Thursday, October 22, 2015

I Couldn’t Wait …


… to show you all this:IMG_0224Not only is the top finished, but it’s sandwiched with the batting and the backing and is ready to quilt!  Woo hoo!  I think we all know what I’ll be doing today!  Winking smile

But that’s not all I did yesterday.  I also cut out at least 225 tumblers for retreat. IMG_0232Other than the neutral, all the fabric came from my stash.  I cut mostly by colors, since that’s the way I pulled the fabrics … so I will want to take a little time before I leave for retreat to mix the tumblers so I’ll have the colors evenly distributed.  I have no idea how big I want my quilt to finish … right now, I’m guessing that I have enough for a small wall hanging – 37.5”x37.5”.  I’m thinking that I’d like to make it a little bigger, so I left my Accuquilt Go out so I can cut more fabrics.  We’ll see whether I get the tumbler top completed at retreat since I also have my signature blocks, my pineapple blocks, and my Martha Washington’s Flower Garden to work on. 

I hope that whatever you have planned for today includes a little something that brings you joy ... have a great day!
Kathy

21 comments:

  1. Good morning! OH MY it's just sooo pretty. And you got soo much cut out and ready too. You have been a busy bee. I am sure it's a good feeling. I know you'll enjoy your day! grin....

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  2. sounds like you are enjoying the retreats that you have gone on. A tumbler quilt in the works huh - that will be nice I know I really like the two that i have made.

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  3. Progress! Your quilt is stunning. A tumbler quilt will be the perfect retreat project.

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  4. That is so beautiful! I can't believe how much you accomplished yesterday.

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  5. Oh, it's stunning! Are you hand or machine quilting it?

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  6. Love that border! Have a wonderful time at your retreat!

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  7. I love your Quilt. So happy for you to have it all ready to start the quilting. And I know the tumblers quilt will be wonderful too.

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  8. That is simply gorgeous!
    You blow me away with your talent!

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  9. I always love your color choices ...both in this sandwiched top and those tumblers :)

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  10. I always love your color choices ...both in this sandwiched top and those tumblers :)

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  11. Great job getting those borders on. Speed and accuracy is definitely an advantage of having an Accuquilt Go. A wonderful start on a new project.

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  12. I'm so jealous, I have been too busy to put in many stitches the last two weeks. What size are your tumblers they look so cute stacked in piles of light and dark!

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  13. Just came up from the sewing room; it's so cold that all I want to do is stay inside.
    Hugs, Noreen

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  14. Gorgeous! You've been busy. What size are your tumblers? That will be a neat quilt too. Sounds like you are getting ready for your retreat - it won't be long before it's here! ~Jeanne

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  15. Labor Day Stars is already a winner in my book. Your quilting will finish it off beautifully!
    Sounds like you are all set for loads of fun at retreat! : )

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  16. It looks fabulous! Have fun with all of those tumblers.

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  17. Perfectly lovely! Hoping you have a great time. I'm still in the airport where I've been all day long trying to get home. I could have driven in a whole lot less time. Oh, well!

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  18. Oh my, it is gorgeous! Can't wait to see progress on this one. Have fun at retreat!

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  19. Love the color choices for the borders. It will be smashing with your beautiful hand quilting on there. Enjoy the retreat.

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  20. The border fabrics are the perfect finish! Love the whole quilt!

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