It has been a long time coming, since January 2022 in fact, but this UFO is done!
I don’t recommend doing ‘fancy’ free motion quilting on such a large quilt made from prints. The quilting doesn’t show up well.
But I can’t help myself sometimes!
And I got a lot of much needed practice!
And with practice, comes confidence!
Some of these photos show in-progress.
But most of these photos show the finished quilt.
Finishing up this baby has removed clutter and stress from my brain!
Feels so good!
Another February 2022 OMG Update
October 2022 OMG Update and a Sneak Peak
These are the thoughts that I had in December and they are still valid:
I gained confidence in my piecing skills. I also learned about contrast and value. I do think it helps to be a self motivated person, but there are Facebook groups to inspire and encourage members.
It also helps to remember that the 365 Challenge Project is not a race. There are people who complete their projects in 2 years instead of one. That’s okay!
Don’t compare your project with someone else’s project. I didn’t follow directions, and added sashing to my variation. I should have planned it better, but I am happy with it! Each project is unique to the maker! Have fun!
Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge
Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge February
Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge February Update
Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge – April
I am linking up with other challenge participants over at Dreamworthy Quilts for the April updates.
Have fun and carry on!
LC's Cottage 
Congrats on the finish. Looks great!
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Thank you Donna! 🙂
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What a gorgeous finish, Laura! I love the colors you made this in, and your quilting is amazing, too. I don’t think it matters how long a project takes – it’s good to enjoy the process and celebrate the finish!
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I agree, Diann. Why quilt, or make a garment, or paint, or write, or do anything creatively if we don’t enjoy it? 🙂
I appreciate that you love the colors, too!
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Beautiful finish, Laura!!! All your FMQ was worth it!!!
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Thanks so much Nancy! I admire your ability to match the quilting with the quilt so much, so I appreciate your comment! 🙂
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Beautiful Masterpiece Laura! Hugs
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Thank you Nanette! Hugs to you as well! 🙂
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“And with practice comes confidence!”
Plus a gorgeous finish to boot. Laura, you really pulled out all the stops. Bravissima!
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Thank you so much, Laura! 🙂
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You did it! Yay! And it’s a beauty!
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Thank you for the pat on the back Wendy! 🙂
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Laura, you did such a wonderful quilt!! And the quilting is perfect, I would never be able to do this. It is done and you will have fun now with it.
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Thank you Eva! It is practice, practice, and more practice. It is also far from perfect, but you can’t see the imperfections from the photos. I am happy with it, and I am ready to move on. 🙂
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WOW ~ this turned out gorgeous. It’s a blue winner ribbon winner! (front and back) Worth the 2 years of work.
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Thank you for the high compliment, Sharon! I am just so glad that it is done! 🙂
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What an amazing achievement Laura! The color way you chose is so unusual, it makes the quilt even more stunning. Your eye for balance is amazing!
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No one has told me that I have an eye for balance before, Kathy! Thank you! 🙂
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What a fabulous finish, Laura. I know the time that quilting takes, and it is worth every second. I am amazed!
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Thank you, Kathleen! It definitely requires patience and time! 🙂
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Oh, my goodness….I don’t know how I missed this post, but this is sooooo beautiful! What a wonderful project!
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Thank you Connie! It was a loooooong project. Ha, ha! 🙂
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Your quilt looks wonderful, well done!
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Thank you Jenny! 🙂
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Wow! What an amazing quilt. Although it may not show up across the whole quilt I think all that patchwork piecing deserves the full-on quilting treatment you bestowed on it – simply beautiful 🙂
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High praise, Allison! Thank you! 🙂
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