I have to admit that this has probably been the most labor-intensive quilt I've ever made, thanks to some of those blocks (Y-seams), but most especially because of the scalloped border. I've never done a scalloped border on a quilt before, but I think it turned out beautifully and I would certainly do it again...but only on a VERY special quilt! And since this quilt is for my mom's 80th birthday next month, that makes it a very special quilt indeed.
Special accolades go to my dear, sweet husband who strung up a rope between two trees and then used a ratchet strap to raise the quilt so it wasn't dragging on the ground while I photographed it. He's my hero and my best friend! (He also took Laura out for the day so I could finish sewing the binding in peace!)
I brought the quilt back inside to show a close-up of the scalloped edges. As mentioned in my previous post, it took a little less than two and a half hours to machine sew the binding. Then I watched SEVEN episodes (between six and seven hours!) of Downton Abbey to hand sew the binding. Definitely qualifies it as a LABOR of love! It's such a relief to finish it, but it's so lovely to look at it!
Since I'm specifically writing this post to report for my completed projects over at Fiber of All Sorts for
A Lovely Year of Finishes, I thought I probably ought to include what else I've done. I reported at my
Mid-Month Check-In on several finishes I had already accomplished, but since then I've finished both the Egg Money quilt and My Friendship Bee wall hanging.
I've finished the top of my Martinsville Rose quilt and the backing and batting are loaded on the quilt frame, with the top going on in just a few minutes. It will be quilted and finished before the month is out (I'm on a roll here!)
The only other project I have to report on is my Embroidery stitchery for the March blog hop and I can't show that, but I will say it's not finished YET, but I'm working on it.
It's been a busy month and I'm bit worn out, but thankful to have gotten so much done--especially these large quilts. I'm looking forward to spending more time working on much smaller projects next month!
And now...it's only 5:00 pm so the day isn't over yet and there's still time to "Get More Done...Today!"
I'm linking this post with
Sew Cute Tuesday at better off thread and to
Fabric Tuesday at Quilt Story
and to
tgiffriday at Quokka Quilts
I love all of your quilts, but especially the Egg Money one. The scalloped border takes that quilt into a realm of its own! Your mother is going to absolutely love it, a real labour of love.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts! I love the scallop border and binding on the Egg Money quilt ... the perfect touch. Looking forward to seeing your Stitch Me Up. I am still working on my Nancy Drew so you are ahead of me on that one. Aren't these blog hops fun?
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a kind comment ... makes my quilty day ... :) Pat
You do such wonderful work. Congratulations on your finish.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilts! Your mom's quilt turned out wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work and your mom will love her quilt! How sweet of your husband to go to all of that work for you! Thanks for sharing.
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Oh the quilt for your mom is just wonderful!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love your Mom's Egg Money quilt! You did Good!
ReplyDeletePhew.. you are just busting them out. Great finishes! I can't wait to see more. Thanks for linking up my dear
ReplyDeleteI knew you could do it! Well done,on all your projects :0)
ReplyDeleteAll your quilts are fantastic, the scalloped edge is stunning.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness what stunning quilts you make! And your quilt with the scalloped edge is beautiful, I am sure your mum will be delighted with it :-)
ReplyDeleteYour mom's egg money quilt is gorgeous! I love the border, and those blocks are wow! Everything looks great!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt! Lucky mum! I love the idea of the ratchet for taking photos! I usually rely on bribing one of my reluctant children but that does rather limit the size of quilt you can make when you're waiting for them to grow a couple of inches before you can add that border!! Love the scalloped edge btw!
ReplyDeleteThe scalloped edge is beautiful...well, the whole thing is beautiful! The edge is a real eye catcher.
ReplyDeleteWw, you've been busy! Beautiful projects, Gwen. Thanks for linking up to TGIFF!
ReplyDeleteThese are so lovely! I do love that Friendship Bee quilt, and the Egg Money quilt is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove the scalloped border. What a wonderful quilt!
ReplyDeleteGreat finishes! And kudos for the scalloped binding. Those are very time consuming.
ReplyDeleteI love the birthday quilt that you made for you mom! I love the scalloped border. And how sweet of your husband to help you out :) Those quilting husbands surely are irreplaceable!!
ReplyDeleteBrava! The scalloped edge is so pretty for this quilt. I recently did one, too, and it's remarkable how much time they take. Worth it, though, on those special quilts. They're a wonderful edge, for sure.
ReplyDeleteOh i love the scalloped binding! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm Sue and I've found you via Lily's Quilts. I love these quilts, the egg money quilt is especially lovely. Your mum will love it.
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