If things go as I plan and I don't back out, I will be making another one of these in the future. . . and I have already decided that the borders would be made in sections and then sewn together after the applique is completed. The whole piece that I am using is just too big. It gets twisted in the machine and then wrinkles and I'm afraid I may be stretching the fabric some. But, it is working--just a little cumbersome.
Each quilt I make is a learning experience. I have definitely learned a lot on this one. I also feel I will be very satisfied with the results.
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Happy snipping, stitching, and quilting!
Breathtakingly beautiful, Vivian. I'm not sure I'd have the patience to work that--you've done a marvelous job! Happy Monday! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW...you are tackling a BIG project. It looks great!
ReplyDeleteit's coming along beautifully! keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! WHat a lot of stitching!
ReplyDeleteit is looking wonderful - with this heat there is not much else we can do but relax in the A/C and quilt.
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How beautiful! Now that looks like a lot of work!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, what a masterpiece. I learn on every quilt large or small, easy or difficult. That's why I love it so much!
ReplyDeleteI agree Vivian - each quilt is a learning experience and this one is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful border!
ReplyDeleteThat is so stunning. Perfect!
ReplyDeletePretty border. I'd be so happy to just make the Double wedding ring once. You must be machine applique-ing
ReplyDeleteWOW, that is awesome. Probably not something I would make, but something I definitely admire! I have never done applique (but want to...)and have never done a WR, both seem beyond my patience... looking good!
ReplyDeleteVivian, that looks lovely!!! I've found that most quilts are a learning experience!! AND I'm with Karen on the stay inside and quilt!!
ReplyDeleteI came to the same conclusion after my first applique quilt. Done in sections is so much easier than wrangling the whole quilt through the arm of the machine. Your quilt continues to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteI love watching this progress!! I can tell you that I have done tops in sections before although they were by hand. Then when I put all the sections together - I just appliqued over the last pieces. Right now I'm doing my first quilt as you go quilt - with a method that I'm just winging myself LOL! Those tops just get too big to handle!
ReplyDeleteIt is even more beautiful each addition that you show! Hope you have nicely toned upper arms after all the twisting and pulling under the needle :)
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