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Saturday, August 13, 2011

What did I achieve today?  Well, let's see.  I trimmed the pastel quilt we worked on on Wednesday.

 It is not a great photo but you can see the striped binding at least.  And here you can see the pretty floral backing which I hadn't shown you before.
Next I made the binding and rod pocket for my Christmas quilt and got them sewn on.  I did the hand sewing tonight while watching TV.   It was a bit of a struggle because my hand was really sore but I really wanted to get it done.  There is just one problem with this quilt.  I am not sure where I can hang in at Christmas time.  I am not sure that I have a wall big enough for it and I don't want to lie it on a sofa etc.  I will have to give it some thought!
 And the back
 And a close up of the backing so you can see what it is like - one of my favourite Christmas fabrics that I have had for ages and am glad to have finally found a use for.
 After finishing the binding a spent an hour or so on my Rainbow Scrap Challenge quilt.  Yes, the colour is white but I teamed it with lots of random scrap squares and got this and tonight I added some squares of the bright blue to some of the four patches.  I have a companion print to the blue which will be the border so I am pick out all the colours to cut some more squares to go with the four patch blocks.  I think there will be some gold in there too somewhere.
 The end result will be something like this and then I will add borders.  I need to do some cutting tomorrow when the light is better, and when I am not so tired.
Now before I go -

You have to see this gorgeous quilt over here.  It is called "Bird of Paradise" and the detail is amazing!

Till next time......happy stitching!

10 comments:

  1. Two wonderful finishes! I love the backings that you used for both. I haven't done anything for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge at all this month.

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  2. I love a striped binding. Your Christmas quilt looks great and it came together so quickly! I love the blocks on the back too.

    LaDonna

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  3. I really like your Christmas quilt..and I am not a Christmas person even. (I know, I shouldn't say that out loud)
    And I checked out that bird..WOW that really is amazing!

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  4. I am a sucker for pastel quilts! So pretty!!!

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  5. I love your quilts. You have totally out done your self. I know you will find just the right spot for it.
    Hugs
    donna

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  6. The christmas quilt has turned out absolutely fantastic and I am sure you will find a wall in your home to hang it at christmas time as it needs to be displayed to show off all your wonderful work and for all to admire xxx

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  7. Lots of finishes-----what a soft pastel quilt the firsy one. Some little lady will love it. Another busy day at Jan Maree's house.

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  8. Great finishes! Love your scrappy rainbow design, looks neat. You'll find somewhere to put your Christmas quilt.....we just keep making them don't we!

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  9. Hi Jan-Marie, Well I just love your Christmas quilt and I have a wall big enough over here at my house. LOL. You have been busy once again. I have just returned home from Canberra the quilt show was great although a lot I had seen before.
    It was very very cold. Glad to be home.
    Thank you so very much with helping to pin baste my quilt on Wednesday I am very grateful.
    (((HUGS))) Roz.

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  10. Two gorgeous finishes - they are truly gorgeous Jan-Marie! Well done at 'working through the pain' to finish the binding off ... and then complete those blocks for the white rainbow challenge quilt!! That's dedication for you!!!

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