Hello Everyone,
The triple-mitered border is finished! I haven't made a mitered border since 1995. I was armed with my Quilter's Complete Guide from Fons & Porter, copyright 1993, and tackled the borders before they tackled me.
Zinnie loves to have her picture taken whenever possible. I think I should rename her Butterscotch. She's almost the exact same color as the fabric in the quilt. She's my camouflage dog and quilting companion.
First, I stitched the three strips together for each side, and then did the mitering. No problems! It took me forever, but all four corners are in perfect alignment. When I was trying to get the quilt to pose for the picture, I felt like I was adjusting a bride's train. It just didn't want to cooperate so that's when I took the quilt, sled and dog outside before it got too dark.
It hasn't snowed in days. It has been so cold that the snow refuses to melt and has turned to solid ice. More snow is predicted for tonight.
Now it's time to make a backing and get this quilt loaded on the HandiQuilter. This is going to be interesting. I see hours upon hours of machine quilting in my crystal ball.
Soon,
Lynn
So beautiful. So beautiful in the snow.
ReplyDeleteAnd your dog like it too.
Liebe Grüße Grit
Your doggie is the perfect color to go with your quilt! Three mitered borders - woo! That is very beautiful and impressive.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning quilt! The colors you chose are wonderful. Zinnie is such a beautiful dog. It's amazing how our fur-children become such a big part of our lives. I am looking forward to photos of the quilting!
ReplyDeleteSimply Gorgious!!!!! A labor of LOVE!!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos! Love the sled and Zinnie. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is just beautiful! Good job on those miters.
ReplyDeleteWow, it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow, it is absolutely breathtaking! Love your assistant!
ReplyDeleteCheery wave!
Bev
Beautiful quilt! Looks as if you had your 4 legged family member in mind when you chose those fabrics. She is lovely.
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty from your hands! applause, applause!
ReplyDeleteLove it......
ReplyDeleteHow idyllic.I'm sure Zinnie is a great quilting companion. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn.. You did a wonderfful job on your quilt and I just love it.... I like the sled you used for the picture... What a way to take a picture with something old and something new... Love you dog too... What a sweet picture... Hugs :)
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous miters, Lynn! The Quilter's Complete Guide has been my quilting go-to since day one! How pretty Zinnie looks modeling, too! Maybe you should call it Zinnie's quilt ;>)
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Absolutely stunning, Lynn!!!! As always!!!!!! Beautiful mitered borders! I have yet to try those...some day when I retire. :-) Zinnie looks so cute!! Can't wait to see the quilting.
ReplyDeleteYour butterscotch quilt is awesome...and the pictures show it off so well! Love the great outdoors for the setting! Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt. Sure matches your puppy.
ReplyDeletecongrats on your first top of the new year. I love it and I love mitered borders.
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful and I love how it co-ordinates so beautifully with Zinnie.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is gorgeous! I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteJanet
Will Zinnie be team teaching this class with you? I think she should also be credited for her input and inspiration during this process and perhaps even allowed to autograph the pattern.
ReplyDeleteWaggy Tails!
Maecee
A Gorgeous Quilt! You are a quilter to admire.
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