So much for my good intentions... I spent a couple of days trying to get some sort of message from the quilt to tell me just how to quilt it and just couldn't get passed a gentle meander. Really, I even tried to put off sandwiching my GJ quilt but the only thing that happened was I ended up trying to use up the left over fabric bits by piecing the back.
Then with still no idea I tried to get some inspiration by designing my quilt label, by the way the stitchery in it is one of the UFO's I found the other day - well, I've got to make use of them some how, right?
In the end I just gave up and went with the meander, something understated and simple that doesn't detract from the blocks.
So now my version of Annie Downs, Gardener's Journal is finished and bound, so what now? Yep there are plenty of 'to do's', WIP's, UFO's and PHD's but they're not half as much fun as starting another - tee hee.
By the way, remember I told you about the ladies that come to the shop and like to keep up to date with the SAL and sometimes give me ideas on mine? Well at least one of them is making her own GJ quilt. Sharon doesn't have a blog but once she is finished I'll post a picture of her quilt.
To all of our stitching sisters over the Alps in Christchurch. Keep smiling girls I'm sure nobody will mind if I speak on behalf of all of us and say our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
hugs
Yes a new project is just what we all need. I picked out fabrics for one today too. Honestly anything to make the mind away from the ground shaking!!
ReplyDeleteLove your GJ quilt all finished Missy. Pleased to see you have actually been doing some work and not spending all your time worrying about us across the hill. Your are such a hunny.
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Miche'le......oh wow...that looks so good....well done and congrats on your finish..
ReplyDeletefantastic effort on your gardener's journal.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is gorgeous!!! I love the back of it, too!!! Awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Miche'le - Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteWell done you managed a meander. My attempt at twirly quilting was more like "life on the ocean waves". I'll manage proper curves one day.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a finish.
ooooh Miche'le it looks super duper!!! See yu at the stadium Sat then? we finally get to meet!!!
ReplyDeleteLove that quilt!!
ReplyDeleteMy heart is in Christchurch too.