Monday, March 25, 2019

The Final Round



When it takes you nearly four months to sew on 'just' 108 little 1 1/2" squares, I think there's a subliminal message: It's time to move on.


Yeah. My Teeny Tiny Trip Around the World that I started at QuiltCon in 2018 is now 38" square, and though I had thought I'd keep piecing on it indefinitely, it seems I've had a change of heart. I can accept that. My enthusiasm for hand-piecing it has waned, so it's time to say enough already and get to quilting. By hand, of course! 

14 comments:

  1. by hand, of course! mine is sitting in a UFO box. hmm

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  2. Hand quilting is the only way if you've devoted all that time to hand piecing. You'll treasure this one after all the personalized stitches put into it!

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  3. Such devotion! I love it! I don't have the patience for something that intricate, but I am glad you have it, because it is wonderful eye candy!

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  4. Well Bravo for getting so far. Honestly that is so daunting. I think it is beautiful and even at this size I bet you will have to block it when done (so a little more work). It is lovely and truely ambitious. :)

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  5. You did a great job with this project! And I'm sure 38" is the perfect size 😊

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  6. It sounds like you have found the sweet spot. It looks great and I'm thinking that 38" doesn't sound too daunting for hand quilting, either!

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  7. You're tenacious! I bet you learned a lot.
    I like the color contrast.

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  8. Be proud of yourself for listening - to yourself and how the piece spoke to you. I think the size is great for a wallhanging - your personal beautiful artpiece!

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  9. Wow - lovely! My hat off to you for hand stitching this lovely quilt! It is a great size.

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  10. 4 month ago is a long time for one round! Can't wait to see how you quilt it!

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  11. That was quite the adventure! Who says quilts don't talk to them! It's a gorgeous ending to a long and winding road. Like everyone else, can't wait to see how you quilt it!

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