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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!

29 comments:

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

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

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

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  4. Gorgeous work sweetie, simply gorgeous.

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

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  6. Looking forward to seeing both finishes!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  15. They are each going to be such great quilts!

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  16. 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. Awesome work!! They are both gorgeous!

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

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

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  20. Nothing like binding when it's cold.

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

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

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

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  27. Lovely as usual. I particularly like the pink x

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

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

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