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Monday, October 3, 2011

Stitching Step by Step....

The Courthouse Steps quilt is pieced and I have just finished stitching...by hand....with dark grey perle cotton...

  

I quilted around the center three times per block...but not always the same three sets of "steps".....



I love the look of this log cabin variation....and the yellow with the natural/off white is very soothing....


I just need to hand sew the binding.  The binding is the same red gingham as the center.  Once that is stitched, I will toss this in the wash.  This sweet quilt is destined for someone special {more on that later}.


I am feeling better :) Thanks for all the good wishes.  Just a little virus....tis the season!
Happy Monday!
mary
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28 comments:

  1. JennyOctober 3, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    OH mARY...it just keeps getting better! this quilt could make ANYONE feel special!

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  2. CarlaOctober 3, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    So glad that you are on the mend. The sunny quilt is pretty darn cute!

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  3. RachaeldaisyOctober 3, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    This quilt is so so beautiful!! Your perle stitches are so perfect!! The recipient of this quilt is a very lucky duck!

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  4. SheilaOctober 3, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Lovely quilting.

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  5. **nicke...October 3, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    i keep hoping that someone special is me. i'm not holding my breath though... ;)

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  6. KristaOctober 3, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I am absolutely in love with this quilt so far. Everything about it is perfect!

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  7. Lucy | Charm About YouOctober 3, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I adore it!

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  8. CardygirlOctober 3, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Looks great!

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  9. felicityOctober 3, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    The dark grey thread choice is absolutely inspired. I love this quilt so much!!

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  10. MonikaOctober 3, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    How beautiful!! The colours are so soft and cozy - and the quilting adds to it!
    You´re sooo fast - I´m still sewing my spiderweb - I guess it will take me ages :)

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  11. trishOctober 3, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Your quilt is just gorgeous!! I love your stitches!! That color really pops and adds so much charm. I have been quilting with a brown perle 8 and loving it. :o)
    I hope your week is off to a great start. So glad to hear you are feeling better.
    hugs. Trish

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  12. SusanOctober 3, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    A lovely glow of sunshine! This quilt will be loved by whoever is the lucky recipient! Not sure I'd want to give it away!

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  13. JulieroseOctober 3, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I really like the perle cotton; I have never used it for quilting before. What weight did you use? I am planning on hand quilting my "Wonky Cats, Crosses & Crows" and think that a heavier looking colored thread would look good. Thanks--Julierose

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  14. JulieOctober 3, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    your quilt is georgeous! I love it and the hand-quilting (of course!) someone is going to be luuuuckyyy!

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  15. kellyOctober 3, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    i love it!! hope you're feeling better, we've had a bug around here too.

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  16. elizabethOctober 3, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Fabulous finish : ). Happy you are feeling well!

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  17. MB in MIOctober 3, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Wow, this is lovely! Very nicely done.

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  18. randi--i have to sayOctober 3, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    very nice! i love how this turned out. the hand stitching is perfect!

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  19. SelfsewnOctober 4, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    just a quicky!
    it's really lovely Mary.

    xx

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  20. MaritOctober 4, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    The mellow yellow is growing an attitude - love the addition of the big stitch quilting!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    The dark gray stitches really pull the whole thing together! Love it :)

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  22. NickyOctober 4, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Jaw droppingly awesome Mary! I love the quilt - you never put a foot wrong woman! Sorry you've been under the weather - get better soon!

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  23. Material MaryOctober 4, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Looking fine and dandy. Love this little sweetie.
    Mary

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  24. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Oh boy! This is gorgeous!

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  25. Live a Colorful LifeOctober 7, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    The grey perle cotton is a beautiful choice!

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  26. JanetOctober 7, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    The perle stitching is the icing on the cake, I mean quilt. It looks wonderful and I really, really want one. The whole colour scheme is gorgeous.

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  27. Beth of The Linen CatOctober 9, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Sorry to read you have been under the weather and really glad you're feeling better now. I love this quilt and the stitching just finishes it so perfectly. I'm not normally a yellow girl but I really do love these colours together. Bethx

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  28. Archie The Wonder DogOctober 12, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    It's gorgeous!!

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