Sunday, 22 December 2019

Finished!


FINALLY FINISHED.   Quilt for Danny, with Space Invader as requested.  The spots are on the camera and not on the quilt, thankfully.  I spent 11 hours on this yesterday, just doing the binding.  It is far from perfect but I think he will like it.

 Below is the finished hexi table runner which is hand-pieced and hand-quilted, on my lap, as an evening distraction.


Only now can I start organizing myself for Christmas, with cleaning and baking.  I'll get there, but I have vowed, no more last minute sewing ever again!

 Anyway, Merry Christmas everyone, and all the best for 2020.
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  1. the veg artist23 December 2019 at 01:19

    And Merry Christmas to you, and I hope 2020 goes more the way you want it to!

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    1. Bovey Belle23 December 2019 at 11:52

      Thank you my dear, and the same sentiments to you too of course.

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  2. Joan (Devon)23 December 2019 at 01:45

    Working with all that black must have been a labour of love and he is sure to love his custom made quilt. I have a few fat quarters and I'm toying with the idea of doing a patchwork table runner next year, so can you tell me please the size of your hexies?

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    1. Bovey Belle23 December 2019 at 11:54

      At least the black hid any little hiccups in the quilt-stitching. It would have been straightforward if I had allowed myself a little more time. The hexi's are two inch ones I think - I made them to fit some "padded" pre-cut liners which I bought at a Quilt Festival. The "padded" liners are in place of a paper former and you just sew into them and they give shape and firmness to the finished piece.

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  3. Jackie23 December 2019 at 04:01

    What lovely finishes. The quilt is wonderful and the colours in the table runner go together beautifully.

    God bless.

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    1. Bovey Belle23 December 2019 at 11:55

      Thanks Jackie. I seem to have had a thing going for that colour range this year and they all came from my stash. I even stitch-ripped out a few I had sewn in already to incorporate some new fabric I got in a bundle from the car boot sale.

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  4. Lynda23 December 2019 at 04:51

    I have vowed the same in the past.. as a procrastinator, it's difficult to stop!

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    1. Bovey Belle23 December 2019 at 11:55

      I have learned a BIG lesson from this quilt!

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  5. Morning's Minion23 December 2019 at 08:09

    I'm thinking you may have a 'stiff neck' from the hand hemming--its a chore that always settles in neck and shoulders. Well done in time for Christmas!
    Your table runner is a lovely blast of colors!

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    1. Bovey Belle23 December 2019 at 11:56

      Yup - and do you know, by way of "light relief" from the stitching, I soaked and scrubbed the oven shelves and tin which saves the oven bottom. THAT was fun (not!)

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  6. Judy23 December 2019 at 09:25

    Merry Christmas to you and your family! Wishing you all the best in 2020!

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  7. Ragged Robin23 December 2019 at 12:10

    The quilt is super. Merry Christmas to you and your family too and wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful 2020.

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