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Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Another Finish!

Yes!  That's 2, I said TWO finishes this year! 

and I might ask you to spot the difference! 

I give you Carolina Christmas
aka the Monster Quilt!


finished, done, and on the bed! 
Sorry, it was dark and no time for gratuitous, posing shots!

I started this one back in November 2009, designed by Bonnie K Hunter as one of her Mystery quilts, and in true Bonnie style, lots and lots  and lots of little pieces.  To be fair, the smallest piece is 2 1/2"  so not tinsy winsy. 

I got it to almost flimsy back in 2010, with the centre done, and then New Year 2011 I decided it's time had come.  I set to with the aim of finishing it. 

Finish the top I did, and I loved it so much I had to quilt it straight away!  No hanging around the studio with all the other tops for this baby ... no sireeee! 

With a serious dose of free hand feathers all over, with Superior King Tut thread on top and Superior So Fine in the bobbin, I am thrilled with the results . 

So back to the spot the difference ....


somebody may need a good talking too! 

Happy Quilting!

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22 comments:

  1. Glen QuiltSwissy31 January 2012 at 22:57

    Really really beautiful!

    glen

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  2. Wacky Woman31 January 2012 at 23:15

    Stunning!

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  3. Mrs Flying Blind...31 January 2012 at 23:25

    How rude!

    Well done on getting this house-sized quilt finished!

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  4. Sarah31 January 2012 at 23:40

    LOL sneaky...
    well done on the finish!

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  5. Katy Cameron1 February 2012 at 00:00

    Lol, you just can't get the staff these days ;o) Looks great though, I take it it's for you and the whole family... :oD

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  6. Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy Feet1 February 2012 at 02:39

    Love it. That one is on my to do list.

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  7. Wendy1 February 2012 at 05:41

    Beautiful quilt Trudi, you should be very proud of yourself.

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  8. Canadian Abroad1 February 2012 at 06:43

    I don't think you can complain about the staff. Just be happy you had someone tall enough to hold it up for you. It is stunning!

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  9. The Nifty Stitcher1 February 2012 at 06:46

    Gorgeous quilt in beautiful colours :)

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  10. Judith, Belfast1 February 2012 at 08:10

    Wow! It is a monster quilt, stunning! But without any oversized monsters around to hold it up, I guess undersized humans have to do! Jxo

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  11. QuiltSue1 February 2012 at 08:33

    I don't know - you just can't get the staff these days, can you?

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  12. Vivian1 February 2012 at 14:30

    Finished, done, on the bed...and just gorgeous!!! I love Bonnie's quilt designs. You must send a pic to her, she hasn't done a Show & Tell in a while and this one will definitely make the grade!

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  13. mammafairy1 February 2012 at 17:17

    Lovely, super colours, so peaceful to sleep under!

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  14. Jan Alexander1 February 2012 at 17:19

    Just lovely, Trudi. Love the pattern and the choice of colours, and no doubt, the feathers will be just superb. Well done on UFO #2 completed!

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  15. Sew Create It - Jane1 February 2012 at 17:20

    Oh Trudi it is stunning! Congrats on a fab finish.

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  16. Cascade Quilts1 February 2012 at 18:35

    fabulous quilt! And pic 2 reminds me of something my hubby and/or kids would do, totally! LOL. They might even hold up one of those fingers by itself 0.o

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  17. Lizzie Allen1 February 2012 at 19:59

    That is one beautiful monster of a quilt. I think I will need to resort to my mum's clothes line when I have my own monster finished (it's sitting pitifully in the corner waiting).

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  18. Kim2 February 2012 at 17:44

    Congratulations!
    Your colors are just delightful.
    I hope it keeps you warm and cozy.

    did you use scraps?

    Happy Sewing

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  19. Archie The Wonder Dog2 February 2012 at 18:10

    It's wonderful and just the thing to brighten up a dull day!

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  20. Sheila3 February 2012 at 08:15

    Victory, indeed!!

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  21. Janine @ Rainbow Hare3 February 2012 at 17:13

    It really is stunning - a fabulous finish:)

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  22. Nicky4 February 2012 at 13:14

    That one is well worth the finish Trudi - but we need a close-up of the quilting!

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