Wednesday, June 28, 2017

It is about time.

I made this quilt top for my son several years ago, but I have been slow to get it quilted. I am calling it Matthew's Maze as it is for my son Matthew and it looks like a maze to me.
When I took out the backing fabric, I found that I hadn't sewn it together yet. So I trimmed all the threads from the quilt top and ironed the quilt and the batting fabric. I sewed the backing fabric together and trimmed it to the correct size. I will be bringing it to the long-arm quilter sometime soon. Since my son will be moving into his first apartment soon in PA, I think it is about time that I finished it for him. 

I have also been spending a little time each night crocheting the background color on these Granny Square Roses.

 It is about time that I managed to connect these into an afghan as they have been around since before I began this blog in 2013. I have to see whether I want to put a plain square in between each rose or connect them right next to each other. I think it will depend on how many roses I actually have right now.

Finally, it was about time that Hubby and I managed to get to the beach to walk at night. We actually went down to the local town beach and saw a beautiful sunset!
The ducks are an added bonus in the picture.

If you look carefully you can see an egret in the middle of the bay.

Thanks for stopping by!




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8 comments:

  1. LeShawnJune 28, 2017 at 9:49 PM

    I love the update on the roses. Beautiful beach photos. Very calming.

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  2. Needled MomJune 28, 2017 at 11:03 PM

    The crocheted flowers are just gorgeous. I like the Maze too. I have a few of those lingering projects.

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  3. RJJune 29, 2017 at 12:31 AM

    That's going to be a great quilt for Matthew. I love the crocheted flowers too. Beautiful projects. RJ @ stitching friends forever

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  4. MaryJune 29, 2017 at 6:44 AM

    The quilt is beautiful and what a great housewarming gift for his new apartment. I love the beach photos, especially the ones with the waterfowl, great shots!

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  5. mamasmercantileJune 29, 2017 at 8:31 AM

    The quilt will make a great gift for your son in his new apartment. Loved the crochet, it is stunning.

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  6. karenJune 30, 2017 at 12:32 PM

    he is going to love a quilt made by you :) I love your squares and how you are getting them done a little bit each evening. I am like a manic person -all or nothing- and want to be a dabbler.

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  7. diamondcJuly 1, 2017 at 12:56 AM

    Happy Fourth Cathie: Love that quilt top amazing, and beautiful colors.
    Love the crochet squares you are doing.

    Blessings
    Catherine

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  8. AnonymousJuly 31, 2017 at 9:56 PM

    The quilt is beautiful and what a great housewarming gift for his new apartment. I love the beach photos, especially the ones with the waterfowl, great shots!

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