Sunday 11 January 2015

I am in love

After a marathon effort for FNWF (which ran quite a long way into Saturday), I finished the final border of my Irish Circles. And I love it. I am so looking forward to some cooler quilting weather so I can make a start on the hand quilting.

A quick photo on the grass as it was just starting to rain.

So now I only have my DJ to work on. Only one top in progress...........yes I do feel a bit anxious about that. I don't even have a new quilt in mind. Of course there is cross stitch and some other small projects to work on, but still, I need a new quilt project too. So I'm looking out for something with lots of applique and not too much piecing, another epic long term project.

It's a beautiful rainy Sunday here, perfect for sewing.

Susan x

45 comments:

  1. It's soo beautiful Susan, well done, just love it!

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  2. So exciting for you - it is gorgeous! I am so looking forward to seeing how you hand quilt this one - with my renewed interest in hand quilting I can't get enough of it, and your work is always superb!
    It is a lovely cool wet day here too - have fun with your DJ!

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  3. Stunning!!! You should be very proud of your efforts. I'm sure you will find another challenging project before you know it. Enjoy the cool, wet day.

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  4. Such an inspirational quilt, just love the quilt, fabric everything about it.

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  5. Oh, Susan! Your quilt is so beautiful. Just imagine how it is going to look once you quilt it. I just love the colours you have used. xxx

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  6. It's beautiful! Have you seen the Stonefields quilt that a lot of bloggers are making. It just might be what you're looking for in a new project.

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  7. Dear Susan,
    it is just gorgeous, what a wonderful quilt, will come out great once quilted.
    We are working on Stonefields by Susan Smith at the moment. Lots of applique and a little of handsewing, great project.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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  8. Looks so lovely Susan ....I'm sure another quilt will pop up and you will just have to make it:))

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  9. Love it! Make sure you bring it next weekend - can't wait to catch up xx

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  10. WOW WOW WOW Susan this is beautiful. Clever you. Love it.

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  11. Hello Susan,

    A family heirloom, good luck with the hand quilting.

    Happy days.
    Bev.

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  12. Well done Susan....you should be supr proud that is stunning...xx

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  13. So,so gorgeous Susan!! I love it also, well done!
    Michelle

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  14. Magnificent!!! Well done Susan it looks amazing.
    It has been lovely following your progress on this project. I can't wait till you find your next 'big' project to inspire you.
    happy days!!

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  15. Wow Susan, well done. Looks fantastic !!!!
    Greetings Grit

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  16. Oh Susan, this is stunning. Great effort

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  17. Another ' gorgeous' comment from me too!

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  18. Lovely, clean and fresh and bright.

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  19. Just gorgeous Susan! Have been following the progress and am looking forward to seeing your next big project!

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  20. Just beautiful Susan! I am sure you will find the next project soon!

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  21. Beautifull.....I don't know anyone who has to look for their next project...there are always so many out there tempting us....but you'll find something...

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  22. Congratulations on such a beautiful finish. It is a great achievement even before the quilting starts. You should be very proud of yourself.

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  23. Susan it's just beautiful. Well done on this amazing project

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  24. So much stitching went into creating this beautiful quilt.

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  25. I think all your readers might be a bit in love too Susan! I've really loved seeing you progress this amazing creation & you're rightfully proud! x

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  26. Such a beautiful quilt. I wish I had fewer projects going sometime.

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  27. Do you hire out as a personal peicing trainer? Consider yourself booked if you do ;o) Watching you make Irish Circles is what spurred me to order the pattern. Heck... I aspire to BE you!! Is that creepy or what! :o)) Your version is amazing Susan..... be proud... be very proud. xxxxx

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  28. Congratulations it looks beautiful. I am sure there are lots of options out there for applique projects, just been to a quilt show and one lady made a Kim McLean quilt each year - they are big and full on applique!

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  29. It's magnificent Susan and I'm sure you'll have lots of enjoyment quilting it when the weather cools down a bit.

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  30. Your quilt is so beautiful. I'm sure it will be even more so once it's quilted.

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  31. Oh wow just beautiful Susan, no wonder you are in love

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  32. Wootwoot - I'm not surprised you're in love - it is beautiul- well done on the charge to the finish line! YOu are very good at keeping on top of your projects :-)

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  33. What a gorgeous quilt top Susan. Just beautiful. Cheers, Tracy.

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  34. Stupendous!!!! You have made an exquisite quilt Susan xx

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  35. That is so beautiful. I would be anxious to start the quilting too, even though it isn't nice cool weather for quilting just yet! xx debbie

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  36. I love the applique on the borders, just c beautiful quilt top. Yes, cooler weather is much more pleasant for hand quilting. No doubt the just-right new quilt idea/pattern will come you way at the right time.

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  37. Wowsers! You should be in love. That is just gorgeous!!

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  38. That looks fabulous . Make sure it comes on the road with you Saturday. I'm glad you have a few projects to keep you busy until you find another quilt.

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  39. So you should be "in Love"! .. Its beautiful

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  40. Absolutely beautiful! Success with finding a long term project. I have got too many on the go!

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  41. You must be so proud of yourself for achieving such a great result! It truely is beautiful Susan.
    I too so love appliqué,my favourite. How good will this look all hand quilted , a great heirloom,

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  42. I think I am in love too Susan! Your quilt is absolutely stunning! Looking forward to your next one!

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