The Quilt Inspector has been hard at work today.
With thanks to the Husband of Chiconia for holding-up services, and to the Quilt Inspector for encouragement and company
Thanks to his constant attention and encouragement, Scinteallate is all together, despite one decidedly hairy moment in the middle when I realised I’d sewn two medium-sized pieces together wrong way up. Much cursing and reverse stitching of three seams later the problem was rectified. The Inspector suggested a cup of tea and a bickie to calm things down, and he was right. He got a nice liver treat for his helpful idea. Good boy, Mouse.
In spite of, or maybe even because of, the increasingly silly deadline for this quilt, it has come together with remarkably little fuss.
I still have to cut and assemble the binding pieces and machine stitch them down tomorrow morning after my tai chi class.
After that, I have to make the label, and then hand stitch down the binding and attach the label. And then it’s done, and I can deliver it.
Just a couple more days to go, and I’ll make the deadline with the quilt complete 🙂
Wow! that is looking fabulous!
It’s a great example of everyone’s contributions working so well together. I think the binding will finish it off beautifully.
It looks fantastic! Well done mouse for making sure the deadline is met.
He’s good, isn’t he? Not only at keeping my nose to the grindstone, but also at getting me to take a break from time to time – mostly for toy-throwing, treats and zoomies around the back yard of course….
I expect his favourite is the Dog Star block.
I think it must be, although it would be firmly ousted from top spot if there was one called Liver Treats, Kong Toy or Peanut Butter….
a result of fantastic team work (including all ladies who made blocks).
*Especially* all the ladies who made blocks! They continue to amaze and humble me…
The difference now that it’s all together is amazing. It’s just gorgous. I’ve loved taking part and hope to keep doing so
We will be very glad to have you join us again next time, with a completely different theme to challenge you 🙂
Utterly gorgeous & thanks to The Lord of Chiconia we are able to see it at full length. I do like the fingers and toes peeking out 😃
Mouse is definitely doing his job right as well 🐾♥️🐾
He’s keeping me up to the mark; I can’t drift along any longer, as I have Mouse-based schedules to keep, playtime, walkies time, feeding time… well, you get the idea. I love it all, but it has made me more focused about using my sewing time effectively.
Yes it’s amazing how we work out a schedule when u have lil’ ones to see to 🥰
I reckon Mouse is the equivalent of a six year-old: active, into everything, curious, a little bit needy…
Believe me it will be like that for a long time 😁
I know… it’ll keep me young!
Hahahahaha…. I keep telling myself that too 😄
Clever boy Mouse, with frequent breaks , just look at what has been achieved. I think the quilt is simply marvellous.
It’s really sparkling now: such great work by everyone, and that teal sashing with the flecks of glitter works a treat.
Wonderful! Was there ever any doubt you’d get it done? Nope! Beautiful, Kate. Looking forward to the next challenge. 🙂
I think once I’ve got this bound and delivered I’m going to get back to Bougie Nights and finish it off, then maybe the Hatbox Quit… Interspersed with the odd Parterre block, of course!
Great work by everyone!
Agreed! Without the others, I’d have nothing to assemble. Here’s hoping it’s a roaring success as the Nude Lunch auction.
So very lovely. And, attaboy, Mouse!
Yes indeed, I couldn’t have done it without him 🙂
Your quilt is beautiful. Those are some of my favorite colors.
Mine too, luckily. Nearly finished, and then I can move on to some *different* favourite colours 🙂
Like my granddaughter says. “My today’s favorite color is”….
She’s got that exactly right.
Wow ~ each block is so gorgeous. I love the very minimal sashing too ~ perfect!
I always use this very narrow sashing for QAYG projects, as I find it doesn’t visually interfere with the blocks themselves, whilst framing them beautifully. Plus I’ve done so many like this that I can do it very quickly, which helped in this situation.
All this while not feeling well yourself! It’s beautiful, Kate!
Getting a bit better each day, and it’s great for my morale to see the quilt making good progress.
Oh, it really is sparkling now! I have no doubt you’ll be able to get the binding on and all the finishing touches made in time. We’re all cheering you on from the sidelines. 🙂
The transfer for the label is done, the binding fabric is pressed, all I have to do is slice and stitch the sections together, fold and press again, and then I can start stitching once more. I feel the support, I really do.
Wow, as usual a real stunner !! I hope it will bring lots of money in !
A dog is like a child really, it needs your time and attention every day, and you can’t close the door behind your back without thinking ; will we be back home on time for the dog ? But I find they are well worth it !!
I hope so too.
And Mouse is really a very good boy, and there have been no more ‘dead’ cushions when we get home after being out of the house for a while. He’s getting used to it all, and so are we.
The quilt really sparkles, Kate. A fabulous job by everyone, and should raise lots of money to help get answers for the scourge of ovarian cancer. And the Helpers need to be thanked ~ both the four legged and two legged varieties. Yes, I see those toes peeking out from the quilt!
Wave hello from the Husband 🙂 I have a *lot* of stitching to do tomorrow to get it ready to photograph. If I can’t get it done in time to deliver, at least I can take a photo and email that.
It works really well… everyone loves a star block, but these look especially wonderful together.
Partly, I think, because they’re all pretty different. If you make a load yourself, they can’t help developing similarities, but here, there are many contributors. All have different preferences, techniques, ideas and stashes!
A real constellation
It amazes me how such different blocks from such different makers can come together and look so perfect! You have done a great job on this (and Mr. Mouse did, too. And Mr. Chiconia).
The male members of this household helped by being their decorative selves and requiring me to get up and take a break sometimes. Not to belittle their contribution in any way – sometimes I get too involved and forget to drink and walk about.
Excellent quilt stand. I bet it rotates on command if you want to take a photo of the backing!
Yes, voice activated, self-levelling, the works. One of a kind, unfortunately, but I’m sure people will be able to source something similar locally…
It´s nice to have Quilt inspector, isn´t it!
Yes, and he’s very good at making sure I keep working.