Hi Cuties, I've finally put on the binding, and the quilt is on my bed.
I got a call from Nicola (my quilter) last Wednesday saying it was ready. Her husband got Covid in December and she had to isolate with him. Then as she had quite a few quilts to do, she did too much and ended up damaging her elbows and had Cortisone injections in them, ouch!I bought wide bias binding and sewed it on the four sides on Sunday afternoon. Monday I hand stitched one side down, Tuesday another side and I finished the other sides yesterday.
I placed it on my bed last night and it's quite heavy. I am hot blooded (don't laugh) and only sleep with a top sheet and a doona cover minus the doona inside. So halfway through the night, I kicked off the quilt along the right hand side.
I'm thinking I'll do what Carolyn has suggested in her post and make some pillowcases to accessorise the quilt. Love Chris
234475Beautiful Chris! I know how heavy a quilt this size is. It came out so nice. I like the canvas above too.
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by pennifold
24 Mar 2022
Thanks so much Toogie, yes, it's a weighty one alright. I love the picture too, it's very calming. Love Chris
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26116224424Chris your quilt turned out very lovely. Thank you for sharing
Happy Stitching Brenda Lea
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97922267Oh my! What a magnificent quilt! How you laid out the blocks is fantastic and the border really is the finishing touch! Congratulations on creating this heirloom piece!
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by pennifold
18 Mar 2022
Thanks so much Penny, that's a question to ponder. I don't know who will get this when I die. Maybe Dana, she loves blue, Amy is a green girl and Ben blue too. I'll have to think about that. Love Chris
33641You have outdone yourself. It is absolutely beautiful. Just think how warm it will be in winter time. I just love it with the plain navy pillowcases. I think it need the contrast.
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by pennifold
18 Mar 2022
Hi Sarah, yes, I agree with you, but I'd like to try it out and of course I don't sleep on these pillows anyway. I have a pale blue satin pillowcase that I sleep on. I take these pillows off every night. Love Chris
25496841781Congratulations on completing the most beautiful quilt I have ever seen. I remember when you started this quilt. If it is too warm for you, I know someone who loves bedding warmth. Sweet dreams my friend, Suzanna
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by pennifold
18 Mar 2022
Ha ha ha Suzanna, it would cost the earth to post it to you!! As you know at the moment down-under it's Autumn and the days are beginning to get cool. For instance it was 29C yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!! yuck, I don't like this weather. Can't wait for the real cool days, maybe late April or May! Love Chris
18140Oh Chris this is absolutely beautiful. Matching Pillow case would just finish it off. Hugs
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by pennifold
18 Mar 2022
Hi Shirley, yes, I thought so too and after reading Carolyn's post made me want to do it even more. Love Chris
52686Just Stunning, you certainly make some beautiful things but this I think one of your best Val
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787312452Stunning Chris!! Beautifully executed!!! Congratulations!!!!
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3244Congratulation Chris, this is one of the best quilt ever. Stunning indeed.
I too like the color combination that I find very elegant. Hugs Roberta
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by pennifold
18 Mar 2022
Thanks Roberta, I love it too. It's quite warm to sleep under as well. Love Chris
9009Wow this is fantastic Quilt completed!!Awesome job completed!!
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66014That is beautiful and 'ta-da' finished. Pillowcases would be a great accessory unless it is still large enough to tuck and fold over a pillow set but I like that idea.
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by pennifold
18 Mar 2022
Thanks Patti, it would be, but I think having the pillowcases with some of the designs on it will look great. Love Chris
18469I absolutely love it!! The colors are perfect and my favorite too!! It is a work of art!! Hugs!
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by pennifold
18 Mar 2022
Thanks so much Laura, yes, I love blue and my whole home has blue in every room. Love Chris
96237Wow! Your bed with the headboard and quilt really pops! It is worth every minute of hard work you have put into it. I think the pillows will also look lovely.
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360638115689202446079Beautiful work as always... it looks wonderful on the bed. you have a keen eye ...
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