After some angst (don't ask!) I got the back of my dad's civil war quilt pieced.
These blocks have all been hand written, drawn and decorated by 17 members of my family: my mum, siblings, partners and all the grandchildren. An extra block was thrown in to round the number of blocks to 18.
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| Close up of one of the blocks |
Now I have to baste this beast and quilt it (yikes!). Thanks everyone for your wonderfully creative quilty suggestions. I really liked Ceri's idea .....
... but I just don't feel confident enough to keep those fmq lines straight enough!
I'm gearing myself up for some large scale stippling all over the quilt, because I can't think of another quilting design that will suit both the front and the back, and one that I am confident enough to have a go at on this large scale.
So I guess now I just have to roll up my sleeves and get on with it!
This is going to be a wonderful quilt, he is going to love it! I know you can do it, remember shoulders back and you will not get so tired (I have to remind myself of that often.).
ReplyDeleteWow it looks fab! Good luck with the quilting!
ReplyDeleteTake small bites at it. My king size sampler is about half way done now. Just do one row a night or something? That way it won't beat you!
ReplyDeleteIf you can keep three kids in line you can conquer one quilt. And your dad is going to love it!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! This won't beat you it's going to be fab! But I really think you should get yourself some chocolate to keep you going and have your favourite tipple on standby for Grrrr moments and to celebrate getting it done ;-)
ReplyDeleteTake regular fudge breaks, it's going to be amazing.
ReplyDeletegood luck! It looks absolutely fantastic
ReplyDeleteWe all know you can do it Judith! He will be delighted you know that! So get to it girl!
ReplyDeleteThats such a lovely idea for the back, I'm sure he's really going to cherish it! Good luck, hope the arms hold out!
ReplyDeletewow. what a nice, personal touch! great idea :)
ReplyDeleteI am on leave from quilting the Constellation tonight - only so much yanking a girl can take.
ReplyDeleteOh you make sure you get a good picture of your Dad's face when he gets the awesome quilt!
Fantastic back! I'm sure you could manage that quilting with some 1" wide masking tape to kepp you on the straight and narrow! Good advice above, little bit at a time, regular breaks and move those shoulders around before and after each little session :) Chocolate, tipples, and camaera at the ready! I'm still stitching binding on the monster!
ReplyDeleteThat is so special, what a fabulous quilt it will be :)
ReplyDeleteThe Maya Angelou made me teary eyed, she's so brilliant!
Good luck with the quilting!
Oh I love how the back has come together! This will be an awesome quilt :o)
ReplyDeleteThat is a very cool quilt. One to cherish for a long time.
ReplyDeleteCindy
I love it Judith, and so will your Dad, I'm sure. Either way on the quilting, it's gonna turn out gorgeous, although you maybe a little exhausted! I agree, do a little bit at a time...don't try to tackle it in one evening, you'll go all wonky!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! Maybe just do half an hour a day or something so it doesn't feel as though you're spending all your time walrus wrestling...good luck!
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