I got the Sizzix geese all basted and quilted, then the binding attached first...
But rather than finishing it off immediately, I've kept the binding for this evening; I am happy about that on so many levels!
Instead, I got on with my #scrappytripalong. I inset yesterday's big block into my solid backing, and then basted the whole 72" beauty! Thank goodness for spray, I was done in half hour; I'd still be grovelling around on the floor, sobbing, if I was pinning!
I picked out my binding, the last piece of one of my favourite DS prints, and I'm 99% sure of the coloured thread I will be using on the back; I'll use off-white on the top.
Now I just have to build up the nerve and stamina to quilt it! It weighs a tonne, and did I mention that it's huge! This is going to be a bit of a job! But the prospect of all that binding, 8yds, will keep me going!
That's one pretty quilt! No be a good girl and get it 'finished'!!!
ReplyDeleteI shall not be expecting a reply tonight - you're busy finishing a fabulous quilt.
ReplyDeleteLooking fantastic...you certainly cracked on with this lot!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work sweetie, simply gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous, you'll have to get out your dumbells to build those arm muscles for such a task! : )
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing both finishes!
ReplyDeleteBoth quilts looking fantastic - hope you've had as nice relaxing evening with your binding
ReplyDeleteHow exciting - can't wait to see both finishes. I have just finished sewing down some binding - I'm happy too!
ReplyDeleteIt is a little freaky to be enjoying binding that much, I think you need help! ;-)
ReplyDeleteWith potential for 2 finishes in quick succession, you are on fire! Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteI hope that your shoulders don't hurt too much as you wrestle that quilt through the machine. Di x
ReplyDeleteI love the big block you have made for the back!
ReplyDeleteIt will be worth every bit of effort....it's so!! lovely!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've got a quilt-a-thon coming up! Jxo
ReplyDeleteThey are each going to be such great quilts!
ReplyDeleteI basted mine and started quilting it today. It is huge and heavy. Your quilt is still among my favorites and I love the binding!
ReplyDeleteAwesome work!! They are both gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love hand sewing binding in the winter as it keeps you warm at the same time!
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be so worth it! Get that sucka basted and quilt like mad.
ReplyDeleteNothing like binding when it's cold.
ReplyDeleteYou are stitching up a storm there Hadley - I'm sure the kids are hoping for some snow with it!
ReplyDeleteIs it finished yet?! The almost brown works well on the back ;o) and I can't wait to see how you quilt it!
ReplyDeleteThe prospect of 8 yards of binding would leave me in tears.
ReplyDeleteNo doubt you have them both finished by the time you see this comment and have probably started another three quilts :-)
ReplyDeleteA quote from my fav movie! I may need to watch again skin. Great job on the quilt.
ReplyDeletethe geese are so lovely! I love the low volume! You did a great job
ReplyDeleteLovely as usual. I particularly like the pink x
ReplyDeleteI love the binding bit the best too!! Soooo satisfying!!
ReplyDeleteIt is great job!!! It looks really sooo pretty! J.
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