Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Before…and After…

Here is the Heart to Hand ‘Autumn Quilt’ before borders…(remember I REALLY wanted to stop here…and call it an Autumn Day…but you cheered me on…)

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AND here she is with the borders…FINISHED!!  DONE!

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What was I THINKING?!  With borders is SEW much…MORE!!

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Now she LOOKS finished!  Thanks for the kick in the pants!!  I NEEDED that! :o)

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I ‘sandwiched’ her last night and she is ready for quilting! …Stay tuned…

Have a terrific Tuesday (and Last DAY OF JULY!!) and Happy Quilting!~P

55 comments:

  1. Fantastic!!! I am so encouraged because I have one of those projects that I just want to stop now that the blocks are done...but border...here I come!!!

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  2. WOW! I'm swooning over her. The border takes beautiful to gorgeous! Outstanding!

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  3. I'm so glad you added those borders they just pull it all together. Well done!

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  4. Awesome! The border really makes it, so I'm glad you added it.

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  5. Love Love Love it. The borders make the quilt. What a feeling of accomplishment. You rock!!!!!

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  6. What a difference the border makes, sets off the blocks beautifully, love it.

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  7. That's BERRY beautiful!!! lol! Seriously, you stitched a masterpiece! The border ties it all together nicely. And, you have it sandwiched already? Yay!

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  8. Just beautiful,,the border really finishes it,,great job..
    Devon

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  9. Amazing, really, how the borders pull everything together. It was definitely worth the extra effort, and you should be very pleased with yourself. Now, on to the quilting. Any ideas? Will you do it yourself? And where will it hang?

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  10. Awesome! It will be already to use for this Fall. I love the vines around the border...perfecto!

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  11. Great Job! How are you going to quilt it-by hand? At my LQS it's 31% off day, finish the bolt of 5 yds or less and get 31% off-great deal. Owner is judging at the county fair so I'm working for the day. Do you think I can come home with out any fabric??

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  12. There you see, it really didn't take that long! It was worth every stitch and berry.

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  13. Stunning - really stunning. Can't wait to see it quilted. :) blessings, marlene

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  14. It is GORGEOUS! I love the colors you've used! Aren't you glad you finished it? Can't wait to see it quilted!

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  15. I love this quilt! The borders are the frosting on the cake. Great job!

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  16. Drooooooling! Totally beautiful! I have to do this one at some point.

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  17. I took mine to the quilter yesterday. Don't you just love this quilt? Great job!

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  18. Wow!!! I'm going to have to move it up on my list. I'm working on a quilt for hubby for 35th anniversary then it is going to be this one. I can only hope mine will be a fraction of the beauty of yours!

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  19. See, I knew you could do it FAST! Simply gorgeous. So worth the extra effort. Good Job!

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  20. It's stunning!!! So glad you added the borders.

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  21. That really looks beautiful with the border, gorgeous quilt.

    Debbie

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  22. I cn't believe how fast you got the border on! It looks absolutely perfect.

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  23. Well done Paulette,

    You are SEW right it looks great I'm glad you finished it off.

    Quite some time ago I made a Thimbleberries quilt and it wasn't until I was sewing on the binding after hand quilting it that I realized I forgot the borders!

    I call it Canadian Pines Without Borders to remind me.

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  24. Love it! great job. I really think the borders tie it all together and make it outstanding.

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  25. Out of site!!! Thanks for the inspiration.

    :) Carolyn

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  26. Any time you need a quick, swift kick in the pants - you let me know! Looks great so far but get your butt in there and start quilting!!! (kick, kick, kick)

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  27. Wow, the border really sets it off. I knew you would have it done in no time. Absolutely beautiful.

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  28. The borders was the perfect finish ! Just GORGEOUS !!!!!

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  29. Jaw drop inspiring! Lovely work!

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  30. It looks beautiful! So amazing how much a border with some special touches can add just that perfect finish you need.:)

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  31. Great job!! Glad you kept going and added the borders!! Looks great... can't wait to see it completely done!!

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  32. That is an amazingly beautiful quilt! I'm so glad you put the border on it! If you need my address to send it to me, just let me know!

    Cheery wave from
    Bev

    http://44thstreetfabric.blogspot.com

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  33. Just stumbled upon your blog. What a beautiful welcome! Your quilt is awesome!!!

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  34. The best kind of Peer Pressure got you going! Great finish Paulette! What's next? I love the border it added a lot.

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  35. Wow...glad you decided to add the borders. They added soooo much to your gorgeous quilt! Beautifully done!!!!!

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  36. You're absolutely right, Paulette...the borders do finish the quilt.

    I absolutely love it! Super, wonderful job!

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  37. Beautiful addition to an already awesome quilt. Stephani in N. TX (Tomazec@aol.com)

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  38. stunning!, so very beautiful!

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  39. Awesome job Paulette! I have months 1-7 of the same BOM, but I haven't started it yet - you've inspired me to make a start. Congratulations, it's just beautiful!

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  40. Great job! You always manage to get so much accomplished!

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  41. Wow, wow, WOW! What a beautiful job. The borders make it. Is this your new favorite quilt now?

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  42. There now, that wasn't so bad SweetP! Aren't you glad you spent that extra effort finishing it all the way. The borders really make it! Can't wait to see your quilting!

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  43. This is beautiful- awesome job!!:)

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  44. Wow! The borders really make this quilt sing! Well done! :0)

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  45. This is a work of art. So glad you took the extra time...it really is so wonderful! Will you hang it, cuddle with it, on a bed or a couch, or gift it? It's just gorgeous!

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  46. It went from cute to stunning just like that! I LOVE IT!!!

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  47. Love it!! I am working on mine but I keep getting sidetracked by other projects like the PG summer BOW...

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  48. You did the right thing the borders finished the top beautifully!

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  49. Well, it was so much more without the borders BUT with them it is screaming FABULOUS!! This is just tooo darn cute girl! I love the soft shades of gray you used!! I like the softness of it, not those loud bright oranges and greens used in the fall!

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