Monday, January 21, 2013

I'm doing the Happy Dance

Yep, I'm excited because last night I finished the quilting on my Whig Rose. I have been quilting a little almost everyday and I can hardly believe that after several years it is finally done. I love it but a full picture won't be posted til I get a binding on it. This morning I have been researching bindings with flange or piping and I need to do a little experimenting before making a final decision.

Oh and I also finished another William Morris block. Though it isn't my favorite it will do. I actually find it much more difficult to select fabric on these 2 color blocks so I am happy that there aren't many of those even though the stitching goes much faster!



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16 comments:

  1. antique quilterJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    congrats on finishing the hand quilting
    all I can say Is OMG it is amazing, this quilt should be a treasure/heirloom in your family for many many many years to come
    enjoy it.
    Kathie

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  2. Donna~~January 21, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Congratulations on finishing the quilting! So exciting to be nearing the finish!

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  3. Judy DietrichJanuary 21, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Heather--you must be just beaming with happiness with all the work that went into this quilt. It seems like it will never get done, but just a little bit here and there does it!!! It is gorgeous. I think a piping or flange would look very cool on the edge. Hope you can decide on an edging. I think your WM block looks good. It will blend in very well with the others due to the style of the applique. Sometimes one color seems to stand out in a block that uses fewer colors--but it won't when mixed in with the other blocks. You get so much done--congrats!!!

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  4. RachaeldaisyJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Whig Rose is just amazing, so so beautiful!! How exciting that you only have the binding to do..,,time for a movie or two..

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  5. audreyJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Yay!! Super thrilling for you! Congrats on finishing up this step on such an amazing quilt.:)

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  6. SewWhatsNewJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Congratulations. Your quilt is gorgeous. Thanks for your reply. The problem with all stabilizers is that they only last a couple of months after you open the package, after that the glue is not as good any longer. But, I still use it, even if it is not ideal. And do make sure you are using the right side down.^-^

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  7. MiriamJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Woohoo!! Congratulations on finishing quilting! Its really beautiful work! :)

    I love your WM blocks!

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  8. CheriJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Yea!!! A hand quilting completion is an accomplishment. I can't wait to see the whole thing.

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  9. sunnyJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Heather, the Whig Rose is incredible!! Congrats on finishing it up. I'm sure the binding will take no time at all.

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  10. CarlaJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    SO gorgeous!

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  11. ElaineJanuary 22, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Stunning hand quilting! congratulations on a beautiful finish

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  12. JanetJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    What an accomplishment! You must be so pleased. It looks amazing!! I can't wait to see it bound and finished :0)

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  13. Jane in CumbriaJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    What an achievement! The quilting looks so wonderful, and that is on the photo. In reality it must look stunning! Congratulations!

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  14. Carrie P.January 25, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    congrats on your finish!!!

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  15. BarbJanuary 26, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    congratulations!
    what a lovely heirloom quilt!

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  16. pandchintzJanuary 29, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Just beautiful, Heather - well done!!

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