Friday 28 March 2008

Portrait Quilt finished!

At last, after nearly a month, I have finished my quilt. Uh-huh, oh yes, it's true. Loads and loads of hand stitching. I machine stitched the background quilting though as I didn't fancy hand sewing all that! Anyway, here's the finished quilt. See how I have all those pretty red buttons in my arms? That's my latest passion that is, red buttons! :0)
Tomorrow I start on a challenge quilt for my web group The Fibre Pirates. I have sent a package to the coordinator in the US which contains lots of lovely scraps of fabric, ribbons, threads and beads. Yesterday I received a similar package from the States (from a mystery donor) and I have to see what I can make from it. When everyone is finished we get to find out who got our package and then we send the finished piece back to them. I'm really looking forward to making my 'thing' and I already know what I am going to do, but it has to remain a secret for now! So you won't get to see the progress I'm afraid. I'll have to report back when the challenge is over in two months time.

10 comments:

Croom said...

Sindie the quilt is scrumptious, How big is it?

So you will get your items you sent back in the form of a made up surprise? That sounds like great fun.
Photos as soon as you can.
Auntie xxx

Babs (Beetle) said...

That is very excellent (if you can say that) Yes how big is it?

That web group thing does sound exciting :O)

Gary said...

It's 14" x 18" and will be going on my wall in the morning. :0)

weechuff said...

What an smashing project coming up! I would be very excited about it if I were you. I look forward to seeing what you have made and what you get back:0)

Sarah said...

Gorgeous! I love the needle and thread detail very much and the earing!

Hugs, Sarah x

granny grimble said...

That's terrific Poo! I like the sound of the next one. Don't forget to tell us what it is, will you"

All Bear by Paula said...

Love the quilt Sindie .. it's so you!

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Jazmin said...

Glad to see the cat on there! It is fabulous!

Jazz

Laume said...

This is a great self portrait - full of life and laughter.