I have been unpicking basting threads and pulling off the template backing till I could barely manage a pinch movement with my fingers by the end of it, but they are all done! This morning I gave the top a lovely press and it is sitting well. I thought it would be good to start cutting into the border fabrics and one thing led to another, as it does, and I thought I should decide whether to applique or embroider the butterflies on the border. I got carried away tracing butterfly bits and selecting scraps of fabric to use, just to see how they would look.
here are some of the butterflies that will fly around my flower garden border..
Once I measure the borders accurately I will iron them onto the border fabric. Looks like it won't be finished tomorrow but I am happy to keep working on this top.
Hope you have had a lovely crafty weekend!
ps if you would like to see another of the Stitching round the block finish.....Carol at the Patch Craft has made her top into a cushion and it looks lovely. Wonder what happened to all those stitchers that joined in, did they finish their tops? Would love to see them....
Marina
The butterflies are wonderful, your quilt is going to be stunning once finished. Just the perfect idea, butterflies on the border.
ReplyDeleteOh my, oh my - I love the plan to have those butterflies around the border and they are perfect in the scrappy style .....
ReplyDeleteand OK - I get the hint to hurry up and finish something with my stitchalong.... mmmm
Hugz
Marina what a workhorse you are! But you must be so pleased to have got to this point - those hexies look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBut now butterflies round the border? You crazy (in a good way) woman to put so much more effort into this quilt! It will be stunning though and I love your fussy cut wings!
Wow, it is looking wonderful. I love the butterfly border.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pleasurable pastime you have found for yourself with those cute butterflies. They will look perfect flying around your pretty flowers. I particularly like the red and blue one.
ReplyDeleteThe perfect border with the butterflys. Good luck with it.
ReplyDeleteHappy days.
Bev.xoxo
You have done a beautiful job of putting your hexies together and I really love the butterflies on your border.
ReplyDeleteWow, such a lot of work ... it is going to be even more wonderful when finished! The butterflies are looking beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you accomplished lots this week. Love the way those butterflies are looking they will be perfect for wafting around the garden.
ReplyDeleteThis will be one gorgeous quilt when done.
Enjoy the second week of holidays.
Oh, those butterflies are perfect for your flower garden. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteWow, love your butterflies! The quilt will look fantastic when finished.
ReplyDeleteTell your mum I think her Jack and Jill quilt is terrific and the satin stitch embroidery is fabulous :).
Cheers,
Robyn
Your butterflies look awesome! I'll have to show DD how you are doing it.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the finished result... what a wonderful idea to put the butterflies on the border.xx
ReplyDeleteMarina What a lovely butterflies you made. where can I finf the pattern of the butterflies?
ReplyDeleteYour heaxagon quilt also wunderfull.
Enjoy your holiday, and make a lots of beautifull things.
Cheers eLS