I need to update on my UFO goal for the year. I have been working on it, but I haven't posted about any progress. Here is one update.
I've been working on a clamshell quilt for just under four years. For a while I was posting updates with the Clamshell Club, but I didn't hand piece as fast as those ladies. This project was always more of a long term project, something I worked on when we traveled and such.
When we went to Nebraska earlier this month, I determined I would finish it on the trip. I had about five rows left and figured a week in the car would provide ample opportunity. Well, it didn't get finished on the trip, but I got close. Since we've been home I neglected my sewing room in favor of the couch and hand-stitching. Sunday morning before church I put the last stitch in this quilt top. Huzzah!
I already have the backing and plenty of binding options in my Christmas fabric stash. My plan is to quilt this as soon as I finish my Farmer's Wife quilt.
The applique is totally not perfect, but I cut, basted, and pieced the entire thing by hand. The top measures about 54" x 65", so it'll make a good Christmas quilt for our couch.
Linking up to Finish it Up Friday with Crazy Mom Quilts!
I've been working on a clamshell quilt for just under four years. For a while I was posting updates with the Clamshell Club, but I didn't hand piece as fast as those ladies. This project was always more of a long term project, something I worked on when we traveled and such.
When we went to Nebraska earlier this month, I determined I would finish it on the trip. I had about five rows left and figured a week in the car would provide ample opportunity. Well, it didn't get finished on the trip, but I got close. Since we've been home I neglected my sewing room in favor of the couch and hand-stitching. Sunday morning before church I put the last stitch in this quilt top. Huzzah!
The applique is totally not perfect, but I cut, basted, and pieced the entire thing by hand. The top measures about 54" x 65", so it'll make a good Christmas quilt for our couch.
Linking up to Finish it Up Friday with Crazy Mom Quilts!
It's lovely! I've never had the nerve to undertake a hand-stitching project like that, so you have my admiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a labour of love! Well done, Rachel. Amazing that you did this ALL by hand. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteJust fabulous! I want to do one of these . There are several machine stitched tutorials out there, but by hand is the ONLY way to go for such a classic pattern!
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