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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Past Reflections

Last week DH and I went for a little holiday to Port Lincoln, and home via Kadina, where I had a class on Saturday and Sunday.  I took along my quilt to finish off the quilting.  I got a lot done, because the weather was not so good, and I spent a bit of time in doors.  We had a really big storm that lasted 2 days, and we were right by the beach.  Bit scarey.

So, now my quilt is all finished, and at this very moment, in the washing machine.  Now that is really scarey!  I use a very mild detergent, and a couple of "colour catchers", but with so much cream and red, I worry what it is going to look like when it is done.  I have to just walk away.

Once the quilt is washed, I lay it on the floor and block it.  As you can see by the photo above it is pretty flat and square - a miracle!  However, if it is not flat and square, then blocking it will make it that way.  Way back here I posted on how I block a quilt .

This quilt is a combination of blocks from the Circuit Rider quilt, and those found in other places, that were complimentary.  It has taken several years to complete, as it started life as 2 class samples, which I then pulled apart, sewed back together with more blocks.  It actually has not got a top or bottom, but I had better decided which way it goes before I put the hanging sleeve.  Also, I made a very wide binding on it.  As there was no border, I thought that might give it a more finished look.

Wonder how that washing machine is going?....must not think about it.

How about a rainbow!  I caught this rainbow to bring home to my DGD Skylar.  She loves rainbows, and this came after our storm at Port Lincoln.  Such a treat!


8 comments:

  1. beautiful quilt, of course we can't wait to hear it came out of the washing machine perfect....
    Kathie

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  2. It came out all in one piece and still the right colours. The colour catchers did their job as they were bright pink!

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  3. Congratulations - your quilt turned out GORGEOUS!
    This will be an amazing treasure for generations to enjoy.

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  4. This is a gorgeous quilt Wendy and I am so pleased it survived the washing machine. Take care.

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  5. Gorgeous quilt. I'm glad it turned out the way you pictured it. That rainbow is a beholding sight. Its magical.
    sticker printing

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  6. What a spectacular quilt Wendy!!!! All that time spent was well worth it, good luck with showing it!!!! I am slowly trying to catch up with my blog reading, I'm so way behind and my blog is very lonely too LOL!!! You certainly keep a good pace with all your work, just loved that Georgetown Circle block, it's gorgeous! Congratulations on your Homespun magazine article and quilt pattern, and I loved seeing your handquilted Pine Burr quilt too, such an intricate block, sensational work!!!! It was nice to catch up with what you've been up to Wendy!!!

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  7. Wonderful quilt. You are quite talented, Wendy.

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