I think this is the best Friday Night Sew-in I have had! I actually accomplished a lot! (Helped that the one show I wanted to watch on tv was not on!) Here is the 'diggers & dozers' quilt top that I finished piecing. It still needs borders...measures about 50x52" right now.
Also. I got these borders put together last night, though I didn't sew them on until this morning.
The tiny border (1/4") is a pale blue with pink rosebuds. (Thanks, Janer!) Which, by the way, is what I am using for the backing fabric. So, I thought I would add a special touch to the front with it. Only so much pink one can handle. Not sure if you can tell, but the inside edge is not sewn down. I took 1" strips of fabric, sewed them together (end to end), folded/ironed in half, then sewed to the outside edges of the quilt top all the way around. Like one would do a regular border. Then, I sewed the wider pink border on top of it. Just gives it a little something...and breaks up all that pink! I like it.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10
9 comments:
Those quilt blocks and sashing are perfect for a boys quilt and with specialty blocks, would be fun. Will have to make charity quilts, no kids to quilt for;)
Debbie
It all looks really good, that is a lot of work. I wanted to do a Friday Night Sew In but ended up talking with my brother on the phone.
I hope to get some done today. I have three projects I would like to finish today.
Have a great weekend!
Looks like you got a ton done! I am still (im)patiently waiting for my toddler to take a nap so I can finish up last nights projects and post pictures!
I know if my sons were still little they would have loved the dozer quilt, great job Jacque.
Your work today is very nice! Such a pretty border! I've also never seen the brick pattern with sashing around them. Makes it nice and bright.
Great success with your FNSI! You were on a roll!
Everything looks wonderful!! I am home from Maryland and will sleep in then go to work. Joyce
It is coming along really well - you must be delighted. It looks professional!
Great job sister!!
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