On Thursday, I was able to finish up the last long seams that connected the top and bottom sections of Pieces of My Life - these are sashings on the front and back with a strip of batting in between. Some curvy lines of quilting hold all the layers together.
I was going back through all the posts I've shared about this project and saw that I originally planned to use the floral inspiration print that's in most of the blocks for these long sashings. But when I saw how the blue sashing around the blocks stands out, I decided to continue with it to connect all the "pieces of my life" together.
The final step of sewing the two sections together with their sashings was actually pretty hard work! Lots of layers and heavy/awkward to muscle through the machine and keep everything straight and lined up. But - I did it! Although Melva's design calls for borders, I think I'm ready to stop here. This weekend's job is to get the binding sewn on. I plan to have a finish to share by the end of next week!
I bet you can tell in this photo where I got the idea for the blue and pink combination in last week's quarter star blocks!
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Such a pretty combo! The blue sashes the blocks really well and provides a nice calm contrast. I'm looking forward to seeing this one all done! Have fun binding it!
ReplyDeleteWhew! I'm tired just reading about it. I think I will reserve QAYG for small projects. Nevertheless, it looks great. Proud of you!
ReplyDeleteWow! The end is in sight! Congrats. :)
ReplyDeleteit is looking good! and like Pat says the end is in sight
ReplyDeleteIt is so rewarding to see all that hard work turn into a quilt top. The colors look great together! Congratulations on the quilting. It can be the hardest part, but it is also the one that gets you so close to the goal.
ReplyDeleteOh yes - the blue sashing is perfect. Congrats on getting a big project to the last step.
ReplyDeleteWrangling the quilt top through the machine is a lot of work, but you did a great job. The blue sashing was a good choice!
ReplyDeleteI like the layout. It will be a great finish.
ReplyDeleteWow, the blue sashing works great & is striking. Love this!
ReplyDeletewe celebrate with you as you finish a lovingly done quilt!
ReplyDeleteWow it is so pretty! I love the blue sashing, great choice.
ReplyDeleteYou are officially a quilt wrangler;)
ReplyDeleteGood job. That blue looks great. 💙 Thanks for sharing in the Sew and Tell party.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is looking great, Diann. I'll be interested in hearing your final thoughts on this QAYG process.
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