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by lhart 20 May 2015

Your quilt turned out beautiful! You have a very lucky friend.

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by mops Moderator 20 May 2015

I love the colours! A beautiful quilt, nicely finished, well done!

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by joanne8125 19 May 2015

Great job.

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by decojo 18 May 2015

Beautifully done!

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by cj2sew 17 May 2015

What beautiful colors. I like it. I have quilted mine with just straight line quilting down the middle of the strip or an overall design. It is always good to really finish a quilt. Great job.

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pinon by pinon 17 May 2015

Thank you, I just did an easy meandering stitch. It was just such a relief to have it done at last. Sure felt good though. LOL

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by brendalea 17 May 2015

Very nicely done, like the touch of purple in it. Thank you for sharing,
Happy Stitching :~)

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by rescuer Moderator 17 May 2015

Wow! Beautifully done!
I am sorry your friend is moving but I am so glad you posted

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pinon by pinon 17 May 2015

Thank you. :)

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by cfidl 17 May 2015

Yeah for you! Yeah for Rescuer!! I love it and I usually do not like jelly roll quilts. I think it is the random repetition of colors. Excellent and congratulations! I have a quilt older than you that needs a bit more piecing( I have contrary seams) and the rest.

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pinon by pinon 17 May 2015

Thank you. I like the randomness of it, it's mindless piecing I guess... although I like choosing the fabrics for more traditional piecing.

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by dragonflyer 17 May 2015

Congratulations on finishing this beauty! Nothing like a deadline to spur you to the finish line! I am sure your friend will cherish this forever and remember the times you shared every time she sees this!

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pinon by pinon 17 May 2015

Thanks, I do manage to get things finished if there is a deadline. Nothing like a bit of pressure... LOL

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by sonjapotgieter 17 May 2015

Stunning quilt..Beautiful colours

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pinon by pinon 17 May 2015

Thank you, I like them too. :)

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by lidiad 17 May 2015

That's a lovely quilt!
Hugs, Lidia

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pinon by pinon 17 May 2015

Thank you. :)

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by toogie 17 May 2015

Nice job! Next time will be shorter now that you have the hang of it.

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pinon by pinon 17 May 2015

Thank you and I hope so. :)

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by rgotter 16 May 2015

Very pretty! I know what you mean about the quilting and binding part too. I always have to do the binding twice it seems.

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pinon by pinon 17 May 2015

Thank you, only once this time. :)

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by oaro 16 May 2015

very nice looks great love the colors

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pinon by pinon 16 May 2015

Thanks. :)

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by pennifold 16 May 2015

Well done Becky - you've done a wonderful job and the colours are so soothing. She will love it! Love Chris

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pinon by pinon 16 May 2015

Thanks Chris, I think she does. :)

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by sandralochran 16 May 2015

Love it

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pinon by pinon 16 May 2015

Thank you.

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by noah 16 May 2015

Excellent i will give you an A+ Now the next one should only take what???6 months???hug lol

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pinon by pinon 16 May 2015

Ha Ha Ha! I have another top that's been waiting over a year... But maybe I won't put it off as long... :). Thanks!

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by lbrow 16 May 2015

Beautiful job!/Lillian

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pinon by pinon 16 May 2015

Thanks.

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by vickiannette 16 May 2015

this is a nice one, isn't it. I have one to make up, but just haven't gotten around to it. You may have just inspired me! Your friend will need it in Washington won't she? I believe it can get a bit cold there [I am from the Southern part of Australia where it is a very temperate climate]

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pinon by pinon 16 May 2015

Thank you. It's quite different from dry New Mexico, but she's not concerned. I hope the weather will convince her to come "home". Just my own self interest talking here. LOL

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by dordonc 16 May 2015

lovely colors beautiful work.......

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pinon by pinon 16 May 2015

Thank you, The colors really do say "her"

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by RockyB 16 May 2015

I think it's beautiful! Love the colors! She'll always think of you when she sees it!

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pinon by pinon 16 May 2015

Thank you, I hope she does.

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by pldc 16 May 2015

I love it! The colour combinations make this quite striking. You & she should be well pleased!~hugs~

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pinon by pinon 16 May 2015

Thank you the look on her face said it all-WOW!

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