..... from my friends....
Wondering how that Signature quilt is going?
Well it is going fine... with some help from my friends Jacky and Jo the main part of the top was together last night with just the borders to be done this morning. After a 5 o'clock wake up I started to sew the borders on and they were done in plenty of time.
The top was presented at the farewell function this afternoon and it was very well received by the recipient and other staff that had signed squares. But she won't be able to keep it just yet as I still need to quilt it. That's my job over the next few weeks.
So many thanks to my lovely sewing elves for their help, couldn't have done it without you!
Now would you like to see the top...
I am hoping you do...
The pics were taken quite early this morning.
Now the big question "do I like Kaffe Fassett now?"
Answer- I love this quilt, don't think there is one for me in the future but I love the effect of this one.
A very exciting arrival this week too... This beautiful Janome Memory craft 3000 machine.
Is'nt she lovely? She sews so beautifully too and there are some gorgeous stitches that I can try too when I am feeling a little adventurous. This was a generous gift from a friend.
I tried it out when I made this block today.
It's in the hands of Australia Post on it's way to a crafty friend somewhere.....
Well I feel like I have used my holiday Sewing mojo all up-hope there is some left for the holidays?
I am hoping to spend some time with sweet William I need the comfort of a project without such a drastic deadline, but I'll still have to spend quite a bit more time with Kaffe Fassett.
Hope your week is going well.
Marina
Wondering how that Signature quilt is going?
Well it is going fine... with some help from my friends Jacky and Jo the main part of the top was together last night with just the borders to be done this morning. After a 5 o'clock wake up I started to sew the borders on and they were done in plenty of time.
The top was presented at the farewell function this afternoon and it was very well received by the recipient and other staff that had signed squares. But she won't be able to keep it just yet as I still need to quilt it. That's my job over the next few weeks.
So many thanks to my lovely sewing elves for their help, couldn't have done it without you!
Now would you like to see the top...
I am hoping you do...
Answer- I love this quilt, don't think there is one for me in the future but I love the effect of this one.
A very exciting arrival this week too... This beautiful Janome Memory craft 3000 machine.
Is'nt she lovely? She sews so beautifully too and there are some gorgeous stitches that I can try too when I am feeling a little adventurous. This was a generous gift from a friend.
It's in the hands of Australia Post on it's way to a crafty friend somewhere.....
I am hoping to spend some time with sweet William I need the comfort of a project without such a drastic deadline, but I'll still have to spend quite a bit more time with Kaffe Fassett.
Hope your week is going well.
Marina
Wow it's looking so beautiful xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift. You have done a terrific job in such a short time. Well done.
ReplyDeleteYou are truly amazing. What an incredible effort, and such a beautiful quilt. It has changed my opinion of KF too. A precious gift for a special friend. I think you deserve to spend the holidays doing whatever you like!
ReplyDeleteWOW ! Fabulous .. Like you Marina I am not a lover of Kaffee fabrics but this does look great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a generous gift from your friend and it stitched a lovely star block .....
Amazing job Marina - the quilt looks fantastic. You will be looking forward to those holidays. Lucky you - fantastic machine
ReplyDeleteHi Marina this quilt looks fantastic,love the whole look of it,so I can see why the lady loved it,it's wonderful with all the messages on it,what a wonderful keepsake.Your block is lovely,sent mine off on Monday,enjoy your evening my friend.xx
ReplyDeleteYou have done a great job with the quilt top.
ReplyDeleteAll those comments will be treasured
Great job, it looks lovely! You need a rest now!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is gorgeous Marina, the colours look jewel-like. Lovely idea for the signatures. Beautiful star block too.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous, Marina. I'm not a Kaffe fan either but I do love the look of this. How exciting getting a new machine. Have fun with it.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt top turned out just beautiful! I'm a Kaffe girl myself, so love all the wonderful colors displayed here...great job...by the by your star block is awesome!
ReplyDeleteyour quilt looks like a box of jewels... its fantastic and the KF fabric was perfect for that look.... jolly well done and under the pump too.... great new machine for you to play with..... awesome...
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Great effort Marina, the quilt looks fabulous. Those signature panels of white really dilute those Kaffe fabrics perfectly leaving small glimpses of that strong colour. How kind of you to give that machine a new home!
ReplyDeleteHello Marina,
ReplyDeleteAmazing quilt, your friend has a beautiful way to remember her friends. Have fun with the new machine.
Oh and happy quilting.
Happy days.
Bev.
Wow you have done an amazing job and still room for a few more signatures. It will be a well loved quilt. Like so many I am also not a fan of KF but this looks stunning. The machine is a great gift from a truly wonderful friend... keep her close. Lucky you, enjoy.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt, what a wonderful gift
ReplyDeleteHI Marina, I've got a little behind in my blog reading lately so have had a nice catch up of your posts... well done on the signature quilt, I'm sure it will be treasured and your boss will appreciate you working with 'those' fabrics for her! Lucky you with the new machine, it looks like a lovely one. I also love the quilt for your great niece - very special and love the philosophy, I'll just make you another one!!!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt looks stunning. What a special gift. Lucky you with your new stitching friend!!! Very pretty star block xx
ReplyDeleteFantastic quilt Marina, well done!! Great idea. Very exciting to have a new machine! Love the star block!!
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the quilt is lovely, and I can't believe you put it together so quickly!! I guess there's nothing like a deadline to rush a person along!! :-) Hugs, H in Healdsburg
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt Marina.....great new Machine...have fun
ReplyDeleteLooks like you and Kaffe, with your friends really did the marathon. Beautiful quilt and I like that I can see lots of writing on some of those blocks.
ReplyDeleteGreat gift.
Enjoy your holidays.
This has been an amazing effort and it looks fantastic! You definitely need a holiday after all that work!
ReplyDeleteI hope all the effort has been appreciated.
Love, love, love this quilt. Your friend should feel very honoured to receive this, what a memory to take with her. You are amazing! ☆☆☆☆
ReplyDeleteThe signature quilt is stunning and such a beautiful gift of friends and memories...well done!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Fun with a new machine and the block is lovely.
I'm sure your mojo is just kick starting and will be purring along all holidays :)
Hi Marina, golly you have done a really awesome job of the Kaffe quilt, & yes it does occur to me that the fabrics would not be something you would choose for yourself.
ReplyDeleteLove the siggy block too - I've seen a couple around, what are they for?
A beautiful quilt top - well done for getting it finished on time, she must have been so delighted with it. xx
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