EmiliasNana

I finally finished The Great Pumpkin Quilt. I made it a priority in 2015 to finish the blocks and quilt it. I worked like crazy doing the blanket stitched applique, the hand embroidery, the piecing and started to quilt it. I had just gotten my Tiara II and was nervous but excited to begin. I used a cream Bottom Line for the top thread and a gold for the bobbin. My tension was perfect and I began. I stitched all around the featured pumpkins and leaves, changed thread and did details in the leaves etc. I started doing a small paisley in the background to make it recede and the color matched so well I couldn't see where the heck I was going or where I had been. After doing a bit of research I side lit the area and turned out all the lights in the room and on the machine. It worked okay, but only at night when I was totally in the dark. I got the quilt half done in 2015 and was pleased with my work, but couldn't look at it anymore! Anyone else have this problem? I still loved it, but I was done!!! It languished for four years while other quilts were completed and out the door. Finally, I was scheduled for knee replacement and I decided my goal was to finish it prior to that and the arrival of the kids and grands this summer. I accomplished my goal and it feels good to finally having it grace our living room wall.
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bearisgray

It looks like it was worth the effort!

zozee

Congratulations on the finish! Very well dine—all that applique is a tribute to your patience and perseverance. And yes, I know all too well the feeling being “done” but not “finished” with a quilt! Usually get that feeling while sandwiching the darn thing!

barny

Well, your quilt is absolutely gorgeous. Now it's done and beautiful.

Stitchnripper

Beautiful quilt. I'm glad you finished it and are enjoying it!!

quiltingcandy

Wow! I love it!

Cheshirepat

Yes, I've definitely had quilts like that! Sometimes, they just need to 'marinade' a bit on the side before they're ready, right?

Sharonquilts

Oh the quilt is lovely. Great accomplishment.

QuiltnNan

a beautiful finish

Iceblossom

It's beautiful and doubly so for the wait -- you should be very proud of yourself. Doesn't it feel good to have that checked off the list?