I didn't twiddle my thumbs during my unintended October/November blogging break, I focused on finishing projects.
In August I blogged about the Christmas Stars quilt I was working on and posted this picture.
The post was about Christmas Stars but the pieced triangle in the upper left corner was a long time unfinished quilt (UFQ). That corner guilted me when we lived in the farmhouse and continued to do so in the new house!
After I finished scrappy sprouts, I decided it was time to finish that UFQ and I did!
I had originally planned on a full size quilt but changed my mind and made it into a 60" by 83" comforter top.
There were quite a few blocks left so instead of packing them away for someday, I went ahead and pieced another comforter top. There weren't enough blocks to make a 60" by 80" quilt, I settled for piecing the center length at least 80" and used blocks not used in the center for a checkerboard border.
After adding the fabric borders, this comforter measures 60" by 84".
Linking to To Do Tuesday, Midweek Makers, Wednesday Wait Loss, Put Your Foot Down
11 comments:
Pretty quilt. I love that you made sure to have a straight of grain on the outside edges. It really makes a big difference! ~Jeanne
Dear Gretchen,
So many beautiful finished projects and an inspiration for us who need it. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.
What a gorgeous quilt you made, and now no more guilt, right? :D
Both quilts turned out beautifully! Even better you've gotten the UFO guilt under control until you find that next unfinished project.
You were a busy bee, Gretchen and what beautiful projects that you worked on. Beautiful job. Wishing you a wonderful day. Hugs.
Two lovely quilt tops!
How lovely to have finished those two tops! They are simply beautiful! How lucky someone will be to receive them. I'm really liking the one you bordered on the side. Such a wonderful solution for increasing the size.
Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2023/12/13/wednesday-wait-loss-358
Gretchen, the squares twinkle like Christmas lights! So pretty. And the stars -- what a great seasonal stashbuster to use up a lot of reds and greens.
It's such a great feeling to finish up a longtime UFQ! Those are beautiful, and sounds like they will be very appreciated, too.
We moved into our tin house on wheels 12 years ago. I had not finished a quilt since moving in, we are retired. This year we sold a tractor, so no more charges for purchasing and now this year I have finished 5 UFO tops and gotten them quilted by the long arm industry. I've tested 3 shops for this and hope I've found my favorite one for long term future. I too understand the wonderful feeling of getting OLD UFOs done! Next year they will find their future homes. It is so good to get these old UFOs to quit nagging at our minds and get them out of here! I cheer you ON!
Two lovely quilts Gretchen. I like how you finished the second one, to make the best use of your units - without having to sew a whole lot more!
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