Here are two more to share with you
I started this replica of a postage stamp quilt about 3 years ago and recently found it in the cupboard and decided it deserved to be completed. It is constructed using assorted scraps cut into 21/2inch squares. There are 30 blocks consisting of 49 of the squares plus double sashing all around, so it is a very large quilt. I origanally wanted it for our caravan, but now its finished and I like it on my bed. Even my DH agrees that it looks right there and brightens the room. I found a vintage sheet at an op shop for just $2.00 and I have used it on the back along with a panel of the 2 1/2 inch squares, sorry forgot to take a photo and my dear friend Dawn quilted it for me on her quilting machine as I could never had done it on my domestic machine.
At Xmas I gave my 3 daughters a flannel quilt as their gift and my SIL Richard asked where was his soft, cuddly quilt. I found another UFO in the cupboard that I had started at least 8 years ago and put aside as I didnt like it. I pulled it apart and remade it using the 16 patch blocks with solid blocks and left overs for the border. I didnt have enough fabric for the back so I sewed more squares and sewed them with the little bit of fabric I had left and was very pleased with how it turned out. Richard now has a two sided quilt and I am pleased with its rebirth. This is the back on first and below is the front.
The front has turned out quite nice and I am glad that it is finally finished.
Richard will get it in November along with hes sons and daughters quilt. their
birthdays are all within 7 days of each other so we can all celebrate together
when we go on holiday at the beach.
Bye for now Jude
Bye for now Jude
5 comments:
Great finishes Jude! I have spent 18mths focusing on UFO's and its the most rewarding thing I have done...many of them are half finished and as you have discovered you just "plow through" finishing things and feel GREAT! Congratulations...especially as you pulled one apart, thats hard work, but your dedication to the cause has been well worth the effort, it looks lovely and bright. Happy quilting Sue SA.
I'm so glad to hear that you too have UFOs that have been in your cupboard for many years (I feel less alone with my guilt ;)....
Love your quilt as well as the one you've made for your SIL. It must feel so good to finish these UFOs. Very well done!
I'm so glad to hear that you too have UFOs that have been in your cupboard for many years (I feel less alone with my guilt ;)....
Love your quilt as well as the one you've made for your SIL. It must feel so good to finish these UFOs. Very well done!
Good for you ,I have a few UFO,s myself to finish up .They look great .
Lovely quilts Jude - I love scrap quilts. Great to get some UFOs finished.
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