In my last post I was concerned about how the border would go on with all those pieces and seams. I must say the border went on perfectly. Bonnie's directions for doing the corners was brilliant!!! The only glitch was that I had made too many units and had to rip and then my first corner went on wrong and I had to rip. After that it was smooth sailing.
Here's my kitty, the red fabric in the center. I can not tell you how happy I am that I did this quilt, and how pretty it is in person. The fact that it is 100% free is still very satisfying to me.
I would encourage anyone who wants to use up scraps and stash and know ahead of time that you will end up with a great quilt to jump in!! I hope to get this basted soon. I will be machine quilting it on my home machine, this will be the biggest quilt I've ever quilted. We'll see how that goes.Until next time,
-Karen
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Beautiful, Karen. Simply beautiful. I am so envious that you've managed to finish your quilt top! And what are your dimensions that are so large? Will you have to purchase backing fabric, or do you have that in your stash too!?
Good finish, Karen. I saw Lori's & Wendy's quilts earlier today. Funny that you would all post pictures on the same day. Now what are you going to be working on?
That is just gorgeous. What a fabulous finish. I love every choice you made!
It's fabulous, Karen. I love it.
It is pretty, I've not seen one of these done that isn't a neat finish. How satisfying to have the top completed, good luck on the quilting!
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What a great quilt, Karen! I think that it is one of Bonnie's best designs, don't you?
It's beautiful! What an accomplishment! I know you're so proud of it.
It is absolutely stunning. I love the colours and can't wait to see it quilted.
Wow, that is just beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic!!!
It is a beautiful finish! Congrats!
Lovely, just lovely.
just beautiful this is one mystery quilt I do want to make
doing mystery quilts is just not my thing!
This quilt is beautiful great job!
Kathie
Really wonderful quilt! And, free is always good!
It is lovely and a completed top is such a good thing and even better when it is from stash!
Unbelievably gorgeous! I really enjoyed seeing this in person and looking at all the wonderful fabrics. You did such a great job putting this together!
I've just "stumbled" upon your blog, and I will have to tell you that quilt is goregeous! I'm familiar with Bonnie H. @ quiltville and have done a few of her quilts... your's is fabulous!
It is fantastic! I too was surprised at how easy the border went on. Bonnie is a genious!
It's absolutely beautiful! :0)
This is a beautiful quilt, and I'm encouraged to try it every time I see the photos and read the comments about another top being finished. It's fantastic that you were able to make such a beauty without buying new fabric
Well done, Karen!
That is truly an amazing quilt! Just BEAUTIFUL!
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