This is a VERY old UFO! The pattern is called Wild Rose Trellis and can be found in the book, Spring Cleaning by Terry Atkinson. The book is from 2003 and I think I made the top when I still lived in California--so that means it is a 10 year old UFO. Yikes! I have no idea why I was making it...
I dug through one of my plastic tubs and found it. I decided to donate it to my mom's charity quilt drive--lap quilts for an entire nursing home. I actually quilted it up yesterday on her long arm.
It was good practice, but very difficult to see the white thread on the top. I used loops and loopy flowers. We have decided to machine bind all these charity quilts since they will be washed often.
After washing, it is 50 x 60 inches a little on the small side, but for the right person will be a lovely lap quilt.
Here are some of my FGV blocks--Haystack Block, Grandma's Quilt Block, Furrows Block, and the Gingham Block. I still have not made this Friday's blocks--but will make them this week.
I finished up all my S Is for Stitch girl blocks this week. I am trimming them down and piecing them today. There are more embroidery blocks that you stitch once the top is pieced, so I plan on working on those for Slow Sunday Stitching this evening while we watch The Giver. http://kathysquilts.blogspot.com
The tiara block was fun to make and every little girl needs a magic wand.
The zinnia block came out very cute and I don't know why I put off the ballerina block because it was easy.
We don't have zinnias growing in our garden, but plenty of sunflowers and zucchini.
I also finished the border in my Apple-Licious quilt top and got a backing for it. Time to set up my pinning tables to quilt it.
Congrats on finishing an old UFO... it will delight someone :)
ReplyDeleteSuch cute blocks you are working on... can't wait to see how you will join them together.
Pat yourself on the back for clearing out an old UFO! I have a few that I'm interested in quilting up, too. It's just that the new tops are always calling me. =)
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing what you get done! :)
ReplyDeleteWell done for finishing an old UFO...all your blocks look great..love the sunflowers..lovely that you are giving it to your Mum's collection ,I am sure it will be loved.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the UFO, good for you! You've been really busy.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the finish of a UFO. It will be loved by a special someone.
ReplyDeleteHey...THAT"S the perfect donation....and you made room in the sewing room!! Hey have ya tried the Vegetti shredder with your zuchinni....it makes them into noodles!!!! YUM!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love all of you pictures. That is a beautiful donation quilt. I think the size is perfect. I love all of your pretty embroidery.
ReplyDeleteI love your little blocks Tanya. The donation quilt is lovely .
ReplyDeleteLove those little blocks! Thanks for sharing at building blocks Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely charity quilt, Tanya.
ReplyDeleteI'm behind on last week's FGF blocks, unexpected hospital stay. I hope to catch up this week.
Sunflowers are one of my favorites. Yours look quite healthy.
The embroidery blocks are adorable!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice that you found the UFO in time for the charity drive. It's a pretty quilt. Your sunflowers look healthy and happy...I did plant zinnia seeds this year but very few came up, which is unusual. I think I have like...2 or 3 when I should have 50! : )
ReplyDeleteSo fun to see all the different things you're working on...and ohhhh those sunflowers, I love em!! :)
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