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Friday, October 28, 2011

Top finished, binding chosen......

I know this photo doesn't look much different than the last time but it is all sewn now.  I was happy that the end borders fit just fine without a problem.  I have the binding tucked under the right side edge.
I need 17.5" of this narrow stripe fabric for the binding and I have 18" so I will be cutting it very carefully.  I think I might put a Kaffe stripe on the back because it is so soft and would make the quilt feel very lightweight.                                

I'm working at the quilt shop again this morning so I won't sew until afternoon.  I'm also trying to rearrange my main floor studio to the winter configuration.  I don't want to sit by the window in the winter.  If we get the winter they are predicting I think I will be in the studio a lot.  I will not drive on snow and ice unless absolutely necessary.  When I was younger I drove anywhere anytime.  I'm older and wiser now.
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18 comments:

  1. Impera MagnaOctober 28, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Absolutely stunning... congratulations on such a wonderful finish!

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  2. DonnaOctober 28, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    It's beautiful!! You really inspire me.

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  3. Sewing JunkieOctober 28, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Older and wiser aren't we all. Funny how we had no fear. The quilt is beautiful. Hope you get the room rearranged. Chris

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  4. PattilouOctober 28, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    That is one bright and fun quilt! I like how you mixed smaller blocks in withe the 12.5 inch ones. Nice binding.

    Funny how the weather thing affects us so much more as we are older. I find myself content to stay in too!

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  5. HollyMOctober 28, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    It's funny I search out more window space in the winter for the sunshine. I love the quilt and the way you mixed the block sizes.

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  6. SheilaOctober 28, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful! I have enjoyed watching you work through the selection and placement of fabrics. Enjoyed your new blooms, too.

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  7. MaryOctober 28, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    I love the way this turned out and the stripe makes a great binding. Will you machine or hand finish the binding?

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  8. Karen - Quilts...etc.October 28, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    the quilt looks fantastic - I hope you don't have a bad winter but I know what you mean I don't get out in bad weather unless I absolutely have to. Why drive on it unless you need to. I get a lot of sewing done in the winter.
    Karen

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  9. christijowinter933@yahoo.comOctober 28, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Really like the striped fabric for the border and binding. It sets off the squares nicely.

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  10. Needled MomOctober 28, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    That is PERFECT! I love it.

    Yes, we do become wiser about things like that, don't we? Just think of all you will get done this winter.

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  11. LauraOctober 28, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Love it!! I think I just added another pattern to my "must makes" with my Kaffe fabrics. Good thing I've got quite a collection of them lol.

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  12. KristiOctober 28, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    This quilt is just spectacular

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  13. CathiOctober 28, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    It's stunning! Love the fabric you've chosen for the binding.
    I'm thinking of moving my computer desk away from the window this winter.

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  14. Elaine/Muddling ThroughOctober 28, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Wanda, this one is just perfect. Every part of it flows into every other part and they all look so happy together!

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  15. QuiltdivajulieOctober 28, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Wonderful ... simply wonderful!

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  16. LynneOctober 28, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Isn't it great when the weather gives us an excuse to stay in and craft?

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  17. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Here I am just getting to your Friday post at 8:20 P.M.

    It has been fun to watch your Checker Board grow to it's final stage. It truly is what I would call "simple elegance".

    J~MT

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  18. MelindaOctober 28, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I love it. The fabrics, the color, the mix of blocks. It is wonderful!

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