I finished the girl’s version of High Tea which gives me my second FAL for the 4th quarter (FAL wish list). I went a little overboard with the quilting but it was good therapy for me. It helped to keep my mind off of Tango’s passing. This was the pattern that I tested for Adrianne from On the Windy Side. I also have a boy’s version in our local football team’s colours. It is waiting for time on the longarm.
First I just did this design in pink and I was happy with it….or so I thought.
Then I came back in with orange thread and added the inner petals filled in with pebbles. Still not satisfied I added the inner orange loops.
Then I decided to fill the orange loops with thread to give it more dimension. I was happy with the final design and moved on to work on the next row. Then I got the bright idea to do some dense quilting in the background to allow the design to really pop forward. I lost track of how much time I put into the FMQ in the 15 white squares but it was substantial.
Leftovers IV is still on the longarm. Here is a sneak peak at the quilting I’ve done so far.
I’ve also been working on a commission quilt for my Massage Therapist. She gave me an inspiration pillowcase and then left the rest up to me so that she would be surprised.
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Sew Cute Tuesday @Blossom Heart Quilts
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Needle and Thread Thursday @My Quilt Infatuation
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Thank Goodness it’s Finished Friday @Quokka Quilts
| 2014 WIP | Size | Current status |
| Pat’s One Block Wonder | Queen | Piecing |
| Urban Windows | Twin | Finished |
| High Tea Girls | Twin | Finished |
| High Tea Boys | Twin | FMQ |
| Leftovers IV | Twin | FMQ |
| Leftovers III | Twin | Finished |
| Waterlily | Wall hanging | quilt top |
| Asian One block wonder | Queen | Finished |
| Shoji Screen | Lap/wall | Finished |
| Blue Hydrangea | King | FMQ |
| Dragonflies | Wall hanging | Finished |
| 2014 Completions | Size | |
| Jana’s Wedding | Queen | gifted |
| Triangle QAL | Twin | For sale |
| Kimono | Wall hanging | Hung |
| Pink & blue batik | King | Donated |
| Asian Shadow Box | King | For sale |
| Little Warriors Charity (x7) | Twin | Donated |
| Charm Square Crib 1 | Baby | Donated |
| Charm Square Crib 2 | Baby | For Sale |
| Charm Square Crib 3 | Baby | For Sale |
Life In The Dog House 
The quilting with the colors looks terrific! I love how it came out.
Wow that quilting really transformed the quilt!
That’s some amazing quilting! Wonderful job.
Simply beautiful!! There is nothing else to say…well done!
Thank you for your very kind comment.
you totally amaze me…………………….thanks for keeping me in the loop…….i Love to see what you are working on next…………………..
That pink and orange quilt is so pretty! And your quilting– Wow!!
Oh, you have a ruby cavvie! why haven’t we talked before? LOVE your finish 🙂 great quilting
I just went to your website and stumbled upon a picture of your Scarlett. She is lovely. Being owned by a Cavvie is such a wonderful treat isn’t it!!
Oh my word! The quilting on High Tea is fabulous!!!! I really love the design that evolved, and the whole effect is well worth the time spent on them.
Congrats on the finishes, love the quilting!
Your quilting is amazing on the High Tea quilt! Love your pups!