Incidentally, I ask Mike all the time for his opinion on my WIPs and he hates it. He usually likes my quilts and projects but isn't particularly interested in the details. As the only other person at home though, I'm constantly dragging him out to the studio to say look-what-i-did-today or something similar (usually after only making incremental progress since the previous day), and his stock response is "very nice honey". In this case though, he suggested the pink border and even selected the fabrics I used. I was evaluating a bunch of different pinks, greens, and combinations thereof, but I'm so glad I went with the ones he picked. I think it changes the whole feel from this, and I'm glad I didn't go with any brighter border colors. I'm really happy with the piping in the binding, I've been slowly getting better at piping and this is my best try yet. Not perfect but close. I like using a washable glue stick for making my piping (and lots of other things), I think it helps.
Finishing this was my main February goal over at the Fiber of All Sorts Lovely Year of Finishes, so I'm linking up over there, and since it's a finish I'll add it at Richard and Tanya's. As usual, I'm also linking up at Nina-Marie's for Off-the-wall Friday, her readers were so much help!
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| The Sister Tree, c. 2013, Shannon Conley |
It turned out absolutely beautiful, Shannon. Your quilting is gorgeous and the dimension you've achieved is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIf I lived anywhere near OK, I'd probably try to steal it. :-) Ok, I wouldn't steal because that's wrong but I'd be so tempted….
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for ignoring me....It looks really! good. Way to stick with it
ReplyDeleteI love your quilting! Well Done!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the echo quilting. The design is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteYou sound like me. My husband's name is Mike too, and he's interested, but not in the details :) He's the only one home besides the dog and cat, so I like to say, "look what I made!" LOL.
ReplyDeleteVery neat! I love how you handled the petals. I find that even when they (dh) make non-committal responses, they are really taking it in...and will surprise you every once in a while...that they really ARE thinking and looking. I think it is a guy thing.
ReplyDeleteOh I LOVE how this one turned out! And the quilting is just wonderful - congratulations to a great finish!
ReplyDeleteOh, LOOK at this!! It's wonderful. :D I really , really love the bobbin work. MUST try that. The borders are perfect. I really want to try out the piping binding. Haven't had something come up yet where that'd be just right.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt. I like the added texture! Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog!
ReplyDeleteWow.. . this is amazing! Thanks for linking up sweetie!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I am one of your swap partners for the Handmade Fabric swap so I thought I would swing by and say hello.. You have gotten my creative spirit going with your lovely quilts!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out to be such a beautiful quilt. Your husband chose well. And I love the quilting.
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