I Hand Quilted an Irish Chain Quilt for my Grand Daughter

Well, finally it's FINISHED.

When her mom told her that the quilt could be an heirloom that she could leave for her children; my granddaughter replied: No, I want you all to bury me with this quilt.

Honestly, that is what she said. She's only 9 years old. We were all surprised that she could think that way, and had become attached to the quilt so quickly.

This was a most soothing job; and the first project that I completed on my new quilting frame.(shown on a previous post)

Actually, the quilt top itself was completed a while ago; and I decided recently to turn it into a quilt for my grand-daughter who most resembles me.

(The other GD will get hers soon.) I completed most of the quilt in my home; but,

after I decided to spend a weekend with them,

and then realized that I would not have the quilting process

finished by the time I wanted to take off towards their home,

I decided to pack up the needles, thread, fabric, and even the sewing machine, and even the chickens,

and did the final completion at their home.

By that point, I really no longer needed the frame, because

I only had part of one border left to do. 

So, at their home, I finished the quilting process,

and then sewed the scrappy binding pieces together, 

and then sewed the double binding strip around the quilt.

I handstitched the folded over binding around the quilt.

The butterflies and bird were hand embroidered by me.

I hope that you have enjoyed viewing these photos. They were taken late in the evening, and didn't turn out as well as I had hoped for.

Speaking of UFO's. I have many to finish

This will be a beautiful clutch. Notice my handstitching in red and green floss.

Here is just a small number of the UnFinished projects that I have lingering around my sewing room.

The pin, needle and thread is still in this one.

If I were to photo them all. I'd be taking and posting pictures for quite a few days.

So take a look at what I plan to bring to fruition in the very near future. I promise. Come hell or high water.

Notice that most of these, have zippers.

The above project is a pretty pink and purple purse that needs the lining, strap and pockets inside.

Did you notice that most clutches have the retro yo yo's that I made.

The above one has some machine embroidery.

I think that this one will be cute once finished.

A beautiful red handknitted purse. Has to be lined and straps added.

WHEW!! I'll be glad to get these finished and listed for your buying pleasure.

So now you see SOME OF what I've been up to. There's plenty more to finish.