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Sunday, 26 January 2014

FNSI and UFO done!

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Have I shown you my Blue/Green table topper?

 I made it a few years ago now but only got around to quilting it when I got AVA.  It was the first quilt I attempted to fmq on my machine and I am really delighted with how it turned out.

I did big free form spirals in the 6" blocks


I quilted lengthened swirls on the appliqued shapes in the border


 and on the border, I just did continuous swirls to fill the space.

It might look a little messy up close but as a whole, I really like it. Just needs the binding to be done, which I sewed on the night before, and for FNSI I am going to finish sewing it on by hand.


I used my VERY favourite tool for attaching the binding  I always used to dread doing the binding because joining the ends was such a hit and miss pain for me but this tool is genius.  It is totally fail proof.....or is that fool proof....anyway,  The Binding Tool has earned its place in my creation station.

So on Friday night for FNSI, while watching the *swoon* Clive Owen movie "Derailed" in the bedroom (cause Hubby was watching the cricket) and resisting the bar of chocolate in the fridge, I finished off my blue/green table topper.


The (hopefully) arty shot above and then the tabletopper in place on the dining table. I just got a thumbs up from Hubby.....he likes it!


 
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23 comments:

  1. Anonymous26 January 2014 at 16:27

    Beautiful quilt, love the colors

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  2. Melody26 January 2014 at 17:17

    This is fabulous, so fresh and vibrant.

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  3. Wendy26 January 2014 at 18:04

    A beautiful table topper Cath...

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  4. Narelle26 January 2014 at 18:32

    Lovely fresh colours and your quilting looks excellent :)

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  5. Outback Crafter - Debra26 January 2014 at 18:35

    Looks great Cath.

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  6. Christine M26 January 2014 at 19:19

    Your table topper is just beautiful Cath. I love the outside border.

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  7. gilly26 January 2014 at 19:47

    Oh WOW, Cath - it's just gorgeous! LOVE! Well done you :-)
    Xx

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  8. creations.126 January 2014 at 21:30

    That is beautiful Cath - I ;ove the blue and green - and look at all that FMQ - you have done an excellent job!!

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  9. Kate26 January 2014 at 22:25

    Beautiful table topper and the colours are luscious!!!

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  10. Shirley27 January 2014 at 01:10

    Good Morning Cath, I love your table topper. I don't know much about cricket, but then I am usually off doing something else if there is even a football game on. The big to do is the upcoming Super Bowl game. I only watch the commercials because some of them are really cute. I like how you quilted your table topper. Have a wonderful day. Shirley@shirleystitches

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  11. Carin@Ullhärvan27 January 2014 at 01:35

    It's beautiful! The quilting looks great and I love the colours.

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  12. Anonymous27 January 2014 at 02:27

    Your quilting looks great, can't believe this is your first real attempt at fmq.

    ukcitycrafter@live.co.uk

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  13. Fiona27 January 2014 at 08:11

    Such a pretty topper and great quilting.....
    Hugz

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  14. Susan27 January 2014 at 09:07

    Looks great - and a very arty shot!

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  15. Rosie27 January 2014 at 17:46

    Love the fabric, the quilting, love the whole topper.

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  16. Helen27 January 2014 at 18:03

    Love your table topper, you have done a terrific job.

    Helen

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  17. Carla28 January 2014 at 00:42

    How pretty, and the quilting is just fabulous!

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  18. Sheila28 January 2014 at 06:38

    Your tabletop per your table topper is beautiful , I love the Colors , so fresh ! Great job on the quilting too.

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  19. CatNCart Craft28 January 2014 at 15:57

    Beautiful colour combination, so pretty

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  20. kathyinozarks28 January 2014 at 23:34

    Good morning I love your table topper-beautiful colors and such lovely quilting-enjoy! Kathy

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  21. Sheryl31 January 2014 at 04:58

    Thank you for your visit Cath. You have a lovely blog. love the colours. Have become a new follower.

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  22. susie31 January 2014 at 12:38

    Beautiful fabric colors! The topper came out perfect, so pretty. I love how you quilted and stitched... great job ;)

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  23. Val's Quilting Studio8 October 2015 at 22:45

    Yes, soooo pretty! So glad you rejuvianted this UFO...as it made a great finish and inspires me to look at some UFO I have...and get them done too.

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