1. The biggest news is that I finished quilting my Starry Log Cabin! And,….I already have the binding stitched to the front, and I have started the hand stitching! Yeehaw! Pics will follow, at the bottom of this post 🙂
2. I have made further progress on my courthouse steps blocks. The stack of strips left to attach has grown much smaller.
3. I was weak, and went to one of my favorite online sources for a fabric fix. I told myself I would “just get some neutrals”. Afterall, my stash is lacking in those, so it wouldn’t be so bad to get some of them. I even started picking some and putting them in my “wishlist”. BUT I STOPPED! I did NOT put them in my cart!
So, mostly this week I guess I have stayed focused on the projects at hand, determined to have finishes and not a continuing, growing pile of UFO’s in and amongst my stash. I think it was a successful week.
Now for the quilt pics. There were three pantos in the running for this quilt, but I feel confident that I chose the correct one. I love the movement Hermione’s Fantasia gives this quilt.
I used Signature cotton thread in Cranapple. I love the way it looks on the blue border. The stitching shows up nicely, but doesn’t jump out at you.
I really like the way the pattern shows up in the red diamonds, and makes them really standout.
And finally, the backing, that wasn’t really my first choice, but I already had these two fabrics in my stash, in abundance, as I have a bolt of each. I used 3.5 yds of the burgandy, and 7 yds of the tan. And now that it’s all said and done, I like it. Gives it a little touch of whimsy, which suits my personality perfectly.
And I think Hermione is right. This panto would make a very pretty wholecloth! For those of you that have asked, and may have missed my response in my comments, the quilt pattern can be found in an older Leisure Arts book, called Quick Method Liberty Quilts.
Great report! I have been known to go “shopping” and not actually buy the things that got moved into the cart. You did good walking away from it.
I love that panto!
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Your quilt is beautiful and terrific stash report!
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Log cabins aren’t normally my thing but this one is lovely. I know a bed where it would look fab.
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Your quilt is gorgeous Randi. When you showed the sneak peek of the panto I added it to my list for Santa to get me this year. We placed the order yesterday. I also got the BF by Kathie James, Feathered Flowers by Deb Giesler and a Holly and Ribbon, not sure of the desogner. Isn’t Santa good?
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Wonderful!! Great quilt too!
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The quilt and the quilting look fantastic! My hubby was snooping over my shoulder and has demanded I make one for him.
I wish I were making the same great progress you are. Thanks for the inspiration!
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I love the quilt. It’s beautiful! Aren’t you proud of yourself for FINISHING!!!!
And I love pieced backing. They are fun.
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Randi – the quilt is wonderful! Love it! Love the back. Love the pattern – love the thread – just plain love it!
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Thank you, thank you, all of you! I am so tickled everytime I go in my bedroom and see this baby finally on the bed where it belongs. What a great feeling!
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