I have finally finished my Country at Heart Alphabet quilt top. I quite like the "make do" borders...
I had to add little cornerstones because my fabric was a bit short but I think it looks better that way. I have enough of the first border for the binding, so it has turned out quite balanced after all.
My hexies and I are over our tiff over reverse sewing and are now on speaking terms again.
And I am very close to having the last corner of hexies together.
Whilst I was getting over my sulk I finished the first stitchery block in the Crinoline Ladies Set....btw there is only 9 blocks not 12....can't count around here!
She is really rather sweet. I have started the 2nd traced block but need more thread. Hopefully I can get some today....I don't want risk them going back in their drawer!
Must dash off with Hubby to pick up a new bit for our van....he might even treat me to cake if I am lucky.
Enjoy your day.
Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx
Beautiful fLimsy. Love the crinoline lady & glad you sorted out you tiff with hexies. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle gorgeous quilt you have done a beautiful job of it ,i love the colours you have used,well done xx
ReplyDeleteAll go with you!! I always love matching bindings...Glad you got those hexies back in line!
ReplyDeleteoh gosh your alphabets look amazing... those borders just bring it all together so well. Glad the hexies are behaving and you found some thread after G took you for tea....??
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An excellent choice of border and binding fabrics, Michelle! Looking forward to seeing your crinoline ladies done......and cake, yes, we need cake.....
ReplyDeleteOh I say is that cake and cuppa for me? Another off to be quilted, great feeling isn't it.
ReplyDeleteAh, the crinoline ladies. I made that quilt and still love it to this day. Your alphabet quilt is just beautiful, and I really love the dainty floral of the border. You have a wonderful eye for combining colour and design Michelle. xx
ReplyDeleteYour quilt has worked out well and I do like the cornerstones... you are keeping busy
ReplyDeleteLove your Alphabet quilt. It looks amazing. Crinoline lady is so sweet. Xx
ReplyDeleteA lovely finish. I think you are right about the border. It has worked well especially with the inner and outer green borders as frames.
ReplyDeleteLoving your finished alphabet top....so glad you have settled your rebellious hexies under control.
ReplyDeleteLove your redwork project.
Hope you got your cake!
Wow Michelle... very pretty with the Alphabet quilt top... as for those hexy's, they better behave themselves from now on!!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous! I love the border fabric. What a lot of work.
ReplyDeleteGreat flimsy - the borders work really well. xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous flimsy!! I like the cornerstones. Isn't is funny how we have to make do sometimes and then we like results even more. I hope you got to have your cake.
ReplyDeletePerfect fabric for the border Michelle...
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is lovely, Michelle. I love the crinoline lady.
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