a finish!!!!

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Well as I suspected - my quilting genes have returned - see previous posts!  As I have not been having the best of times lately, Ive been feeling I need to get back to what I used to love doing - and one of those things is quilting.  So.....to cut a long story short, dug out this quilt top that I hate to think how long ago was made and proceeded to machine quilt, bind and label it.  Yes the purists would say it should have been handquilted but I dont care!  Its a lovely quilt and I just wanted it done.  It looks lovely hung over my sewing machine.  And the roll on continues - found a table runner that just needs some blanket stitch embroidery on some flowers and leaves and binding and then it is done!  For your knitters dont despair - knitting is STILL being done as well.

Comments

Fran C said…
The quilt is lovely Dianne
December 2, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Cathy Smith said…
That is really beautiful Di. So glad your quilting mojo has returned!
December 2, 2010 at 10:13 AM
Di said…
Di, that quilt is magnificent! So glad you didn't let it languish in the drawer any longer - it deserves to be on display and you should be so proud of yourself for your beautiful work! xx
December 2, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Banaghaisge said…
That is really beautiful! And I do love the "styling" - those matching reels of thread!
Good for finding your mojo - it is a great start! Hugs, xxxx
December 2, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Pam said…
Di you do beautiful work, but I should know as I have to quilty items & a knitted one made by you!!
The machine quilting looks fabulous btw. :)

Hugs,
Pam
December 2, 2010 at 6:06 PM
Leonie said…
That is such a beautiful quilt. You must be so proud.
December 2, 2010 at 11:06 PM
ozjane said…
Clever lady...and I pay for mine to be quilted. It is lovely
December 3, 2010 at 10:58 PM
Julie said…
Welcome back! Fabulous quilt!
December 4, 2010 at 9:53 PM
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