The Tropical Garden is ready to be gifted. I received the tropical backing fabric from my neighbor, and had set it aside for this one. Yesterday I finished the binding which was started on retreat. I used the completely-machine-sewn-binding method, found the blanket stitch really did make the backside of the binding look a little better than the straight stitch.
And the fourth doll quilt, Wonky Sixteen Patch, also got its backing, quilting and binding finished. I get a kick out of the black and white stripe binding!
We are packing up for our trip to St. Louis for Thanksgiving turkey and football. Granddaughter Samantha is a high school senior, a cheerleader, and marching band student director. Big final football game of her "career" this year, and lots of family doings.
Underneath I have charcoal grey and leftover yarns to start another pair with haphazard stripes, maybe on the way home. Eight hours in the car, sharing the driving still should give me 3-4 hours for progress.
Sara
Gratitudes:
Therapeutic massage
Michigan dried cherries
Prius for good mileage
3 comments:
pretty pinwheels...I enjoy visiting your blog.
The quilts I make are light weight because it does not get too cold here in the south. I keep one on my bed year round and when it turns cold, I just put another one on top!
Stop by my blog if you have the time. I love to hear from people
hugs from Louisiana
beebee
love the colorful quilt AND backing too! have a wonderful holiday, drive safe....there's more quilting to be done!
Sara, so good to see these posts on your blog. I hadn't checked recently, so was delighted to find the beautiful photos, reflections and thanksgivings. I rejoice that you are walking, reading and quilting once again. Many blessings!
Carol
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