Thursday 16 April 2009

Blocked!

This morning I put it in the machine once again to wet it thoroughly.
Over at Pauline's house we laid a couple of sheets on the carpet and spread out the quilt. It's quite 'flexible' whilst wet. When it looked right, I measured the diagonals, they were just one inch off. So so little adjustment to get the diagonals even, all that's needed is a little lifting with a slight pull and then lowering again. I didn't pin it at the edges as it didn't need any strong stretching in any direction to make it square. I've left it in her closed room with a couple of fans on it to collect it on Monday when it should be dry.
If you click on it you should be able to see the quilting.

8 comments:

  1. It's absolutely fabulous Sally. I did indeed click on the image to see the quilting and was uber impressed. I think you may have a winner here!!

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  2. Sally...you've outdone yourself again...It is stunning! Will it be making any public appearances say at Malvern or Festival of Quilts?

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  3. I've been watching your progress with this quilt since you started it and have admired your skills and artistry. It is a wonderful quilt. Thanks for the journey!
    Joan aka sliver

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  4. As always, Sally-----just wonderful!
    hope it wins many awards :-)

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  5. Sally, you are a true artist! I am astonished at the remarkable work that you have put into this quilt. Good luck, I hope this quilt is a winner! :)

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  6. Sally, BEUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUtiful! I love the fabric selections and the pattern is stunning. Will you publishing a pattern for this. What an amazing gift you have. I am certain this is an award winning quilt. Have you entered it in any contests, yet? Thank you again for sharing (:

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  7. Sally - It appears to have a piped binding. I want to use one on a show quilt, but the only techinques I have found are to machine stitch it down (and I am a stickler for hand stitching bindings). Did you use a particular technique on your binding?
    Margaret
    msolomo1@maine.rr.com

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