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Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Go Geese Lightning!

It may have not gone above minus 4 outside, but I had a good day indoors in the peace, quiet and warm.

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!
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29 comments:

  1. Susan16 January 2013 at 20:04

    That's one pretty quilt! No be a good girl and get it 'finished'!!!

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  2. Canadian Abroad16 January 2013 at 20:10

    I shall not be expecting a reply tonight - you're busy finishing a fabulous quilt.

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  3. lindsey16 January 2013 at 20:23

    Looking fantastic...you certainly cracked on with this lot!

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  4. Sarah16 January 2013 at 21:15

    Gorgeous work sweetie, simply gorgeous.

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  5. heart of charnwood16 January 2013 at 21:23

    Looks gorgeous, you'll have to get out your dumbells to build those arm muscles for such a task! : )

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  6. Katy Cameron16 January 2013 at 21:32

    Looking forward to seeing both finishes!

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  7. Catherine16 January 2013 at 21:40

    Both quilts looking fantastic - hope you've had as nice relaxing evening with your binding

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  8. Annabella16 January 2013 at 21:52

    How exciting - can't wait to see both finishes. I have just finished sewing down some binding - I'm happy too!

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  9. Kelly16 January 2013 at 22:03

    It is a little freaky to be enjoying binding that much, I think you need help! ;-)

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  10. Trudi16 January 2013 at 22:09

    With potential for 2 finishes in quick succession, you are on fire! Stay warm!

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  11. Di16 January 2013 at 22:35

    I hope that your shoulders don't hurt too much as you wrestle that quilt through the machine. Di x

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  12. Kirsten16 January 2013 at 23:20

    I love the big block you have made for the back!

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  13. Deborah16 January 2013 at 23:58

    It will be worth every bit of effort....it's so!! lovely!

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  14. Judith, Belfast17 January 2013 at 00:05

    Looks like you've got a quilt-a-thon coming up! Jxo

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  15. Leanne17 January 2013 at 01:13

    They are each going to be such great quilts!

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  16. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com17 January 2013 at 05:38

    I basted mine and started quilting it today. It is huge and heavy. Your quilt is still among my favorites and I love the binding!

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  17. Poppyprint17 January 2013 at 06:52

    Awesome work!! They are both gorgeous!

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  18. Benta AtSLIKstitches17 January 2013 at 07:34

    I love hand sewing binding in the winter as it keeps you warm at the same time!

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  19. Cindy17 January 2013 at 07:44

    It's going to be so worth it! Get that sucka basted and quilt like mad.

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  20. Sheila17 January 2013 at 08:35

    Nothing like binding when it's cold.

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  21. Nicky17 January 2013 at 08:43

    You are stitching up a storm there Hadley - I'm sure the kids are hoping for some snow with it!

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  22. Archie The Wonder Dog17 January 2013 at 09:59

    Is it finished yet?! The almost brown works well on the back ;o) and I can't wait to see how you quilt it!

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  23. Toni17 January 2013 at 11:13

    The prospect of 8 yards of binding would leave me in tears.

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  24. Isisjem17 January 2013 at 12:22

    No doubt you have them both finished by the time you see this comment and have probably started another three quilts :-)

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  25. Rhonda the Rambler17 January 2013 at 12:26

    A quote from my fav movie! I may need to watch again skin. Great job on the quilt.

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  26. cheeky monkey17 January 2013 at 13:06

    the geese are so lovely! I love the low volume! You did a great job

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  27. Annabelle17 January 2013 at 17:33

    Lovely as usual. I particularly like the pink x

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  28. Run Quilt Knit Write17 January 2013 at 18:23

    I love the binding bit the best too!! Soooo satisfying!!

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  29. Jolana22 January 2013 at 19:49

    It is great job!!! It looks really sooo pretty! J.

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