The current timeline on my 10-year-project, Lake Effect, finds me nearing the end of year seven. Begun in the spring of 2017, I could conceivably finish early. Of course, if I don't work on it, nothing gets done. And I have spent way too much time NOT working on it.
Trying to force myself to remain diligent, I made a goal for this year to have all the outer borders attached. I have been doing exactly that stitching in the last month or so. The very bottom 10 inches of that right border need to be stitched, then I will be halfway done with that goal.
The stitching goes rather quickly, actually. I dilly-dally too much fiddling with removing paper templates, but when I stay really focused, I whip right down that seam.
After the outer borders are attached, I will have the job of fine-tuning the corners of the appliqued borders. I really am such a newbie with applique, I know I am going to end up being rather, shall we say "creative," with finishing them. It has come to the point that the way my quilt looks in comparison to the pattern is all rather a "suggestion" of similarity.
Interestingly, I still like this quilt. I have not found myself growing weary of it, nor have I regretted starting it. I will be very pleased to have it finished. All good things, in my book.
A few days ago, I shared that I dropped everything to make a Grandmother's Flower Garden flower, and pondered the possibilities of how I will sew my little flowers together. I don't dare even think about making any huge commitments to that quilt until this quilt is finished. I am notorious for allowing projects to overlap, but having two huge EPP projects overlap would be absolutely insane. I will not go there!
I've not linked up with Kathy's Quilts in awhile for her Slow Sunday Stitching, so let's hop on over there to see what all the gals are working on. I see one Grandmother's Flower Garden represented. I will definitely be checking that out. And that cross stitch project that says "Just Fudge It And Carry On" sure sounds like what I've been doing with Lake Effect! *ha!*
Happy Quilting, Friends!
Jayne
That is so pretty - with all that hand stitching, no wonder it's taking a long time. I love the soft colors and pretty applique designs, too. We're all cheering you on to keep going on it!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so pretty! It will be so worth it when it's completed. :)
ReplyDeleteAren't you so glad this is almost done? It is so gorgeous! I'm so sad that Minick and Simpson are retiring. It is sad that they cannot stay young forever. Time passes for everyone, even people as classy as they are.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited to see this project again, I love lake effect! It's perfectly fine to change the pattern to suit your taste and your quilt will be an original! Happy stitching and have blessed Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE your background fabric! Your applique is perfect in my book. Almost all of my quilts do not match the pattern. They are nearly a suggestion to me as well. Happy stitching. O - H...
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