Also, the weatherman says "Sierra Storm Watch." Doesn't that mean snow? I'm not driving in snow, even if I have chains. I may make it as far as Oakhurst and then call for a cab. Or not. We'll see.
I finished the quilt-for-hire, and I've halfway delivered it. I've left it at the quilt store, and the owner will pick it up when she returns to town. I thought you might like to see some of the quilting on the back.
Here are the gingko leaves:
And here are the pseudo-chrysanthemums in the border:
I didn't finish my April Step - boo hoo - but I did get to the point of quilting. I'm now looking for a green/brown variegated thread. Good luck with that, eh? ;)
I thought you might like to see the photo the piece was based on. Obviously I still need to add some rocks and flowers...
Finally, here is my May Step. I'd like to finish the hand-quilting on this project.
I realized that I've had this in my "active" mental list, but I haven't touched it in 6 months. I drafted the quilt in October 2007, pieced and appliqued it the same month, and did the stenciling shortly thereafter. I had several false-starts with the stenciling, but I'm pretty sure the quilt has been in the quilting stage for at least a year. And there's no way it's got a year's worth of quilting in it. It shouldn't have taken more than a month or 6 weeks at the most. Since it's May 1, that means I have ALL MONTH to work on it. And I'll start today, if I ever get to my destination. Maybe I'll end up snowed in and get it finished sooner rather than later. ha! I hope not! I'm not eager to experience a May snowstorm.
But I am eager to see the mountains, and I'm guessing I'll be posting pictures on Monday...unless the weather does not cooperate.
Have a great weekend!!
1 comment:
Hmmmm.... On your May quilt, I see some lettering. What does it say, and how was the lettering accomplished. Looks very pretty.
Kay
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