A finish!

I still find it very difficult to find some sewing time. Either I am spending my evenings looking for a job or, when I am not, I find myself lacking motivation, energy, brain space to do anything at all. I am lucky that I have had interviews and am progressing with a few companies for now until I get finally an offer that works for me and for all but it is rather a draining process. Anyway, over a few sessions, I have finally managed to sew the binding down on this long-time UFO. 

 The string blocks came from a swap I did on Flicker in January and March 2012.
I picked them up and made the top in February 2019

And I finally quilted the top, with a variety of designs back in May, almost as a "lesson in free-motion quilting". 


 I went through my sewing room to find all the bits of strips I could find to make the binding and used fabric I had in my stash for the backing.

 Quilt stats:

7 x 8 blocks from 2 swaps in 2012
Backing and binding from my stash
Quilted with YLI thread that I had in my stash forever!
Finish size 42 x 48''

This is indeed a Lockdown quilt as well as my first finish for July and for Q3 2020 and also my One monthly goal

 Linking to Monday Design Wall, Monday Making, Wednesday Wait Loss, Midweek Makers, Needle and Thread Thursday, Peacock Party, Whoop Whoop Friday

 Celine

Comments

  1. Rose28 July 2020 at 13:49

    One of these days I'm going to make a string quilt. Yours is a great finish. I also use my quilts as FMQ samplers.

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  2. Patty 29 July 2020 at 16:10

    Beautiful! Congrats on your finish and thanks for being part of One Monthly Goal.

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  3. Judy Hansen30 July 2020 at 15:59

    Celine,
    It is a great feeling to complete a quilt - binding and all! Congratulations. I like the white center strip on each block - it looks like sashing when the quilt is complete. Clever! Good luck on the job front - these are trying times for so many people that are not working. Judy

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  4. The Joyful Quilter30 July 2020 at 23:59

    Well done, Celine!!

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  5. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring Quilter31 July 2020 at 13:26

    So sorry about the job situation, but you are making progress and connections. Something will happen for you soon I'm sure. Until then, you are feeding your creative soul with lovely quilts like this one! How wonderful to finish a long standing UFO! Kudos to you my friend. Thanks for sharing this on Wednesday Wait Loss.

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  6. PaintedThread31 July 2020 at 19:22

    String quilts are always so cheerful. I love yours!

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  7. Allison1 August 2020 at 11:42

    I love string quilts. I use the blocks as leaders and enders.

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