Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Almost Two Years…

I started this nine patch quilt along with AmandaJean in August of 2009!!! This has always been my WIP (work in progress quilt). I worked on her whenever I was between other projects.
Well…
I am delighted to say.

“She is done, and I am in love”!!!!~!

It was a beautiful sunny day so I took her outside!

Here is the front...



For the back I wanted to use my scrap pile of pinks, not exactly even, but I still love the look.




Thank you to so many of you that gave me ideas for the sashing; I went with a simple curve hand stitched in pink. For the nine patches I stitched a double row X with white thread in each square.



I think you can see the X in this photo...




Just a peek at the stitching on the back.




This was worth all the time it took to make and will grace our bed this summer.



Happy Sewing!!

17 comments:

  1. Beautiful quilt. congratulations on another finish.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  2. I LOVE this one too...took you awhile, but I am thinking you are getting quite a few done...is this the secret? lol. Start a whole bunch and years later finish them all up at once? And you know I think it would be great for a picnic blanket..but that is me..

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  3. Just beautiful, Jane! Totally worth the wait!

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  4. So fresh and springy looking....great jb!

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  5. you go Jane! I love it! The colors and quilting make me smile! And yes, it's perfect for a spring/summer bed.

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  6. Congratulations, I bet it feels good to have it finished (uh-oh I'm ashamed to admit I haven't finished mine I better get right on that). It was a fun quilt along, nine patch and bright fabrics perfect for the summer!

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  7. I started that same Quilt Along and just finished my quilt as well at the beginning of this month. It is one of my favorite quilts. I too kept working on mine in between other projects -Quilts for myself always tend to be put on the back burner. So I know how you feel to have it finally finished. Yours looks lovely and will look great on your bed for summer, and I love your hand quilting. Very impressive.

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  8. I love it Jane and I love your quilting. I'm getting ready to hand quilt a top - haven't done that in years - and am trying to decide on the "design." Probably just straight lines for me but I'll think about your waves. :) blessings, marlene

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  9. Very nice. I, too, have never finished the quilting on mine. I need to get it out and work on it.

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  10. Gorgeous! I love the backing and all that lovely hand stitching! What a treasure!

    MGM

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  11. A great finish, Jane. Love your choice for the back, and the hand quilting is beautiful.

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  12. It is beautiful. I love the fabrics you used for the back. I am still working on mine.

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  13. You have ever reason to be delighted with this lovely quilt. I think 2 years is pretty good - I'm sure it'll take me a lot longer to finish my first quilt!
    Teresa x

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  14. Jane, I did this quilt a long too, but thought that I had to work along with Amandajean. I love your quilting works. I'm also going to try to do some different free motion this year and you are an inspiration!

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  15. Congratulations, Jane! Your hand quilting adds a sweet touch to this cutie-pie! I adore your summer quilt... enjoy your fruits of labor :)

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