Fair Isle Quilt

I made very good progress last month on this "abandoned" quilt along and pieced the whole top in just under 2 weeks. I really like the look of it and didn't want to risk putting it away for another 2 years!

I ordered some wool batting (a first for me but so soft!) and a wide backing (because I hate piecing backing!) and off I went! I must admit I was a little intimidated about how to quilt it and I had various ideas but in the end, I decided that an easy soft meander would work and take the stress away!

and I added little messages as well



Started November 2014
Finished December 2016
Fabric: solids
Backing: white on white
Quilted with Superior Thread King Tut on top and Aurifil in the bobbin



Linking to Let's Bee Social,  Needle and Thread Thursday and and Whoop Whoop Friday and to Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal as this was my project for December as well as my last off my Q4 FAL list.

Celine

Comments

  1. Patty 28 December 2016 at 13:49

    It came out beautiful! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish.

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  2. Karen's Korner30 December 2016 at 04:27

    A lovely festive finish.

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  3. Danette 30 December 2016 at 04:43

    This looks very nice on your bed!

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  4. Michele31 December 2016 at 12:11

    Good for you for getting it finished.

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  5. Leanne8 January 2017 at 14:40

    This is a great finish and you had it done in time for the holidays too! Thank you for participating in the FAL, on behalf of the 2016 global FAL hosts.

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