It's a top!
It measures about 66" x 66".
I had a little snag after attaching the last border frame. It left a little awkward background area.
So I quick starch prepped a clamshell, unstitched the borders,
then appliqued it in the corners. I would do it differently if I were starting over, but in the meantime I think it's okay. What do you think?
Aaahh, that moment when you finish a top and say Whew! now I can start hand quilting it....
then you remember you have to find a backing, which means going to the quilt shop because all of yours are wrong. I found this which will work well behind my light top - I really don't like shadowing through a quilt but I didn't want to use muslin this time.
Then you have to wash the backing, press it and piece it. Then you remember oh yeah, I have to mark it too!
My goal is to have it marked and basted by Friday!
I received this delightful dolly quilt from Sheila in Elmhurst. I just LOVE it. Thank you, Sheila!
Their embroidered expressions are so charming.
I love the hair bow on this one.
Here is one that I made. Sadly it has a lot of sun fading.
I'm hoping to get some information from Sheila about the pattern. Can you believe this was dark navy fabric? It is purple now and someday it might be grey.
Dotti sent me a photo of her finished Bow Tie Swap Quilt. What a great setting!
It is sunset season here on Buck Hill. I try to pause everyday to notice it.
I love the blue, white and lavender in the clouds.
I hope you have a Happy Week!
xo
