Tuesday, July 10, 2012

50th ANNIVERSARY QUILT FINISHED

Tuesday morning, I finished my"50th Anniversary Quilt" and put it on the bed!  Yes that is the name as of now, unless I think of something I like better.   last thing I had to do was quilt in the outer black border.  I waited until I had sewn on the binding so the quilting wouldn't get covered up at all.  I still have to make a label.  Since our anniversary is next month, I thought it was OK.  This picture shows how I quilted the black borders.  It doesn't show up in most pictures.



Here it is on our bed.  The bedroom light isn't very good because we only have 2 small windows, but I think you can see it well enough.  I am sooo glad to have it finished!

I made a potholder for my guild's salad supper and potholder exchange.

I am now planning to get busy with a couple projects that I have been planning for quite a while.  One is a secret project and the other I will probably show as I work on it.  Nothing to show yet, though.  Hope you have a great week!

16 comments:

  1. Beautiful! The idea to quilt the border after the binding is on is genius. It looks wonderful on your bed...unfortunately I don't think it's cool enough anywhere right now to need it! I wonder what you've got going that's a secret...

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  2. Your quilting just keeps improving! Did you mark places to aim for as you quilted the black border? It is so nice and even! Another great border quilting idea.

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  3. Your quilt looks wonderful! Love the pattern and love the quilting!

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  4. I should get busy on a 50th anniversary quilt. I have a year to go.
    You have done so good at conquering machine quilting.

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  5. Stunning!!! You did an amazing job quilting!!! The potholder is cute!! Love the fabrics!!

    Good week to you too!
    Blessings

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  6. Your quilt is beautiful and the quilting is gorgeous. Nice job! And I should add...Happy 50th Anniversary! We are celebrating our 40th in Sept. Thanks for sharing your progress! Love it!

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  7. Oh my gosh! It is beautiful!! I love everything about it!

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  8. Your block setting is a favorite of mine, and your quilting is just beautiful beyond description! What an accomplishment you've made! You should be VERY proud of yourself! ---"Love"

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  9. Thank you for stopping by, Ruth! Your quilt is stunning, very beautiful quilting, too.You can be very proud. And what a lovely old doll and clothes, I love them!
    Have a great week, too, Cisca

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  10. I, too, love chain blocks as alternates to sampler blocks. It ties everything together beautifully, and this is a prime example. Gorgeous!
    Very cute potholder, too.

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  11. Great Finish!!! Your bed looks so inviting.

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  12. That quilt is just everything I love in a quilt. Beautiful job.
    Lillian
    lillianscupboard.wordpress.com

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  13. Love the quilt;) It's perfect;) And the pot holder is very cute;)
    Happy Quilting!!

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  14. Beautiful quilt, and lovely job quilting it! Congratulations on 50 years. We celebrate 45 years next week.

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