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I started Irish Circles in July 2013, so it's been almost three years in the making. I loved making all the blocks, and especially the centre circle. The borders not so much, but I think that's because they were sooooo long, nothing to do with the pattern. The pattern is by Karen Cunningham,t's not for the faint hearted but achieveable with determination.
So for now I will give my poor fingers a rest and return to working on my own quilt design (which really needs a name) and my poor neglected cross stitch.
I'm a very happy quilter today!
Susan x
This is an stunning quilt, quite amazing to hand stitch and hand quilt a detailed quilt of this size. I love your quilting too! No wonder you fingers are tired yet such a satisfying finish!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful quilt Susan...you should be very proud and happy!
ReplyDeleteWow .... your quilt is really something special.... well done.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo you should be a "Happy Quilter". It really is a masterpiece. Now you will have to find a special place to hang it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful masterpiece! Congratulations on this outstanding finish!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful masterpiece! Congratulations on this outstanding finish!
ReplyDeleteTa da indeed! Lovely work Susan, your hands deserve a well earned rest with all that beautiful hand quilting.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing effort Susan. It is just beautiful
ReplyDeletea HUGE finish! Incredibly beautiful. It makes me want to get out a needle and start hand quilting something right this minute. Thanks for sharing all the close-ups!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on such a stunning finish.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is amazing and one to be treasured!
Absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation on this wonderful finish.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is amazing and your handquilting is perfect.
Greetings, Manuela
Stunning!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! It's so beautiful! What a treasure. So glad you were able to stick with the hand quilting. The stitching is perfect for the quilt!
ReplyDeleteYou are right, definitely not for the faint hearted. But wow, you did a fantastic job. What a labour of love. You'll treasure it for ever and no doubt it will become a family heirloom. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteA big finish is exciting and your Irish Circles is gorgeous!! I love how you've quilted it!! I feel for your poor fingers but so worth it - definitely! Thanks for the close up pictures - your quilting is really lovely.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finish Susan !!
ReplyDeleteWow its absolutely stunning! I hope you are going to enter it into the Sydney show? Well done for hand quilting such a large piece, after you had hand pieced it all as well!
ReplyDeletei just put my quilting needle down! i am also quilting the circles. just started!
ReplyDeleteAbsolute gorgeous! It was worthy every effort, I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat an exquisite finish. Your hand quilting is beautifully done and really adds to the overall design. To complete the entire quilt by hand is a remarkable accomplishment. It's truly a masterpiece.
ReplyDeleteJust superb and so exciting to see the finish!! You've done wonders with this pattern - and the colours and hand quilting have improved on the original no end! Love the photo on the fence and the close up of your quilting! The little quilted circles echo the piecing pattern beautifully :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so gorgeous! Can't believe you hand quilted all of it - amazing!
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And a happy quilter you should be, Susan. That is so gorgeous, and I love the fact that it's done by hand from stem to stern. Enjoy using it!
ReplyDeletewow Susan ,congrats this quilt is amazing and what a wonderful finish for you,give yourself a huge pat on the back my friend you are so very clever xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Susan on finishing your superb Irish Circles!!! Such an amazing accomplishment to be all sewn by hand. Like Hilda, I just love the circles of hand quilting. I wonder where you will hang it?
ReplyDeleteSpectacular! Irish Circles is gorgeous! You must be thrilled. Love your beautiful hand quilting also. Such a treat to see xx
ReplyDeleteOh my Susan, what a wonderful wonderful quilt... the colours are beautiful and your sewing is just lovely - and then that hand quilting to finish it off... A true masterpiece.... well done...
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It is gorgeous! Well done, wonderful colors and your handquilting is beautiful, such lovely stitches!
ReplyDeleteSuch a magnificent quilt Susan.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt Susan!!..... and your lovely hand work - you must be feeling pretty pleased (and relieved?)..... also love the colours!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful quilt with a big Ta-Da!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations that is STUNNING Susan 💖💖💖
ReplyDeleteHow pleased you must be with this! I love all the circular blocks. It is lovely also to see that you have not lost your love of circular shapes with your new project.
ReplyDeleteDoes the hanging sleeve mean you will enter it in a show?
Ta Da indeed! Fabulous finish - love the hand quilting.....just beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations on such a fantastic finish!
It is absolutely amazing! Your hand quilting is so inspiring...almost made me want to grab sweet William and start quilting.
Huge well done you are amazing!!!
OMG Susan... it is simply STuNNinG ! Well done !
ReplyDeleteYou should have so much pride bursting out of you on this achievement.
It's gorgeous! xox
Congratulations on a very beautiful finish. Enjoyed the close up of the quilting. A quilt to enjoy for many years and many generations. A stepping stone for your current work in progress.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great quilt!
ReplyDeletecongratulations! It is a stunning quilt. the colors and placement is fabulous.
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Congratulations tis just beautiful Susan!!! The quilting is divine...a much treasured heirloom.
ReplyDeleteOh Susan that is so awesome...just beautiful and your quilting is exquisite! Congratulations....I love it!
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