Monday, August 6, 2018

Monday Making


I worked all weekend swinging this gal  around on a quilt.  This is my Aunt's "last" quilt and I wanted it to be ready once the family is all settled with travel, vacations, etc ....  


Such a simple pattern, but so attractive.  I'm not a purple person, but this is so pleasing in the lilac tones.  The border fabric is also the backing and binding.  I think she found this on Missiouri Star Quilt Co if you are asking.


The UFO 'trip' is finally a flimsy and if I can find a backing - it goes under the needle for quilting.


The red boxed squares had the rows already to attach into a quilt top.  I think thes needs a stop border and then a scrappy border to bring it up to a larger size.  I do have something in the tub for a back which is a plus.


My Mom brought over two table runners for me to finish off.  They are 18" wide and 56" long.  I'm tempted to shorten them up as I feel they are too long.  Also, being older fabrics I am having a hard time finding something that works in color/print for the backing and binding.  I may have to go with a muslin back and search more for bindings.

My day is cut out for me.  It is to be very hot and humid so a day indoors with the AC works for me.

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon 

7 comments:

Frog Quilter said...

Look at you go! Great progress!!

Nancy J said...

Purple is lovely in all the shades in your quilt, and the squares, a border will hold them in and add to the size beautifully. They look so neat there. ( not as in tidy, but fabulous).

tink's mom said...

Your Aunts last quilt is stunning. I'm also really struck by the red quilt. Red is pretty much my favorite color in a quilt.

sewyouquilt2 said...

Love all of these projects especially the trip around the world. A fun quilt.

Debbie said...

Love the outdoor photos...just great. Hard to pick a favorite here. Know your aunt will love the finish on the purple. The runners can become door banners at that size, and yeas a muslin back or another solid will probably be a best match.

Barbara said...

Wow...look at you go! Lots of finishes on your list.

kiwikid said...

Wow sk much is getting done at your place, I love the purple star quilt and the round the world, love them all actually!! 😆 hipe the table runners work out ok for to.