While I was whining about not finding a toile fabric I was looking for and not feeling like doing anything with a needle. . . I happened upon this project that I started in 2004. I joined four BOMs that year. I also had both daughters get married with two wedding dresses, four bridesmaid dresses, my dress and tablecloths to make. I finished up three of the BOMs but this one got put into the netherworld of my basement.
I finished up the lower left block (Block #8) in the last few weeks and decided since the barn block looked so easy I would continue.
I was then in a groove. I did the embroidery and cut to size the previous six blocks for a total of nine finished.
I prepped the 10th block and am about 1/2 way done with it.
I honestly never thought I'd get back to this project. I wasn't interested in it any more and there was too much left to do. I figured it would be one of those projects my kids would find when I am gone and they wouldn't have a clue what to do with it.
Well, that has changed. Now, I'm focused on getting it done. I might even quilt it right away.
And I still can't find any toile.
Robin
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10 comments:
This looks like a really fun quilt, Robin! Love the cat on the right. And those little quilts -- are they printed or stitched? I'm eager to see the rest of the blocks with this quilt.
LOL--all things old are new again. So many hidden projects are coming to light during Covid restrictions. I think this is great, Robin!
Last night I pulled out another oldie--only 6 years old, but still fairly forgotten. :)
What a great feeling to pull out an old forgotten ufo and finish it!
I had to laugh at your last sentence. How much toile do you need? Any specific color(s)?
Toile is really really hard to find!! I love toile and try to grab any i see online...sometimes equilter has some...
Cute "neighborhood" project you are finishing up...enjoy;)))
hugs, Julierose
what a lovely discovery and fantastic that you have rediscovered your enjoyment of it too.
I know what you mean. Here's hoping you fin the toile and not another project to finish. Hugs
Great project to have well on the way to a finish. It took nearly 16 years to finish hand quilting our marriage quilt. Some projects are like that but so satisfying when they're finally finished. Toiles are very difficult to find now, I guess they're out of favor these days.
Looks like you uncovered a gem of a UFO - so charming. I love the quilts within a quilt, especially the little barn quilt. And the giant cat on the roof - so charming!
I remember that design. Your interpretation of it is wonderful! It has waited a long time for its turn. Go for it!
Just love that curved quilting you are doing on your low volume quilt there a few posts back. This one today is such a great project...a wonderful one whose time has come to be finished. Always inspiring to me to visit you!
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