a finished project

December 23, 2009 en route to Curry, Alabama, I finished a project. Started in March of this year, the modified Double Wedding Ring Quilt was the most ambitious sewing project I have ever done. I can also honestly say that with each quilt I've learned and improved, though I still have a LONG way to go.

and here's a sideways view of the finished project

The quilt top was 80% finished by the June wedding, but wasn't finalized until August of this year, when my mother (she and my sister did some embroidery work on each corner for me since I can't embroidery)returned it to me. My target completion goal was Christmas, and I just barely made it. Mom's washing machine isn't as large as mine, and the quilt barely fit inside. The quilt markings, even after two washings, didn't come out. I left it with Andy & Amie, and I'm not sure if they'll wash it or have it dry cleaned. But it is now delivered and in the hands of its owners. There's nothing like checking off a project or goal (except maybe the feeling of relief that comes with it).

Meanwhile, I'm seriously contemplating learning how to machine quilt. That's definitely on my agenda for 2010. :O)

Comments

Jennifer said…

it is very pretty...good job

December 30, 2009 at 8:23 AM

sara said…

Wow! Good for you!

December 30, 2009 at 2:32 PM

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