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Thursday, October 22, 2015

UFO Quilting Update

All the straight line quilting is done on my October UFO! Phew... that was tough going for a while. But it's done now, and I have moved on to free motion quilting in the border. I found a very pretty slightly variegated lime green Aurifil thread that is just perfect.

Border quilting is the time when you get to see just how well you did with adding your borders, pin basting and overall quilting. If you have done a good job, the quilt will lay nice and flat, and there will be no ruffles in the border fabric. If you have a bit of excess fabric, you can try to smooth it out and quilt it more densely in those places where there are ruffles. So far this quilt is laying quite flat and all is well.
I don't know if you can see the stitching in this terrible photo, but I am quilting around the swirls in the print.
So far, so good.
One side down and three to go. I have been carefully pacing myself because of my sore back, but it's looking like this old UFO might be finished by the end of the month!
Hop over to Jo's to see how other quilters are progressing with their Bonnie Hunter finishes.

14 comments:

  1. Kathy's A QuilterThursday, October 22, 2015

    Love this Easy Street. Mine is next on my UFO list as well. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  2. JulianneThursday, October 22, 2015

    Very nice! Looks great!

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  3. Janet O.Thursday, October 22, 2015

    Closing in on a finish! Good for you--and smart to pace yourself to spare your back.
    If you really miss working on Easy Street when you finish, I can send mine your way. : )

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  4. AnnieOThursday, October 22, 2015

    Yay for closer to a finish! I have a bunch of tops needing that kind of attention

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  5. scraphappyThursday, October 22, 2015

    Looking good! Your perseverance is sure to be rewarded with a UFO crossed off the list. Beautiful bright and happy colors.

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  6. The Joyful QuilterThursday, October 22, 2015

    Hooray! for getting an old UFO out of the cupboard and transforming it into a completed quilt. Looking forward to seeing the finished project!!

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  7. IvaniThursday, October 22, 2015

    Looks like those swirl were there just for you quilting around them. You are one step closer to the goal!

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  8. Needled MomThursday, October 22, 2015

    That looks great. Pretty thread!

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  9. Nell's QuiltsThursday, October 22, 2015

    Looks good from what I see! Nice bright colours.

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  10. GinaFriday, October 23, 2015

    Looks great so far. Keep taking care of your back. Little and often should see you done rather than risk a long session xx

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  11. Deanna WFriday, October 23, 2015

    Love that lime green fabric. I put some of that into a quilt for my daughter a few years ago. Take care of that back but you have a whole week before the end of the month so no problem!!

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  12. CathyFriday, October 23, 2015

    Almost there.......... You’ll feel so good when you get it done. Such a great accomplishment.

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  13. Angie in SoCalFriday, October 23, 2015

    Isn't it exciting to be getting near the finish of a UFO? I have an Easy Street, too. You've inspired me to get out mine and finish the one block I need to finish and get it to the want to be quilted stage. Thanks for sharing, Kathy.

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  14. KateTuesday, October 27, 2015

    Looks like you made good progress. Hope your back gets better soon.

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