It only took 8 years to get this one to the finish line. I finished quilting at 11 last night so I will remove it from the longarm today. Here is the post when the top was finished.
I also chose the binding for this one and cut the strips.
And of course I need a photo of something in my garden. This zinnia was the prettiest of the ones in full bloom and it is slightly beyond its prime.
That's great you have now got it quilted.....keep up the momentum and get the binding on and finished..... Been look time since I grew done zinnias but they are such happy plants.....
I can't wait to see the whole top quilted. It is gorgeous. I was away for 2 1/2 days last week and when I came back, it looks like someone took a blowtorch to all my flowers. The zinnias seemed to have survived as well as a few roses.
Love all of this... isn't it great to finish up a quilt that's been waiting a long time?? And it's stunning! The border you chose for the pineapple works beautifully, and thanks for sharing your zinnia's dose of sunshine. Well done!
oh Goodness, I love this quilt,,,, loved it when you first finished it and still love it now!! I made one like it with pink polka dots instead of black for a GrandDaughter!!
So what if your quilt top was waiting in the wings 8 years… I’ve been following your blog for years and that is your rhythm on finishing your pieces of art, many times. And they are just as spectacular and timeless as ever, whenever you finish them.
And your golden zinnia is so pretty……. I have a window box full of marigolds that have made me smile every day with their golden glory. With them right up against the house I’m hoping they will last till thanksgiving.
LOL, I wrote this comment on the wrong blog post. I meant to post it here, instead posted it on the link for the 2013 post.
"Fantastic design, Wanda. Of course, you executed it perfectly. I'm saving it for inspiration for one of those "one day I'm going to make one...". I think it should become your #1 favorite! :):) "
That's great you have now got it quilted.....keep up the momentum and get the binding on and finished.....
ReplyDeleteBeen look time since I grew done zinnias but they are such happy plants.....
I can't wait to see the whole top quilted. It is gorgeous. I was away for 2 1/2 days last week and when I came back, it looks like someone took a blowtorch to all my flowers. The zinnias seemed to have survived as well as a few roses.
ReplyDeleteThat is great you got another one quilted. Between the heat and the rain I never made a tour of the yard this weekend.
ReplyDeleteI loved this quilt when you showed it all those years ago. So vibrant and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteWow, you must be satisfied to get this on done! My look back at your post showed how pretty this one is.
ReplyDeleteLove all of this... isn't it great to finish up a quilt that's been waiting a long time?? And it's stunning!
ReplyDeleteThe border you chose for the pineapple works beautifully, and thanks for sharing your zinnia's dose of sunshine.
Well done!
2013! That is a gorgeous quilt - I am glad it is getting attention. Already quilted and binding selected, looks like it will be finished soon.
ReplyDeleteoh Goodness, I love this quilt,,,, loved it when you first finished it and still love it now!! I made one like it with pink polka dots instead of black for a GrandDaughter!!
ReplyDeleteWhy does it take us so long to get them to the quilted stage? Piecing is so much more fun. I’m jealous of your pretty zinnias.
ReplyDeleteI love the one you've just quilted - that style of skinny strings with your color sense makes it SING! Happy binding . . .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt--congrats on getting it quilted...;))
ReplyDeleteStill stringing along here a little at a time...
emptying those scrap bags!!
hugs, Julierose
This is my top favorite (and I have a lot of favorites) quilt of yours—such a beauty!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting, long term projects are so rewarding - eventually!
ReplyDeleteSo what if your quilt top was waiting in the wings 8 years… I’ve been following your blog for years and that is your rhythm on finishing your pieces of art, many times. And they are just as spectacular and timeless as ever, whenever you finish them.
ReplyDeleteAnd your golden zinnia is so pretty……. I have a window box full of marigolds that have made me smile every day with their golden glory. With them right up against the house I’m hoping they will last till thanksgiving.
JJM
I have admired that quilt top for years so I'm delighted you finished quilting it. Hooray! I'd never finish much if I still hand quilted.
ReplyDeleteLOL, I wrote this comment on the wrong blog post. I meant to post it here, instead posted it on the link for the 2013 post.
ReplyDelete"Fantastic design, Wanda. Of course, you executed it perfectly. I'm saving it for inspiration for one of those "one day I'm going to make one...". I think it should become your #1 favorite! :):) "