Monday 19 December 2022

Done for now

The last column down the right-hand side has gone on and this one is done.  Now it gets to join the waiting-for-quilting pile.   
Sadly it has been alternately way too cold and then way too wet for me to try an outside, washing line photo, so the floor will have to do. Never mind, I think this shot pretty much does the job.  I was right down to my last scraps of dark blue by the time I finished piecing.  I do still have or two checked bits still and could have found a way to use those if I had needed them, but I was pleased I didn't have to go back to figuring out.  Using all the scraps left from cutting curves has made this a slightly fiddly piece to work on, but the hourglasses felt like an elegant solution and, happily they sit well with the rest of the quilt.   The finished piece is (approx) 70 inches long, 60-something inches wide.

I'm off now to the next project.  No stopping for Christmas, since I've only just got properly started again, but I guess the piecing will be happening in fits and starts for the next couple of weeks. If you are taking a break, I hope it is a happy, peaceful time for you.

NB This was made in response to the AHIQ prompt set by Ann in July


11 comments:

Juliana said...

I really like this quilt. Could you remind us of its size?

Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl said...

Oh, the hourglass units are prefect. I see stars, clocks, time, and sand running through hourglass blocks when I look at this quilt. I look forward to seeing what you are inspired to make next. :)

cityquilter grace said...

during the photos in process i was wondering how it would look and have to say i do like it a lot...very interesting and unique...

Ann said...

Excellent work, Kaja. Trimming the centers seemed radical to me but it has worked well. The value range is excellent. There's something wonderful about that deep blue. I love the curved piecing and want to get back to some myself.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Mystic Quilter said...

Smashing!!! This really does look tremendous, I love the little hst's in the border.

Jean said...

Love it!

Linda @ kokaquilts said...

A very striking finish, I've enjoyed following your journey to get there! Your curved blocks are made with the best found shirtings! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Kaja.

patty a. said...

Love the way this turned out. Good job! I am glad you will continue to piece since you are now on a roll! I am taking vacation next week from work, but I will be at home. I have a long list of things I want to get done so I am going to be busy. Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Doris said...

This quilt is precious. Happy holidays.

Mean Jean said...

Thank you for sharing your work. Put together a book so I can buy it! Happy Holidays!

Quiltdivajulie said...

I love the way this came together - perseverance and willingness to adapt make such a difference! Merry Christmas to you and yours, Kaja!