Saturday, January 5, 2013

First Quilt Top Finish of 2013

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


22 comments:

  1. So beautiful. So beautiful in the snow.
    And your dog like it too.
    Liebe Grüße Grit

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  2. Your doggie is the perfect color to go with your quilt! Three mitered borders - woo! That is very beautiful and impressive.

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  3. Absolutely 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!

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  4. Simply Gorgious!!!!! A labor of LOVE!!!!

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  5. Gorgeous photos! Love the sled and Zinnie. :)

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  6. It is just beautiful! Good job on those miters.

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  7. Wow, it is absolutely breathtaking! Love your assistant!

    Cheery wave!

    Bev

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  8. Beautiful quilt! Looks as if you had your 4 legged family member in mind when you chose those fabrics. She is lovely.

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  9. Another beauty from your hands! applause, applause!

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  10. How idyllic.I'm sure Zinnie is a great quilting companion. Enjoy!

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  11. Hi 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 :)

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  12. What 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 ;>)
    Cheers!

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  13. 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.

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  14. Your butterscotch quilt is awesome...and the pictures show it off so well! Love the great outdoors for the setting! Well done!

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  15. What a gorgeous quilt. Sure matches your puppy.

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  16. congrats on your first top of the new year. I love it and I love mitered borders.

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  17. That's beautiful and I love how it co-ordinates so beautifully with Zinnie.

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  18. The quilt is gorgeous! I love the colors.
    Janet

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  19. 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.
    Waggy Tails!
    Maecee

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  20. A Gorgeous Quilt! You are a quilter to admire.

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