"Sunrise, Sunset" is all bound and
labeled now...I finished her
this morning...
Here are a few more shots:
The reverse and my little label
[thank you, yes I will accept
your applause that
I remembered ;)))]
😁
Full revere side shot ↟↟↟
I used both fabrics leftover
from this side to
make my binding yesterday...
And here she is
resting on my Grand-mere's
old caned rocker in my
living room...
And some very special fabric cut offs
I fussy cut specially:
and
and
The pensive ladies, I call them....
I began this whole "Sunrise, Sunset"
hand quilting journey
the beginning of last April.
So, 7 months' worth...
This has been, along with
"Blues in the Night" a
really wonderful project
using the same pattern in
different colors and
orientations...
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We are awaiting a storm which may be a combo
of rain, sleet and some snow momentarily.
Being right on the SE CT coast,
we often dodge these big snow
events and end up with
mostly rain or sleet...
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I am now working on my daughter's
Christmas bunting and have 3 more
little flags to finish up...
Hers will be much longer than mine, as her
mantel is 74" wide!! It is taking some
figuring on the length and tie offs to be
making this without having that mantel to
measure against!!
And i am notoriously math-challenged.
Fingers crossed that it will turn out
the right length!!
and the final 3 I am working on below
These little flags are a joy to work on..😊😍
I get to use a lot of those special bits that have
been saved up over my quilting life...
The Snowman block has all been
tea dyed by me...I love that color!!
So vintage!!
Depending on the final length
I may have to come up
with another flag????
We shall see...I measured out
74" along my opened dining room
table and will drape it across the edge
of that to see how it will look...
Wish me luck!!💚
🍀🍀🍀🍀;)))
hugs from under our gray skies...
and rain spritzing down,
Julierose,
La Blageuse
(sewing-with-joyousness-euse)
Really watching a lot of Youtube vids and now resting after getting SS together....I wish it would snow...but 34 degrees--
ReplyDeleteuh, I don't think so....;(((((
I have complete faith in you to get that bunting done the perfect size! It's been snowing here all day but not too much accumulation yet. Your finished projects look great!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Christmas bunting you are making for your daughter looks great. Do these hang straight against the edge or do they have a bit of a loop? No mantle here in my little home, there is a heat pump instead.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely finish. So glad you hands didn't slow you down. The bunting will be a treasured gift.
ReplyDeleteSunrise, Sunset is a beautiful finish, Julierose - that binding definitely is perfect for it! I loved seeing those special fabric strips in the block centers up close. Those sections for your daughter's bunting are fun to see, too. I do love the little snowman! Expecting a snowstorm here overnight - we'll see what it looks the morning. morning.
ReplyDeleteYou make the prettiest things! Love SS and tiny special fabric bits, wonderfully unique backing, darling label [where is it from]--and your beautiful quilting. The bunting is so special what a unique heirloom to make and share.
ReplyDeleteGlad youre how making the best of this grey day. PS Metro weather for us on IG said last night, "Tomorrow's [today] going to be absolutely miserable" to which i add, but at least it isn't freezing rain.]
love
lizzy
We had snow all day, but it was a wet snow so only added up to about 3". I cleared the sidewalk to the house and a bit of the driveway. The rest will wait until tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteThe bunting for your daughter is just delightful. She will cherish it. It will be interesting to see how she hangs it since the mantle is so long. Seems like it might have to be pinned up in the middle somehow.
Pat
Sunrise, Sunset is gorgeous, Julierose! Congratulations on finishing this beauty! So many fun fabrics used. Love your hand quilting too. Another unique and beautiful bunting in works. I'm sure you'll get the right length.
ReplyDeleteYou got a lot done!! The flags are so cute. Your daughter will love it.
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't get the sleet. Rain or snow are each better.
Woo Hoo on your gorgeous finish, Julierose! Sunrise, Sunset is beautiful and it looks fabulous displayed on your Grandmere's cane rocker. How sweet! It is so much fun to see your Christmas banner in the works. The tea dyed snowman is precious. Your daughter is going to love it. Stay warm and cozy. Big hugs.
ReplyDeleteAs to the length - take a piece of painters tape or masking tape and cut it to the length of her mantel - stick in on the floor or ?? and then you can hold the bunting up to it to see where you are with the sizing. I have the cutter quilt pieces cut to make my bunting (not Christmas) but haven't done much else on it. Need to get the handwork stuff together so I work on that and not doom scroll.
ReplyDeletep.s. Sunrise Sunset is delicious and your hand quilting turned out so well.
ReplyDeleteSunrise Sunset is lovely and your bunting is really cool. I will give you some snow. We are up to 8 inches in 2 days and it's still snowing. It's pretty but that's all I can say for it. Winters are very long here :(
ReplyDeleteWell done on Sunrise Sunset, Julierose. I love the fussy cut faces in the fabric and your hand stitching is lovely. The flags in the bunting are pretty, too. Your daughter has a big mantel! I'm sure it will look nice on it.
ReplyDeleteYou deserve to be happy with your Sunrise Sunset and it looks so pretty resting in place. I know your daughter is going to be happy to have a special bunting made with love from you.
ReplyDeleteSunrise Sunset came out beautifully! That bunting will be cherished by your daughter. Hope you get a little snow from the storm and not ice. Enjoy the F1 race tomorrow. Just watched quali - should be interesting.
ReplyDeleteI so enjoy seeing your hand stitches up close, Julierose. What a lovely finish! That Christmas bunting will be very special and such a keepsake too. Happy Stitching from me!
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