This is the progress I've made on Floral Triangles this week. A view of the row before I rolled.
Left side border.
I rolled and look, look at the left side of the picture, do you see that straight red border? That's the start of the top border of the quilt! The end is in sight.
Right side border.
Appliqued grapes, love it! It does take quite awhile to quilt around them but that's time well spent.
This is the block I was working on when I took pictures after I rolled. I probably finished this block before I left Thursday but will show you the finished triangle in the next post. Even though I don't like this block that well, quilting brings it to life and makes it much more appealing. Thursday, February 20, I flew to Phoenix to spend the rest of February with our daughter. I wrote most of this post Wednesday afternoon, February 19 so it would be ready to go Sunday, March 1. I'm taking my redwork embroidery along to Phoenix, I'll show you March 8 what I accomplished during my visit. I will have plenty of time for embroidery while I'm there. Linking to Slow Stitching Sunday,Oh Scrap, Bambi's Show & Tell Monday, Monday Making, Design Wall Monday, BOM's Away
I had a wonderful time! The Phoenix weather was wonderful and I wore capris, sandals and short sleeved shirts. I'm home again, back to snow, ice, cold weather and long underwear and wool socks, but it's March 1 today, the tail end of winter, I hope!
I too have blocks that are not my favorite sometimes but when we step back they always seem to work. It's always nice to see that final border as we stitch knowing that the end is nearing.
How exciting and beautiful too <3 I love your quilting photos in progress... but I am amazed you are seeing the top already... Enjoy your time in Arizona... the warmth must be heavenly when snow is all we have seen this past week! lol Kathi
I've had this quilt in the frame since last August. I didn't have that much time to really start working on the quilting until October.. I am hoping to finish it this month. We'll see if that happens.
I had a lovely visit. If a child is going to move 1000 miles away from home, it's nice they move to a warm climate to visit during winter. We had some fun activities together but I still had plenty of time for redwork embroidery.
Everything about your quilt is spectacular; the pattern, the amazing applique and the fabulous quilting which adds even more gorgeousness! I am so excited for you that the end of the quilting is nigh. I simply cannot wait to see your quilt in all it's finished beauty. I believe this is one of the loveliest quilts I have seen!
I have so enjoyed watching you progress through this quilting process! What a great feeling to see the top of the quilt roll off that bar! I am in awe of its beauty!
Quilting really does bring the blocks alive! I hope you have a lovely time with your daughter and get plenty of stitching time too!
ReplyDeleteI had a wonderful time! The Phoenix weather was wonderful and I wore capris, sandals and short sleeved shirts.
DeleteI'm home again, back to snow, ice, cold weather and long underwear and wool socks, but it's March 1 today, the tail end of winter, I hope!
I too have blocks that are not my favorite sometimes but when we step back they always seem to work. It's always nice to see that final border as we stitch knowing that the end is nearing.
ReplyDeleteYou're hand quilting is amazing! Spectacular quilt!!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting and beautiful too <3
ReplyDeleteI love your quilting photos in progress... but I am amazed you are seeing the top already... Enjoy your time in Arizona... the warmth must be heavenly when snow is all we have seen this past week! lol Kathi
I've had this quilt in the frame since last August. I didn't have that much time to really start working on the quilting until October.. I am hoping to finish it this month. We'll see if that happens.
Deleteit looks wonderful I bet you had fun visiting your daughter in the warm sun
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing how quilting transforms a surface? I just want to run my hands across your lovely quilt. You're in the home stretch now--good luck!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy lightly running my hand over the quilting before I roll.
DeleteThis is such a gorgeous quilt! I love seeing your progress and am always amazed at your perfect stitches.
ReplyDeleteMy stitches aren't perfect but I am pleased with the way she's looking.
DeleteGreat progress, and beautiful quilting on this gorgeous quilt. I am envious of your beautiful stitching!
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip!
ReplyDeleteEvery roll of the frame is exciting, but when you see the end in sight, that is extra special!
This is amazing! Beautiful quilt an your hand quilting is gorgeous! :-)
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is gorgeous. I hope you are thoroughly enjoying your visit with your daughter.
ReplyDeleteI had a lovely visit. If a child is going to move 1000 miles away from home, it's nice they move to a warm climate to visit during winter. We had some fun activities together but I still had plenty of time for redwork embroidery.
DeleteEverything about your quilt is spectacular; the pattern, the amazing applique and the fabulous quilting which adds even more gorgeousness! I am so excited for you that the end of the quilting is nigh. I simply cannot wait to see your quilt in all it's finished beauty. I believe this is one of the loveliest quilts I have seen!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I wasn't so excited about this quilt before I started the quilting, it's the quilting that's bringing it to life.
DeleteI don't know that I want this quilt to end. It is so beautiful. Thanks for linking up your progress with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy watching the progress on your beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteJUST BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteI have so enjoyed watching you progress through this quilting process! What a great feeling to see the top of the quilt roll off that bar! I am in awe of its beauty!
ReplyDeleteThis is so very pretty! And you're close to the end! :) It's very nice to watch you working on this one.
ReplyDeleteI have visited your blog often and have been enjoying the progress on this quilt. I can't wait to see the finished quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! I can't stop looking at it!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your quilt and the quilting you are putting in it! Absolutely LOVE! Hope you had a save and enjoyable trip with no mishaps and get home safe.
ReplyDeleteHi Gretchen, You are making great progress on this quilt. Every week, I admire your stitches. Judy
ReplyDeletesuch a amazing stitches.
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