I've officially finished Grace. And a couple days ahead of schedule too! It's nice not to feel that last minute pressure to finish something. I can't count the number of times I've put myself in that position. This is definitely the way to go.
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Grace |
This may be the only quilt I've made where I know the exact day I started it, July 4th. So it took me 17 days (including today) from start to finish. That's a pretty quick turn around - especially when I consider I have quilt tops that have been waiting to be quilted for at least 3 years!
I used the pantograph, Climber, by Meridith England to quilt it. I like this pantograph; it's simple to follow and flows nicely across a quilt.
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Climber by Meridith England |
We took it outside in the late afternoon sun to get a picture of it. You can tell the sun's been very bright here lately.
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Grace - hanging outside |
It's already been washed and dried and will be delivered to the birthday girl this weekend.
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The Back of Grace |
So, here are the stats for this quilt:
- Size: 68" square
- Fabrics: Looking Back Jelly Roll and backing by Brannock & Patek, Kona Cotton Bone and Ivory
- Batting: Warm &White
- Thread: Aurifil (piecing), Superior Threads Variegated for quilting
- Pattern: Star Struck by Cozy Quilts
- Quilting: Climber by Meridith England (15 passes, 4 bobbins)
- Started: July 4th, 2011
- Completed: July 20th, 2011
- Recipient: Michele - for her birthday
Until later...
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken.
Psalm 62:2 (NLT)
LOVE that pantograph! Thanks for sharing the information.
ReplyDeleteAnother stunner! You sure are busy lately. I am starting lots but finishing none
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