Monday, August 15, 2011

YIKES!!

Geeze Louise…I slept in!  I rarely do that…but then again I AM on holidays (One BIG holiday!!  Ain’t retirement grand!!:o)

SEW let me show you what came off the quilting rack…and went onto the kitchen table…

It needs ironing…but I’ll do that after I have another coffee.

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Let’s zoom in for a close up…the white looks almost like a white linen… but it’s the big stitch hand quilting that really pops this quilt!   P1150085

Here’s the backing…it’s really white too but for some reason the flash makes it look yellow…pretend it’s white…

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So all in all, I am VERY happy with this little number!  And I am even happier with the PVC pipe Quilting Loom that I bought at a garage sale…it worked like a charm!

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Well it’s 8:40am and half my day is gone…don’t you hate when your day goes by too quickly!!  SEW much to do, SEW much to make!!  Such is the life of a quilter…Life is sweet!

Have a magical Monday (what’s left of it…haha) and Happy Quilting!~P

Posted by paulette at 8:45 AM

23 comments:

  1. West Michigan QuilterAugust 15, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful. I love to see a quilt on the table.

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  2. BarbaraAugust 15, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    What a sweet little quilt. I have yet to try quilting my own quilt, but I think I need to try that method. As far as retirement goes...{sigh}, I can only dream about it for another 6 years :(

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  3. HeartsdesireAugust 15, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous quilt and the backing is so sweet. I too love retirement. Although I don't get much chance to sleep in. Our elderly cat likes to get up around 4:30 or 5 a.m. and pace the house meowing, meowing, meowing until I get up and let her out. By that time, I might as well make my coffee and get up. It's a lovely time of day though, because it is so quiet. Perfect for doing a bit of knitting or hand sewing. BTW, I just love the big stitch quilting you did.

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  4. Dana GaffneyAugust 15, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    You sound like me, I'm a morning person and hate sleeping late. It really feels like half my day is lost. That quilt is beautiful. You have just the right fabric and the stitching does make it pop. Lovely!

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  5. WoolenSailsAugust 15, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    LOL, you call that late, haha.
    I do miss getting up early though, something magical about the morning hours.

    Love that piece, looks beautiful on your table.

    Debbie

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  6. ShakerwoodAugust 15, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Time to switch to decaf, Paulette! Just kidding. I had one of those quilt racks. I really did love it. Wonder what happened to that thing. Maybe I sold it....... Maybe I should switch back to regular!

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  7. KarenAugust 15, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    The quilt looks great!! Love the shape of your table, is it an antique?

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  8. SunnybecAugust 15, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I love your quilt, I think I have said before I love blue and white, so you would think I would have made a blue and white quilt by now wouldn't you...nope not done one yet, but it's on my "to do list" LOL. Linda x

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  9. LyndaAugust 15, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Your quilt turned out so cute. Really like the green border too.

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  10. BrandieAugust 15, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Lovely! Perfect for your table!

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  11. Sue and DougAugust 15, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    nice work on the quilt, Paulette!..it looks lovely!!!

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  12. TerryAugust 15, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    That quilt is just beautiful! I love the long hand stitching you did on it! :0)

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  13. ReneeAugust 15, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Gorgeous hand stitching! Love the daisy fabric...all summery and cheerful.

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  14. UnknownAugust 15, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    So love your fabrics & colors, Pauletet.


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  15. QuiltgalAugust 15, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Beautiful Quilt!

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  16. StitchinByTheLakeAugust 15, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Love this - and your stitching, I swear it's so even! Mine, every stitch is different. :) blessings, marlene

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  17. TammyAugust 15, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    What a wonderful sweet quilt. I remember that loom you talked about getting at the garage sale. Oh, lucky you to be retired. I have ways to go; I envy you! I always love checking your blog. You inspire me.

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  18. QuiltSueAugust 16, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    It looks just as beautiful on the table as I thought it would when you showed it on the frame. I love the colours - they just say summer to me.

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  19. LonciAugust 16, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Quilt beautiful:))

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  20. Kathy MacKieAugust 16, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Great job on the quilt P. Always feels good to totally finish a project.

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  21. JackieAugust 16, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Love that quilt...it just sings happiness

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  22. UnknownAugust 21, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Oh yes it looks beautiful, love the colors.

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  23. Eric ByersDecember 10, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    Your quilt turned out so cute. Really like the green border too.

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