Califon Is Complete.
Posted on | October 15, 2011 | 19 Comments
Several positives to report. My machine is back, working and happy.
And so am I.
And as a result I was able to sew the binding on my Califon quilt and hand stitch it down overnight.
My LAQ was incredibly fast and had it back to me in a couple of weeks.
I chose a continuous pattern with loads of swirls as so many of the fabrics in the quilt had swirling patterns in them.
There was a striped fabric in the range with some orange in it, so I used that for the binding.
Today was the perfect day with the sunshine to be outside taking photos. I know I have to make the most of it as we are having typical Spring weather with plenty of showers.
I do love a good finish!
On a different note, I did try the idea of using the owl punch on some fabric with a stabilizer backing. No good. I tried a couple of different ways but still had no success. Did manage to jam up the punch but a little jiggling around sorted that out too.
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What a beautiful quilt. The quilting is beautiful. I love it!
It’s great to have your machine back – how stressful to be without it! Your quilt looks fabulous – and good choice with the quilting… looks perfect for a picnic!
Karen, I just came to visit from your comment on my blog to put “a face with a name” and was happily surprised to see that this is you!!! I saw this quilt in my reader yesterday and loved it, but didn’t take the time to comment then (as I didn’t have the time!!!) But it is a fabulous finish. I especially love the pattern you put together and the quilting!! The swirls really compliment the squares. :) Hugs!
Gorgeous quilt just love the quilting..
What a fantastic quilt!! I love the quilting pattern!! Great photos too, this Spring weather is so lovely! You must be so happy to have your sewing machine back where it belongs!!
beautiful Karen,well done
Beautiful quilt. I especially love your gorgeous quilting!!!
I absolutely love the quilting pattern.
I am sure if I did that it wouldn’t be half as neat. I need to get and experiment.
Goodness. That is a good bit of happiness to report! :o) Yay! Your machine is back. Your quilt is gorgeous! :o)
Yeah a fixed and returned machine, what can be better than that! We are sure lost without the darn things anymore aren’t we? :-)
Love you quilt. The quilting is spectacular. I hope to get a couple quilted myself this weekend.
Oh Karen, your quilt is gorgeous…a sunshiny quilt for a sunshiny day! So nice that you were able to take the pic outside…the colors are breathtaking and I love the quilting design…well done!
Karen that quilt is beautiful, I just love it, and the quilting is perfect for it. Now what I want to know is…was it the punch that had a little jiggle or you!?!?!?! xx
Karen, You must be so happy with the end result.
happy days.
Bev.xoxo
It is lovely karen and looks really summery.
Your quilt is lovely! The quilting really complements the fabrics and design!
It’s just lovely Karen, and the quilting is beautiful, what a gorgeous design! toni xxx
What a great quilt! Every part just goes together with every other part perfectly. Sorry about the owl punch. Sometimes the very best ideas just don’t work. Bummer.
looks pretty.
Karen
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I love it!! The swirled quilting is perfect for Califon. I love the stripes you chose for the binding too. Yay! It is a great finish.