by pennifold 17 Mar 2022

Hi Cuties, I've finally put on the binding, and the quilt is on my bed.

I got a call from Nicola (my quilter) last Wednesday saying it was ready. Her husband got Covid in December and she had to isolate with him. Then as she had quite a few quilts to do, she did too much and ended up damaging her elbows and had Cortisone injections in them, ouch!
I bought wide bias binding and sewed it on the four sides on Sunday afternoon. Monday I hand stitched one side down, Tuesday another side and I finished the other sides yesterday.
I placed it on my bed last night and it's quite heavy. I am hot blooded (don't laugh) and only sleep with a top sheet and a doona cover minus the doona inside. So halfway through the night, I kicked off the quilt along the right hand side.
I'm thinking I'll do what Carolyn has suggested in her post and make some pillowcases to accessorise the quilt. Love Chris

NAVY-WHITE-YELLOW-QUILT Sweetpea-designs

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Comments (28)

by toogie 22 Mar 2022

Beautiful Chris! I know how heavy a quilt this size is. It came out so nice. I like the canvas above too.

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by pennifold 24 Mar 2022

Thanks so much Toogie, yes, it's a weighty one alright. I love the picture too, it's very calming. Love Chris

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by teddygram 21 Mar 2022

Beautiful work,Love the colors.

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by pennifold 21 Mar 2022

Thank you so much, me too! Love Chris

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by gerryvb 21 Mar 2022

oh that's absolutely , beautiful !!!!

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by pennifold 21 Mar 2022

Thanks so much Gerry, I love it. Love Chris

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by basketkase 21 Mar 2022

Wow....labor of love and beautiful!

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by pennifold 21 Mar 2022

It certainly was Vicki, and time!!!!!!!!!! Love Chris

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by chenille 20 Mar 2022

Awesome!!

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by pennifold 21 Mar 2022

Thanks so much, love Chris

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by brendalea 19 Mar 2022

Chris your quilt turned out very lovely. Thank you for sharing
Happy Stitching Brenda Lea

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by pennifold 20 Mar 2022

Thanks so much Brenda, I am really thrilled with it. Love Chris

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by sewpam 18 Mar 2022

WOW!! Beautiful quilt.

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Thanks so much Pam, love Chris

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by pennyhal2 18 Mar 2022

Oh my! What a magnificent quilt! How you laid out the blocks is fantastic and the border really is the finishing touch! Congratulations on creating this heirloom piece!

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Thanks so much Penny, that's a question to ponder. I don't know who will get this when I die. Maybe Dana, she loves blue, Amy is a green girl and Ben blue too. I'll have to think about that. Love Chris

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by airyfairy 18 Mar 2022

You have outdone yourself. It is absolutely beautiful. Just think how warm it will be in winter time. I just love it with the plain navy pillowcases. I think it need the contrast.

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Hi Sarah, yes, I agree with you, but I'd like to try it out and of course I don't sleep on these pillows anyway. I have a pale blue satin pillowcase that I sleep on. I take these pillows off every night. Love Chris

by airyfairy 19 Mar 2022

Sounds just like me

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by lilylady 18 Mar 2022

You out did yourself, It's beautiful!

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Thanks so much Lily, I love it. Love Chris

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by sebsews 18 Mar 2022

Congratulations on completing the most beautiful quilt I have ever seen. I remember when you started this quilt. If it is too warm for you, I know someone who loves bedding warmth. Sweet dreams my friend, Suzanna

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Ha ha ha Suzanna, it would cost the earth to post it to you!! As you know at the moment down-under it's Autumn and the days are beginning to get cool. For instance it was 29C yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!! yuck, I don't like this weather. Can't wait for the real cool days, maybe late April or May! Love Chris

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by shirley124 18 Mar 2022

Oh Chris this is absolutely beautiful. Matching Pillow case would just finish it off. Hugs

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Hi Shirley, yes, I thought so too and after reading Carolyn's post made me want to do it even more. Love Chris

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by dixie 18 Mar 2022

Just Stunning, you certainly make some beautiful things but this I think one of your best Val

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Thanks so much Dixie, I appreciate your comment. Love Chris

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by mariagiannina 17 Mar 2022

Absolutely gorgeous Chris!!

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Thanks so much Mary, love Chris

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by bevnorris 17 Mar 2022

Stunning Chris!! Beautifully executed!!! Congratulations!!!!

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Thanks Bev, I appreciate that. Love Chris

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by robertahilde 17 Mar 2022

Congratulation Chris, this is one of the best quilt ever. Stunning indeed.
I too like the color combination that I find very elegant. Hugs Roberta

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Thanks Roberta, I love it too. It's quite warm to sleep under as well. Love Chris

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by sonjapotgieter 17 Mar 2022

Wow this is fantastic Quilt completed!!Awesome job completed!!

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Thanks so much Sonja, love Chris

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by peafarm 17 Mar 2022

That is beautiful and 'ta-da' finished. Pillowcases would be a great accessory unless it is still large enough to tuck and fold over a pillow set but I like that idea.

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Thanks Patti, it would be, but I think having the pillowcases with some of the designs on it will look great. Love Chris

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by dailylaundry 17 Mar 2022

I absolutely love it!! The colors are perfect and my favorite too!! It is a work of art!! Hugs!

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Thanks so much Laura, yes, I love blue and my whole home has blue in every room. Love Chris

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by 02kar Moderator 17 Mar 2022

Wow! Your bed with the headboard and quilt really pops! It is worth every minute of hard work you have put into it. I think the pillows will also look lovely.

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Hi Karen, yes, I think I'll just have 6 per pillowcase. Love Chris

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by sewdoctor 17 Mar 2022

Sew beautiful......

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Thanks so much Darlene, it was fun to do. Love Chris

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by noah 17 Mar 2022

Sewwwwwwwwww Lovelyyyyyyy xxxxxxxx

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Thanks my friend, I'm thrilled with it. Love Chris

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by asterixsew Moderator 17 Mar 2022

Amazing and I am left speechless.

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Thanks Caroline, it was my Covid 2021 quilt!!!!!! Love Chris

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by bemara 17 Mar 2022

What a wonderful quilt, timelessly beautiful !

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Thanks Maria, I think it looks really classy! Love Chris

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by gwillmann 17 Mar 2022

Beautiful! That is a work of art.

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Thanks so much, I appreciate that. Love Chris

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by sdrise 17 Mar 2022

Beautiful work as always... it looks wonderful on the bed. you have a keen eye ...

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Thanks so much Suzanne, I try to tie all the colours in! Love Chris

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by olly 17 Mar 2022

Absolutely stunning Chris!!!

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Thanks so much Coral, nice to see your avatar on here, love Chris

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by lidiad 17 Mar 2022

WOW!!!! What a wonderful quilt!! It's beautiful and elegant, I love it.
Hugs, Lidia

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by pennifold 18 Mar 2022

Thanks so much Lidia, me too! Love Chris

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