She's off the frame for good this time! Finally! WooHoo...I'm kicking up my heels hillbilly style. Me doing the Happy Hillbilly Hoedown isn't nearly as pretty as the quilt, but I'm sure both would make you smile! The 36 yo-yo's have been glue basted and ready are for hand stitching. As soon as I machine stitch the binding to the front of the quilt I'll start the hand stitching marathon.
Stitching the binding to a quilt is the only time I sit and watch TV all day while sewing. Since this is a fairly large quilt, about 88 x 100, it's going to take a few hours. With the yo-yo's maybe 2 days!
I can't wait to show you the entire quilt, She's a cutie!
I'm linking up today with Kathy@KathyQuilts for Slow Stitching Sunday. These gals do some amazing hand piecing and quilting. Great inspiration. I joined Kathy's linky hoping that it would keep me inspired to get my handwork UFO's finished. Not only has it helped(so far) to keep me on track but it's also rekindle my interest in learning to hand quilt.
~ Lea Anne ~
today's freebie from A Bright Corner
Your quilt is looking great. I can't wait to see the finish. Your yo-yo's are perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteGlad you joined us over at Slow Stitching Sundays! I can't wait to see the whole quilt too! Glad you are celebrating a finish and you deserve to kick up your heels
ReplyDeleteWow! You are nearly done and I can't wait to see the finished quilt because the bits have been lovely. Slow Sunday Stitching helps me to get my UFOs done too.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the end product! It is looking beautiful so far. Nothing like a bit of encouragement from others who love stitching to keep you motivated is there? I am just back from a break at Slow Stitching Sundays and I had forgotten how wonderful everyone is! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your stitching.
ReplyDeleteShe's a pretty for sure! :) It IS nice to have this link party for projects that take forever and a day or just for occasional ones that are by hand :)
ReplyDeleteI like it because when I need to get up and stretch or put the stitching down for awhile to mix some meatballs , lol...like just now...then I can check in to see what the others are up to before I get back to whatever I am stitching :)
So delighted to hear that you are inspired to learn to hand quilt! That's a lot of binding you get to enjoy today!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the whole quilt--it looks like a happy one!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get all the binding done - that's a lot of stitching you have to do. The quilt looks very pretty - will be nice to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, I can't wait to see it finished! You are such an inspiration to me!
ReplyDeleteI like the pretty bright fabrics. Looking forward to seeing the completed quiltt.
ReplyDeletethis looks pretty spectacular enjoy sewing the binding and them we will see it in all its glory
ReplyDeleteI love hand stitching the binding! It means a project is almost done and ready to share! Can't wait to see your finished quilt!
ReplyDeleteThe sneak peak is beautiful. Sewing the binding down is one of my favorite things to do. Relaxing and satisfying... the quilt will be finished soon! Can't wait to see your finished beauty.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I love stitching the binding, it means that something is finished!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a quilting finish. It looks so nice. Can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteOh Yes Yes, can't wait to see it all gussied up and finished! Go Go Go!
ReplyDeleteThe sneak peak looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your work!! And yes...I love hand binding too!
ReplyDeleteSo you do all the quilting first, and then hand stitch the yo yos? I always wondered how one would maneuver around 3 D embellishments like that during quilting. Your quilt is looking lovely!
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