So, as is my wont, I disappeared for while. My oh-so-fickle sewing mojo took an extended holiday, and decided to return only this past Sunday evening… I’ve been stymied not only creatively, but by supplies, particularly on those projects that I wanted to finish.
For instance, the Botanical BOM, which I left off on 11/4/2012, having finished off the fourth and final tree block. I tried twice, to finish the thing, but discovered that I had misplaced or used the ‘extra’ yardage for the white on white print that is used in the majority of this particular project. Sunday, in a serendipitous trip to Joann’s, I found that they had that print back in stock.
Needless to say, I bought three yards.
This spurred a yen – nay, a need to be productive. By the time we wrapped our annual Nilbog New Year’s Get Together – yes, we watch Troll 2, eat green food, and drink alcohol – I had gotten this far:
Well, obviously, I couldn’t leave it half done, could I? Especially with having today off? Of course not!
In a marathon of sewing this afternoon, during which I stabbed myself with pins five freaking times, I got the top done:
Yes, that is my living room floor…
I had to stand on the couch to get this shot, and as you can see from the upper left corner, I couldn’t even spread it out all the way.
But, hot damn, it’s done! At least this stage of it.
Now I just have to figure out how to quilt 110″ X 110″ inches of fabric.
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That quilt is absolutely beautiful!
Thank you! I’m glad it’s finally at this stage 🙂
It’s gorgeous!! And I am in awe and deeply jealous of your speed – my quilts, even throws and cribs, take me months, alas!
I only wish this one were speedy – I’ve actually done the blocks for this as a BOM, so it took a year to get to this point. However, I am determined to quilt it up before the month is out.
It is lovely! Are you planning to quilt it on a domestic or something a bit bigger? I really like it and the colours are so nice. I look forward to seeing your blog post on the completed job.
I’m actually debating the quilting issue now… A friend of mine owns a machine quilting frame, which I am welcome to use any time, so it’s a possibility. However, I do own a couple of domestic machines, one of which is perfect for FMQ. Then again… there’s always the possibility of doing the deed by hand.
That is a really big freakin’ quilt. I’m just sayin’.
And I hope you seriously consider throwing it on the frame. Although, knowing you (and me), you’ll still finish yours before I finish mine, even if you hand quilt it. Can’t wait to see it!
I’m kind of terrified about how large it is. Apparently, ‘working small’ is no longer in my craft vocabulary.
I am seriously thinking about throwing it on your frame – I might have to throw a practice piece on there first though.
Congrats on the finish. Looks like a very productive start to the new year
Thank! It makes me feel really good about the start of the year. I’m really hoping to clear away a bunch of WIPs this year.