OK, so I am getting a little closer to completion! The top has been sewn, and the pinning of the three layers has been done - now just the quilting and binding to go.... ALMOST THERE!!!
Are you like me? I actually don't like completing a quilt as I wander around not knowing what to do with myself. It's like reading a really good book that you can't put down. You get to the end, LOVING it, but then it's over and you feel at a loss for awhile.
I have loved making this quilt. I am going to quilt it with a combination of machine quilting and hand quilting. I LOVE hand quilting, but I guess I have to finish this quilt sooner rather than later, so I will have to tussle with the quilt under my old faithful sewing maching.
I still don't know what to call this quilt. Hmmmm....I think sometimes a name is the hardest thing about designing a new project ;). As you already know I am a terrible procrastinator. I remember when Pete and I were driving the 2 hour trip to Dubbo to have our first child we were STILL trying to pick a name for her.... nothing has changed!! Still as indecisive as ever.
Hopefully my next post will have a complete quilt to show with name and all!
Best wishes
Anni
Oh..... Annie it looks pretty!
Lovely fabrics are they from one of your lines?
Posted by: leeanne | October 31, 2012 at 01:08 PM
Your works are beautiful Annie... I'm your big fan. A special greeting from Tulua, Valle del Cauca, Colombia.
Posted by: Mafer | October 31, 2012 at 03:02 PM
Hi Anni, it's funny, but I also don't like finishing things I like doing! Anyway, I'm so thrilled to see your new quilt! Btw, what kind of sewing machine do you quilt it with?
Posted by: Koala (Natalia) | October 31, 2012 at 03:47 PM
Hi Anni, your quilt looks so cute. I am sure you will think of the perfect name. I agree with you that finishing a project you are enjoying can sometimes be a bit of a let down but, this quilt isn't quite finished yet, so enjoy the quilting part! :)
Posted by: Christine B. | October 31, 2012 at 05:30 PM
For me, finishing a quilt is the ultimate reward for my patience in sewing it - so I tend to finish it as soon as I can. Afterwards I spend who-knows-how-long draping it over everything just to look at it. Weird? Maybe. But a lot of fun!
Posted by: Thimble Room | October 31, 2012 at 07:28 PM
Are you Libran? Im indecisive too!! The quilt looks gorgeous, cant wait to see it...not indecisive on your designs thou!! Love them!!
Posted by: Deb R | October 31, 2012 at 08:13 PM
Hi Annie, Your biggest groupie just loves your newest quilt !!! Yes I too find it difficult to finish something I've really loved working on,can't visit with it any more...sew, the solution ??? Have many WIP's and enjoy visiting with them all...every now and then you get to finish something!!! LOL Glad to hear Tim (your little elf)is OK.
Posted by: Christine Book | October 31, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Hi Anni, the quilt looks very beautiful, can't wait to see it!!!
Maybe you can have a contest for the name. Tonight I'm finishing the top of my SKoW. I've got 3,5 hours to finish it and post it on the SAL blog.
So take care,
Martine
Posted by: Martine | November 01, 2012 at 06:32 AM
Yes I to can be slow to finish a project. The quilting is not something I rush to do, unless I've got a deadline. Then I put it off until the last moment and spend every waking moment finishing it!! Good Luck, can't wait to see it. I'm eager to buy the pattern too!
Posted by: Bobbi Buller | November 01, 2012 at 11:41 AM
I am really looking forward to seeing the completed quilt. Sometimes procrastination is good because you don't just jump into something and regret it later. I reckon "Almost There" would be a good name for it LOL. I just bought 2 of your stitchery patterns and was delighted to see both the traceable pattern and iron on transfer included. I really like that.
Posted by: Ondrea | November 01, 2012 at 11:43 AM
You are so teasing with these little snapshots! I am so eager to see it!
I think you could run a "name this quilt" competition - I'd call this work of loveliness "Gardener's Glory."
Posted by: Nessahux.blogspot.com | November 02, 2012 at 04:58 AM
Hi Anni ! I feel exactly the same after a good book or after finishing a quilt....I was like that after my own Some Kind of Wonderful quilt was finished... like an orphan !! so I'm waiting for your new quilt !!!!
The name will be great ! I'm sure !
Florence
Posted by: Florence SCHNEIDER | November 02, 2012 at 07:49 AM
Hi Anni, I can't wait to see the quilt. I love the new web site. I thought I had clicked on the wrong site. It is so clean and fresh looking!! I love to hand quilt too, but not enough time. I have to send it to the quilter to get it back in this lifetime :)
Connie
Posted by: Connie | November 02, 2012 at 12:37 PM
I love your quilts (and hope to make at least one someday :) ).
Good luck with finishing and naming your new quilt!
Hugs,
Tatyana
Posted by: Tatkis | November 03, 2012 at 12:25 AM
Love it! Can't wait to see it completed!
Posted by: Holley Downs | November 03, 2012 at 11:29 AM
I know exactly what you mean - I think I enjoy the process as much as the finish (at least that is what I tell myself every time I add yet another UFO to the pile and start a new one!) We were exactly the same with naming our boys - the first one was known as 'Sam-we-think' by the nurses for the 4 days we were in hospital, and with the younger one, the nurses actually provided us with a book of baby names after he was born, as we had girls names by the dozen, but no boys!! Still, they turned out alright in the end!! Good luck finishing the quilt - have fun!x
Posted by: Rachel | November 03, 2012 at 11:27 PM
It looks AAAMAZZING (as usual, Anni ;) ) hope it will be available to purchase as a kit?? Can't wait to see it finished!! X
Posted by: Audrey | November 13, 2012 at 08:24 PM
Love the new quilt and fabrics!!...but could not access the new website>>>>looking forward to seeing it!!
Posted by: jan calvert | November 21, 2012 at 12:12 AM