The quilt has been trimmed and the binding sewn on and now I'm enjoying the process of stitching it down by hand ... all 10 yards of it. I decided on a red/green/gold poinsettia print from my stash for the binding because I liked how it looked with both the front and the back of my quilt–although there's no way anyone will see poinsettias in that skinny binding ;-) I think another night of movies and stitching and my quilt will be done, done, done ... in time for Christmas.
I also decided to use two of the leftover star blocks to make big square pillow shams.
Inspired by the leftover triangle squares, I added a pieced border around the star blocks:
And then a plain border to make them the size I need–24 inches
I am looking forward to quilting these smaller pieces--it will be so much easier and quicker.
10 comments:
Nice work! And two pretty pillows besides!
What great Christmas colors. It looks quite festive at your house.
This has turned out to be a fabulous project and almost finished too!
So glad you're getting some sewing accomplished!! This past month has been so busy for me with birthdays and early holiday visits from family. I didn't even get to do the lotto for November!! And I am going through sewing withdrawals. Dave works Christmas weekend so I will have time to sew then, might put a charity quilt on the frame. Hope you have a great Christmas!!!
Gorgeous blocks...way to go!
BEAUTIFUL Sophie! I can't wait to see a picture of the quilt on your bed. :)
Terri
I love the pillow shams from the leftover blocks.
Beautiful work Sophie! Popping in to wish you a very Merry Christmas... so glad to know you from over at Tuesday Stitchers, here's to a great New Year of creations!
Happy Holidays Sophie! Your pillows are really beautiful and a perfect companion to your quilt.
love the colours in these blocks ;-)
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