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Monday, October 22, 2012

Design Wall Monday #40

On my design wall today is a finished quilt top! Woohoo!
And it just took me 16 years to get it there! Well, those borders take me a while to figure out...LOL!
This is a mystery quilt from the very first quilt retreat I attended in 2006 1996 (oops... clearly I am in denial about how long it has been!). It was made from a kit provided by the store "Wooden Hill Quilts" (anyone still remember that store?!). The fabric was all precut for us, can you imagine?!? And we just sewed and sewed. 
It was my first weekend ever being away from my children - here they are wreaking havoc in my room at the inn before they dropped me off
...it was hard to be away and I missed them terribly. But it was good for all of us.
It was an amazing weekend! The quilt pattern was called "Stars Over a Port Elgin Sky".
It has been in the UFO closet for 16 years and is finally on it's way to becoming a finished quilt! 
Tomorrow I will write about what I learned at this retreat that has become an obsession.
You can check out more design walls over at Patchwork Times.

22 comments:

  1. ThelmaMonday, October 22, 2012

    No, I cannot imagine a precut kit, and I'm guessing they didn't use a Go Cutter. I'm so glad you finished this quilt, it sounds like you have wonderful memories of the retreat. Star blocks, they just never go out of style, I love it!

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  2. Stitched With PrayerMonday, October 22, 2012

    OH, a precut kit sounds heavenly...as long as there is a bit of "OOPS Fabric included if you should happen to mess up on something....of course the pre-cut would eliminate a lot of that. I love the picture of the kids in the tub...adorable! Glad your weekend was wonderful and I love the quilt on your new Header!!! Really beautiful. Hugs...

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  3. HilachasMonday, October 22, 2012

    I've always hesitated to start a mystery quilt. I'm afraid I won't like the end result after so much work. Sounds like you had a great time at retreat.

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  4. NannMonday, October 22, 2012

    You said 2006....I think you meant 1996. Nonetheless, I'm sure it feels great to have this one to the flimsy stage.

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  5. MaryMonday, October 22, 2012

    YEA for another great UFO out of the Closet! Retreats are the best time to have fun with fellow Quilters. The Mystery quilt turned out very nice. Have fun quilting it. I'm looking forward to one next year.

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  6. Janet O.Monday, October 22, 2012

    Yes, those borders can be a dilly, can't they?!? : )
    I've still never gone to a retreat--someday!

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  7. Deb Robertson WritesMonday, October 22, 2012

    What a great quilt and a great story!

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  8. PattilouMonday, October 22, 2012

    It's so fun to read other quilter's stories about UFO's! This is a great quilt, and great story. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Dresden QuilterMonday, October 22, 2012

    It is so lovely!

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  10. AnnieOMonday, October 22, 2012

    Cute photo of your long ago littles :)

    The star blocks are great--and all precut? Wow, that's a great kit.

    You'll have to make the label a drivers' license or something!

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  11. Kindred QuiltsMonday, October 22, 2012

    I like your new header picture... so pretty! Looking forward to reading more about the retreat and what you learned at it! Obsession? No, really???

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  12. AnonymousMonday, October 22, 2012

    nice new header

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  13. JanMonday, October 22, 2012

    So pretty, and not at all dated - it surprised me to read the age of this project! Good for you; I need to finish more. It's such a good feeling.

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  14. BonnieMonday, October 22, 2012

    Give yourself a great big pat on the back for finishing an oldie but goodie. It is lovely. Maybe next year I'll go UFO diving again. Love the new header picture too.

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  15. TameraMonday, October 22, 2012

    How wonderful to finish a top... especially one that's been around for a while.

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  16. Deb@asimplelifequiltsMonday, October 22, 2012

    Good for you! I'm working on old UFOs too and I know how good it feels to cross them off the list. I'm in love with the quilt in your header too.

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  17. dorthaMonday, October 22, 2012

    Love your new header. Isn't it nice to finish an oldie.

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  18. Carrie P.Monday, October 22, 2012

    Well it certainly is a neat looking quilt. All pre-cut, pretty neat. I have seen them long time ago in a Ben Franklin store.

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  19. Ellen in OregonMonday, October 22, 2012

    Your new header is a nice fresh look. Your mystery quilt must be very happy to be out of the closet after 16 years of abandonment. Kudos to you for finishing a top that sat for so long. The colors & pattern look current so you would never guess how long it has been in the making. It must feel good to be able to check this one off your list.

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  20. One Minnesota QuilterTuesday, October 23, 2012

    That border would have tripped me up too! ;) Mine might still be in the closet.

    What a great quilt and story...look forward to reading what the obsession is.

    I like the quilt on your header...so inviting.

    Have a great day!

    Judy

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  21. UnknownSunday, November 08, 2015

    I really LOVE this quilt. What a fantastic scrappy top without being really scrappy. Will try to find the pattern. Thanks for the preview

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  22. QuayceetatterSunday, December 20, 2015

    Pretty quilt and like the choice of threads to quilt it!! I think we all have projects from way back when!! lol. I try to finish one a year but it seams to go to the bottom again. Merry Christmas

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