Sunday, September 4, 2011

Down to five...

...and what an awesome feeling that is!

So, without further ado...here it is...
You wouldn't believe how hard it was for me to finish this Tis the Season quilt. It's shameful, really. I have major issues with completion, that's for sure.

You'd think that when I'd finished quilting, those last few steps of putting on the binding and hand-stitching it in place, putting on the quilt label (which was already made, in this case!) and sewing in the threads would happen fairly quickly...but no :(

I put it off, and put it off, and then put it off some more. Finally, after giving myself a firm talking-to late last night, I stitched until my eyes were giving out, and put the final stitches in.

What a relief.

Thank you to every single one of you who have left me lovely and encouraging comments while I've been working on this quilt, especially those who have been stitching along with me in the Stitch-a-long group
...I really appreciate your support!

I wonder how long my unfinished quilt list number will stay at 5?



TTFN xxx

12 comments:

Anne Lise said...

Your Christmas quilt is very pretty. I had to take a trip around your blog and you have so many gorgeous projects. I love your Farmers Wife project. I would follow you further on that one. I'll come back....

Linda said...

Susan it looks wonderful and really the scary thing is that it wont be that long until you can hang it up.
xx

Chookyblue...... said...

gorgeous TTS........thanks so much for being part of the SAL........

maybe you'll reduce that list to 4 or even 3...........wow that would be exciting...........

Cardygirl said...

Just beautiful...well done!

Show and Tell said...

Gorgeous....Well Done on a great finish....It is amazing how many different lookinq quilts we are coming up with....Go us!!!!

Tracey Holdyk said...

This is just so lovely I can't wait to touch it LOL.
Love me :-)

Jill said...

Adorable!! I love the pink/red color combo for Christmas~ well done!
Hugs,
Jill

Sewandthecity said...

Your quilt is fantastic! I love the colours and the little details!

Lisa said...

Oh wow, it looks great!! You are a seriously talented lady, but I think you're a little too hard on yourself, my dear. You crank out some amazing things and everything always looks picture perfect! Go Suzy! Woohoo about shrinking the WIP list though, it's such a great feeling!

Hope said...

WoooHooo! Great job! Congratulations on another finish!

Looks great, well done. :)

Donna said...

I totally "get" the completion issues problem! I have it too. Beautiful work.

Nicky said...

Wow - it is fabulous! And what, only 5 unfinished - you've got nothing to worry about my friend. LOL

I've enjoyed your journey on this quilt, love the colours you've used, congratulations!