I just finished the last stitch on my Beyond the Cherry Trees. This was a 29-month BOM and though I had a wedding quilt that I did in between this time, I did keep up pretty well, I think.
No one is home to hold up this huge quilt, so this is the best I could do.
I had the last border on yesterday, but then realized I was short on applique on a couple corners, so had to stitch down a little more vine, three more leaves and one more cherry. It's done and ready to be folded up for a couple weeks.
I will be leaving for the AQS quilt show in Paducah in a couple days, but when I get back, I will be piecing this beauty together for the backing.
Besides being very "happy" to finally have this top done, I find myself at a loss as to what is going to keep my hands busy. It's almost a let down. There's hardly been a day I haven't stitched just a little on this quilt and if I wasn't stitching on it, it was most certainly on my mind.
My patience isn't as good as some of the gals who will be hand quilting this very large quilt, so I have mine on my longarm quilter's schedule for June 1.
For now, I would like to put up my feet and just enjoy the fact that I am done, but I have some packing to do. I still have work the next couple of days, but then it is off to "quilt heaven" and hooking up with some great friends.
See you when I get back.
Congrats Faye!
ReplyDeleteIt's Beautiful!
Beautiful, Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a absolutely GORGEOUS QUILT ! CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT FINISH !!
ReplyDeleteWow. Looks great. I understand the what am I going to do now. Look forward to hearing about what you decide to create next
ReplyDeleteCongrats. on finishing.Your quilt looks wonderful. I had the same feeling when I finished my quilt. It's like a parting from a friend.
ReplyDeleteClapping loudly and cheering. A very good finish.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo to you! This looks fabulous, I love everything about your piece. Congrats on a fabulous finish.
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome project and you did a beautiful job of stitching it all. I'm amazed. Have fun in Paducah!
ReplyDeleteOMG that is one beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteHave fun at Puducah! You might find a new
pattern there to work on (-:
Wow...what an accomplishment ...it is stunning!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Paducah...what a great way to Celebrate the completion of your BTCT Quilt!
ReplyDeleteWell worth the time invested - this applique' project is truly a piece of Art!
I love your background fabric too.... just PERFECT!