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Wednesday 10 December 2008

C'est fini

After an intensive quilting weekend, and a couple of evenings stitching binding (boooring!!!), the feathered star Christmas quilt is ready to be snuggled under during the holidays. We are having chilly weather these days and a soft and cozy quilt will come in handy - just need to wash it first. This is how it turned out:

The quilting is fairly simple and not very dense. I played with a couple of stencils; the one with the four hearts Rose gave me for my b-day in the centre of the stars:

and a border stencil in the sashings:

I planned to use the border stencil in the border as well, but couldn't find a way to fit it in the corners, so I ended up stippling the area around the twisted ribbon border.

I'm very happy with how it turned out!
Hope you all have a great week!
Sincerely, Anne Ida

42 comments:

Elin said...

Dear friend, congratulations!!! This is fantastic. You are soo clever to make all those blocks, which I think must be time consuming!And the border is so nice.
BTW: Have you signed up for the blue,brown,tan SBS swap? I have....

InfinityQuilter/Knitter said...

It's gorgeous! Congratulations on finishing it!

Leisha Camden said...

V. nice indeed. :-)

Belvie said...

Oh my....the finished quilt is just beautiful.

I have the same stencil you used in the border and like using it very much.

Gudveig HN said...

Kjempe, kjempe lekkert! Stilige blokker, og den kanten gjorde virkelig susen!

Paula, the quilter said...

Lovely, lovely, lovely!

Rose Johnston said...

Gorgeous sweetie, Its stunning!! The quilting looks great, glad the stencil came in handy!! The green binding really sets it off! Ohhh love it!
Hugs xxx

Valerie the Pumpkin Patch Quilter said...

Gorgeous quilt, love it even more now that it's quilted. Ribbon border (is that it's name?) is beautiful, you really know how to make a quilt girl!!!

Did I miss the finished picture of your baby block quilt you were working on so long ago? Or is that still in progress?

Jessica White said...

It's beautiful!

Heather said...

Holy cow, I wish I was your neighbor so I could learn from you. You are so talented :) I love this quilt, and the ribbon border looks perfect on it, like a big present :) It's wonderful!

Erika said...

amazing job!

Julie said...

Dear Anne Ida,
I'm so happy to see you posting again. I've been very out of touch. Your ribbon border treatment is fantabulous!
Julie in NH

Vicki W said...

The quilt is beautiful!

dot said...

Just beatiful. I like this alot.

Cathi said...

What a gorgeous quilt!! Love the quiltling.

Quilts And Pieces said...

Oh it is absolutely gorgeous!

Quilterin said...

Adorable!
A really wonderful quilt!

Lise in Norway said...

You are one of your kind Anne Ida. This is a really beauty. I just love it.

Sew Create It - Jane said...

WOW = great finish! It is absolutely gorgeous and just perfect for the festive season!

Janet said...

Oh what a beautiful quilt, I love the borders you chose. You must be a fast worker. This is one to treasure for sure.

Annelies said...

This quilt is really stunning. I think I finally get the Christmas feeling !

Trisha said...

Stunning! That is the best word to describe this incredible beauty. You must be so proud to have it done and be able to enjoy it now.

Teresa said...

Its just so pretty, and you did a great job on the quilting. Many Christmases of beauty ahead for this treasure.

Anonymous said...

WOW WOW WOW !
YESSSSS triple WOW and BRAVO to you, dear Anne Ida. Isee you already got many compliments. Each and everyone of them is absolutely deserved! You will always amaze me ;>)
What a thrill it's going to be, snuggling under such a beauty... and just in the right season, well done ! (this is when I envy those who can machine quilt).

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
NADINE

Sigrun said...

Nydelig quilt. Et kjempeflott arbeid du virkelig kan være stolt av.

LeKaQuilt said...

Dette er en av de fineste quiltene jeg har sett. Du har satt sammen farvene helt perfekt. Heldig er du som skal kose deg under ett så fint prosjekt. Liker bloggen din veldig godt, mye fint å se på. God jul !

bingo~bonnie said...

Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful!!! and jsut in time for Christmas! Perfect. ;) Love from Texas! ~bonnie

Libby said...

Gorgeous! You did a lovely job with such an intricate pattern.

Shelina (formerly known as Shasta) said...

It is a beautiful quilt. A masterpiece indeed. The piecing is amazing, and the quilting really highlights it well.

Rose Marie said...

It is jaw-dropping gorgeous and I love the ribbon border! Well done and what a way to bring on the holidays.

Days and colors said...

You did it again! What a wonderful quilt!!!!And I must say, you worked quite fast! The Holiday will be a very cozy one!

Unknown said...

It is BEAUTIFUL and the quilting is great.

Danielle said...

Anne, your quilt is beautiful. I love the way your twisted ribbon border turned out. What are the final dimensions of the quilt?

Chocolate Cat said...

No wonder you are happy with how it turned out, it is beautiful!

Donna said...

So stunning, I love it.

sewkalico said...

Very pretty and very Festive!

Elaine Adair said...

Sooooo beautiful! What a lovely quilt, and while it's greens and reds, you can use it throughout the year.

The ribbon border definitely adds to it! Just lovely!

Christine said...

Beautiful quilt, Anne Ida. I always admire your perfect piecing ... you are a master.
Christine

ConnieB/CA said...

Anne Ida, Just lovely, makes me want to get back to my Feathered Star :), and then perhaps a quilt full of them. ConnieB/CA

Unknown said...

It's Lovely!!!!

Laila said...

Nydeleg teppe. Vart spesielt begeistra for ramma rundt.

May Kristin said...

Your quilt is absolutely stunning!