Mount Hood Finish
September 3, 2016
My Mount Hood quilt top is done.
I won the border wars and got the pieced border on — perfectly the first time. However, because I miscalculated on the blue inner border the first time around and had to rip it, I didn’t have enough of the fabric left to use for the final outer border. Here’s my remedy from my stash.
I’m satisfied with the result, even though I really wanted the blue fabric for the outer border. The top is done, and I also hope to find the backing in my stash.
Last night I got started on this little mystery project from Jenifer Gaston at the Woolen Willow. This is my first block. I hope to get the second block ready for some stitching tonight.
Linking up with Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Crazy Mom Quilts and Sew Can She.
10 Comments
Paige
That’s always a good feeling when borders go on with a hitch! You wool applique is beautiful!
piecefulwendy
Thank you, Paige! Yes, I was almost doing a happy dance when those borders went on smoothly!
Needle and Foot
Mt. Hood looks great. The borders set it off quite nicely.
Love the mystery project. I am off to check out the link you posted. Thanks Wendy!
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Bernie! Hope you join the mystery project. I’m working on Block 2 today.
louise hornor
The hourglass blocks are perfect for the middle border! I struggle with making a border like that fit properly, so kudos to you for getting it right the first time.
piecefulwendy
Louise, Pat Speth gave us a nifty little worksheet at our workshop that helped so much. It’s copyrighted, so I can’t share it unfortunately. Those inner border sizes are key to getting the pieced border right!
Karen Marlow-Goad
I think your quilt looks great! It is so nice to use up fabric from the stash I think. I am working hard at doing that and will continue through to next year doing more.
I will check out your link to the wool project – I don’t need another project right now but wanted to look 🙂
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Karen!
Sarah Craig
Wow, Wendy, it’s gorgeous! I know it was a lot of work, but so worth it… Whoop whoop!!
piecefulwendy
Thank you, Sarah! It feels great to have it done. Whoop! Whoop!