Beechwood Quilting to use their long arm machine again. I can't handle a big quilt under my machine, however hard I try so I do all my free motion quilting along there whilst having a good old chat and a cuppa or two. Two quilts finished in the day this time,but only sharing one today as the other one needs binding and this one here is by far the most important of the two. Its a house warming gift for our darling Pepper-Ann and I think she liked it. (We had tears!).
The fabrics were a layer cake called "Happy Campers" which is very appropriate as I reckon that just about sums her and her man up these days, as we count down to the wedding next spring.
The pattern is from the Moda Bake shop called" You Zig , I'll Zag" ( with a finished size of 72 inches square) and I have quilted it in a dark yellow to match the border.
Forgot to photograph the back due to a nosey cow ( literally if you look in the background of the picture), but it was pieced too, mainly from red but with an added bit of personalisation as we used one of Pepper-Ann's late grandpa's lovely paisley scarves added into a strip. A sweet idea which she came up with and one that has made it even more special to her. As a surprise I also added in her and her man's names on the bottom in the free motion quilting which I think may have been the deal maker for a quick attack of the soggy eyes.
Trying to get good photo today has been a challenge as I set off to try and get lovely pictures out in the countryside. When I left home it was blazing sunshine but by the time I got to the end of the road the temperature had dropped by 6 degrees and it was pouring hard.
So not the best but you get the essence of our beautiful little piece of Scotland anyway. Typically the sun came out when I got home (and the cow was left to her own devices).
It's beautiful Jo Jo! It looks stunning set against all the green scenery. Hope all is well x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant job, love the photos too.
ReplyDeleteGlad the cow didn't fancy an alternative snack ;o) A good place to do your quilting and chat too :o)
ReplyDeleteSo lovely. I'm really digging the strips pieces into the border. Adds wonderful interest. I may have to steal that technique one day. Of course, my quilting to-do list is eternal so it may or may not happen.
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