Sewing the rows took a lot longer than I thought! Of course it’s so big I had to lay it out on the floor and sewing diamonds is a little trickier than blocks. OY VEY! So it’s not perfect but then none of the quilts I make are anywhere close to perfect so that makes it just right!
Squaring it up and attaching the borders are next. I’m trying to make sure it’s not done by Christmas.. it’s not a Christmas present.. it’s a replacement quilt for the one I had already given my niece that wasn’t my best effort.
I really like the look of it.. and I think the borders will set it off nicely. I’ve decided on an all over quilting pattern. But as yet I haven’t decided which one.. any ideas for me? Next time I won’t make one quite so big! It will end up to be a queen/ full size!
What’s next you ask? Well since I finished painting the dining room I am clear until Christmas! I got my Ellegante two days ago and have played with it.. loads of fun but yes a bit of a learning curve! Looks like I will be making the Christmas tree skirt after all!
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It’s gorgeous, beautiful! What about a simple grid to show off the fabric? I don’t long arm-that might be hard on a long arm, huh?
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I thought of that and yes it’s hard on a long arm and way too big for me to do on the sit down.. Thanks.. I’m kinda fond of it! Though next time bigger diamonds!
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It looks great! Good luck on the skirt and hope you are doing well.
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Still one day at a time.. sometimes it’s minute by minute but hey.. I’m still quilting so it’s all good!
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How beautiful! I have no suggestions on the quilting but I’m sure whatever you do will be pretty!
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thanks.. guess I’ll figure out the quilting once it gets on the table!
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That is fantastic! I don’t think I will ever want to do anything that complicated!! I do like it, and I have tried smaller items with diamonds, but I’ve never been happy with the way they turn out.
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I love diamonds.. they didn’t love me the whole time but I got the hang of it after a while.. I love the way it looks so I may do another like it for myself. Thanks..
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Miss your posts! Hope all is well with you.
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Thanks.. I miss being on here too! I’m gonna get back to it by the end of the week.. I have stories to tell! HAH!
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