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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Time for the Binding.

Hooray! Yipee and Woo Hoo! I have been under the gun to finish a project of late and I really scared myself this time.....you know bite off a big bit and then chew like crazy. Needless to say my jaws are very sore. I didn't think I would get it done but I did! I shall tell you about this quilt at a later date but I am a little excited about it......you know how exciteable I can get! Anyway all the hand quilting is done and I have sewn the binding on today and tonight I can relax and hand stitch the binding down. aaaaahhhhhh....
Well guess who else is now in the hoop????? Yep the 'bossy mouse'. Quite pleased about it she is too as she was very put out at being put to one side for "THAT OTHER" quilt. So yes "A Christmas Tail" is finally getting quilted. It shouldn't take long as it is really a large wall hanging.
I am now looking forward to getting back to my Mum's quilt and also my little Christmas Swap stitchings....I do so want to be a good little "Elf" but life seems to be getting in my way lately. Still as they say 'it's all good'.
Well time for a cuppa and to consider what Domestic Goddess miracle I can produce for dinner.
Enjoy your evening,
Blessings Michelle xxx

Posted by at 5:05 PM

23 comments:

  1. Sharon - Lilabelle LaneOctober 11, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    looking forward to seeing more :) hugs

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  2. LesleyOctober 11, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Your projects are beautiful!

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  3. NoelaOctober 11, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Thought you were a bit quiet of late. You have been busy. What I can see of the projects looks lovely. Will look forward to seeing them in full soon. Hugs.....

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  4. UnknownOctober 11, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Love your mouse stitchings Michelle. Sharyn :)

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  5. SusanOctober 11, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    It's looking very Christmassy in your hoop, lots of lovely work there. Don't forget to rest now and then!

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  6. KarenOctober 11, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Isn't it surprising how well we work when a deadline is looming? Good to have it out of the way.
    I'm getting quite attached to this bossy mouse.

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  7. Bev COctober 11, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Hello Michelle,

    Who knew that sewing on binding could make us so happy. Congrats on your near finish. Hope a delicious dinner was had.

    Happy stitching.
    Bev.xoxo

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  8. SheilaOctober 11, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    Interesting sneak peak and I love the little mouse , so sweet , can't wait to see more.hugs Sheila

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  9. MariaOctober 12, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    so looking forward to the reveal when your wall hanging is done..
    Love the mouse stitchery..

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  10. ShayOctober 12, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    I always feel triumphant when I get to the hand stitching the binding part. It means a quilt is almost done and that's a great feeling.

    What a cute little mouse!

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  11. Daisy JayneOctober 12, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    You tease.... looking forward to the next tease or maybe a show and tell finish

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  12. quilterlizOctober 12, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    G'day Michelle. Can't wait to see it all revealed Michelle. Take care. Liz...

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  13. JeanetteOctober 12, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Love the bossy mouse & the sneak peek. Hugs,

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  14. KathyOctober 12, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    I enjoy hand binding- it is a peaceful and relatively mindless task that can be done while chatting, watching TV or sitting in the sun :). Your bossy little Christmas mouse looks intriguing, shall be waiting to see her (?) complete.

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  15. Christine MOctober 12, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    I can't wait to see the finished quilts. Hopefully, Miss Mousey will be a little quieter for you now you are paying her some attention!

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  16. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra StitcheriesOctober 12, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    ha ha Michellle I love how you write...I love sewing down binding...You Go Domestic Goddess!

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  17. donnaOctober 12, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    I want to see more. lol It feels so good to finish a lovely project. Your stitching is just beautiful.
    Hugs
    donna

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  18. KayleeOctober 12, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    All gorgeous as usual Michelle, good luck..

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  19. Briar RoseOctober 12, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Lovely work Michelle, Miss Mousey should be happy now, I have just caught up with your Tuesday treasures, and just love your scrappy Quilts, you are always an inspiration, I must try harder to use my overflowing stash,Cheers Rosalie.

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  20. Love Of QuiltsOctober 12, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Bossy Mouse is going to be pleased to be finished, as you were to have the quilt finished. All is well that ends well even if it is a little time consuming.

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  21. CarinOctober 12, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Good luck with the binding, its looking great.
    And what a sweet mouse is in the hoop !!

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  22. KatherineOctober 13, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    beautiful hand quilting. i spent yesterday prep, baste and started machine quilting a small christmas themed quilt. lets just say i am learning a lot so far and i have only just used the walking foot to stitch in the ditch. more to come later fingers crossed the experiment works

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  23. MargOctober 13, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    It's a good feeling to be at the hand stitching binding part. Looking forward to seeing both of your projects. The mouse is very cute.

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