Monday, January 6, 2014

Finished CQJP 2012

Well I know I have been missing in action here at my blog for a while and I do apologise for that but I have been busy trying to finish my crazy quilt from the CQJP 2012. We all know that there is still more work to do after the blocks are finished. And I have been trying to complete this quilt for a few months now. And a few days ago I finished it. Here is the finished piece.
 
 
Once all the blocks were sewn together I put feather stitches between each block. On this quilt I changed the color and type of the thread between each block. Then at the end of each feather stitch I sewed on 3 seed beads. Here are a few close ups of those stitches.
 

 
 
I really wanted to do something different on the border for this quilt so I decided to fill in the border with many different buttons, beads, charms, pearls, crystals, and multiple other items. Here are a few photos of the border.

 




 
I am a little sad to see it all to come to an end but glad to have another completed crazy quilt. I didn't even try to join this years CQJP cuz I just could not keep up with last years plus I was trying to finish 2012. In addition this year I am still trying to start a new business, I am working my regular full time job, plus the dog had puppies and I kept one of them. So as you can see my plate is and was full. I think this year I am going to try to finish some of my UFOs. I actually have a few smaller crazy quilts that are close to be done and need to be completed. SO I think I am going to tackle them next instead of starting any thing new.
 
I am also busy spending time with the newest member of our happy little family here. Meet 'Bella'.
 
 
She is a little over 4 months old now. She is full of energy and keeps me on my toes. So far everyone is getting along well. Nala finally has a play buddy and they love each other lots.
 
 
Well I'm going to see which UFO I going to pick up. Everyone have a great New Year!

10 comments:

  1. I just love this quilt, colors and details.

    Sweet pooches.

    Have a great week ~ FlowerLady

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    1. Thanks Lorraine...quilt took a full 2 years but I enjoyed the process. And it is a great feeling when it was completed. Now on to another one. Have a great week also. Happy stitching.

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  2. Beyond FABULOUS! What more can be said - I love everything about this beautiful piece of art and...it's in my favorite color aqua! Oh... and not to forget the pup - getting cuter with every picture!

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    1. Thank you for your wonderful comments. It was a labor of love. I enjoyed working with these colors also. And lovin my new puppy. She is getting to be quite the sweetie.

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  3. Your CQJP 2012 quilt is gorgeous! The border is amazing. And I love the feather stitches with the beads between each block. Just gorgeous!

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  4. Susan, your crazy quilt turned out beautifully. Love the new addition to the family too!

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  5. The quilt is just stunning, and very inspiring! The dogs are adorable too!

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  6. Hi Susan, just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris

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  7. O!!! I like crazy quilting too! And I love your beautiful crazy quilt,colors, buttons, ribbon work!!!

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  8. Hello there, Annette here. Just saw you were #1 a friend of our Pat Winter, #2 on CQJp and #3 a fellow Cqer and many more things in common so have to follow you and love the little box you did. So hello from Texas .

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