It did not take me long to finish stitching Autumn in New York but it did take me some time to figure out how to finish this piece. Here is what I decided to do with it...
Designer: Primrose Needleworks
Design: Autumn in New York
Fabric: 32ct linen over one
Floss: DMC
Stitched for: Meg C.
I purchased an unfinished wooden box and covered it with fabric. The box did not come with a lid so, with the help of my DH, I made the lid and mounted the stitched piece on the top. I had never tried this finish before and did not have any instructions to follow, as a result I had to "winging it" but I am pleased with how it turned out.
Remember this?
Pattern: Hannah's Rainbow Quilt
It now looks like this...
Stitched for: 2012 Graduation Quilt for Emily
75 x 98 Pieced Nine Patch
The quilt top was quilted by Mary Lea, a wonderful machine quilter in Texas. I mailed her the top and asked her to do whatever she thought would look nice. She selected a swirly pantograph and quilted it with black thread. It turned out perfect!
Machine Quilting by: Mary Lea Reynolds
Polka Dot Backing ~ Black binding
My sewing machine has been getting more use these days. I am trying to finish my huge stack of UFOs. Here is the latest completed quilt top...
A number of years ago I participated in a group block exchange and these are the blocks that we exchanges. I actually completed the quilt top, less the borders, quite some time ago. Hard to believe that all this needed was the borders! Now I just need to get it quilted.
I recently attended the Champlain Valley Quilters' Guild Quilt Show and took pictures of some very pretty quilts. I will leave you with a few....
Thanks for stopping by...
Until next time...
9 comments:
Love your box finish and those quits, stunning!
Love your box finish Marie. Nice quilts too - congrats on finishing up those projects! After a couple years of dedicated UFO-ing I am down to my last quilt top that needs to be quilted- you know what a good feeling THAT is. That pink and brown quilt you showed is a favorite of mine..I have the book and a box of pinks & brown fabrics I've been collecting for years. Seeing it here again reminds me of how much I want to make it!
Great job on your box finish! The quilts are all lovely. Sounds like you're super busy!
The Autumn in New York is soooo pretty, I love it!! You finished it so well (of course) you are so talented. I love your rainbow quilt, it's beautiful :)
I actually started a new cross stitch last night, don't fall off your chair Marie! haha! I am happy to be stitching again, quilting has taken over my brain. Have a great day.
That box is amazing - so beautiful!!!! I am sure the recipient will adore it. Love, love, love the quilt as well. What a wonderful gift!
Autumn in New York looks great as do all the quilts! You're almost making me want to start quilting again : )
Heeeelllllooooo Marie! :)
Love your quilted tops :) And they are as beautiful as everything you do! I certainly dig that box too! Beautiful stitching AND finishing :)
Love ya girl!
Very nice finish on the box! Love your quilts!
All those quilts are gorgeous!
Love your box finish! Just lovely!
Have a wonderful week, Marie.
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