Saturday, December 10, 2011




I FINISHED!!! I think there is easily over 1,000 hours of work in this so far. I started more than a year ago, and there has been a lot of distractions in my life during this project. But I kept going and have loved every minute of making this top. This is by far the most fun I have ever had and my best work yet! Thanks Kim for your inspiration.
When I started this pattern I was posting the blocks here as I finished quite often. Then for some reason I got locked out and was unable to post anything (computer issue on my end)... plus a new job, a few days away for the Houston International Quilt Fest and many other distractions have kept me away for quite awhile. Happy to be be back and to be able to share the finished quilt top.
You will notice that I changed the 4 corners to my own design. I also did my own thing on the border... I found this giant rick rack that I just loved and I think it fits here really well.
I have found material for the backing and will be starting the hand quilting sometime early next year.
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21 comments:

  1. I Quilt for FunDecember 10, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Beautiful!

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  2. judith lockhartDecember 10, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    What a beautiful quilt! Thanks so much for sharing the completed top!!

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  3. MiriamDecember 10, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Wow!! Congratulations on your finish Teresa!
    I love the colours and fabrics you have used; it is such a cheerful quilt.
    Beautiful!!

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  4. AnnaDecember 10, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    absolutely stunning! you rock!

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  5. CaroDecember 10, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Congratulations on your wonderful achievement You should be proud of yourself.

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  6. Nedra WeaverDecember 10, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Love your corner blocks and rick rack. Makes it truly yours. Beautiful job.

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  7. CamillaDecember 11, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Wonderful! Congrats on your finish. I love the border.

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  8. CindyDecember 11, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Wow! What a beautiful piece of work--and work it is. Love it.

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  9. VivianDecember 11, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    You did a wonderful job on this and really put your own spin on it! Great choice on the rick rack, love it!

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  10. debraDecember 11, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    your persistence has certainly paid off... this is gorgeous!! can't wait to see what you select for the backing!

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  11. FrançoiseDecember 11, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Love the rick rack

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  12. JuleeDecember 11, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Congrats! you made it to the end. Your quilt looks absolutely beautiful. Job well done.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Simply stunning. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    It is wonderful!!! love that you have "personalized" your quilt!!

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  15. kim mcleanDecember 11, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Beautiful Teresa! I love your corner block and the giant ricrac as the border.
    Well done, love to see it quilted and hanging with a ribbon at some quilt show! Kim McLean

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  16. JanetDecember 11, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Wow Teresa, it knocks my socks off. I love, love the corner blocks and the giant ric rac, it's great. Can't wait to see how you're going to quilt it.

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  17. Ann ChampionDecember 15, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I love theway you've personalized the pattern to make the quilt your own. It's beautiful..and that ric-rac is brilliant! :)

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  18. Ann ChampionDecember 15, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I love theway you've personalized the pattern to make the quilt your own. It's beautiful..and that ric-rac is brilliant! :)

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  19. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    It's gorgeous!

    Debra Svedberg
    www.debrasvedberg.blogspot.com

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  20. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Your quilt is wonderful.....Lots of work but you have something extra special to take joy in.

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  21. Lizards arent cuddlyJune 4, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous, you must be so proud of yourself. I can't wait to get my hands on Kim's patterns, well done :)

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