Last November, I told you about a
long-term project I was working on, made of pieced hexagons. I am
happy to report that the quilt is done. And I mean really DONE -
quilted, bound, with a label and a sleeve. It made its first public
appearance at the Squanicook Colonial Quilt Guild show last week.
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| Hooked on Hexies - it's done! |
It represents countless hours of
hand-stitching to make the blocks and assemble the top, and hand
applique (yuk – the A-word!) to attach the borders. Then some
outstanding machine quilting by my friend Maureen Blanchard, and
finally a piped binding at the edge. This finishing touch was a new
technique for me. Challenging and totally worth it for the polish it
lends to the overall look.
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| Working on the piped binding. Isn't the quilting fantastic? |
I'm proud of the end result, but it's
also sort of bittersweet. I have spent over a year with this
creation, and now that it's done, well, what do I do with my hands? I
have another English Paper Piecing project started, and while it has
its charm, I don't anticipate the same extended relationship with it.
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| My new EPP project - Lucy Boston blocks |
So I guess I'll just have to do some
quick projects in the months ahead. But if I am patient and quiet,
I'll bet that a new long-term project will reveal itself, and I'll embark on a new year-long adventure!
Are you working on a long-term project? I'd love to hear about it!
Thanks!
Judy
