A finished top..Yeah



 Today I put the last couple borders on my experimental charm quilt design. Top is finished as planned!
 

 

   I was hoarding the "Little Black Dress" charm packs for a while and wanted to experiment with my own design. Since this fabric is sort of "formal" to me I am stewing over how I want to quilt this. I think I want to practice some feathers and see if that will work for at least part of it. I am pretty critical of my FMQing work so this might not come to fruition any time soon. ;)

  
My photos are not all that great to show off the colors of this line of fabric but it is Yummy!  I just love it. I am so happy to have a top finished. I am going to work on some Christmas presents and practice some FMQing as soon as my machine gets back from service. Yes, finally the wrench/hammer icon came on...I don't have a choice I have to take it in. I am sad!  Guess it means to go put my design cap on and get creative.

Linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts

Comments

Anne said…
What a great design! I love the way you split up the charms to make it very dynamic. :)
November 8, 2013 at 10:50 PM
Amanda said…
The design looks great! ...and I hope you get your machine back better than ever.
November 9, 2013 at 9:15 AM
Karen H said…
Beautiful quilt! How did you decide to quilt it?
November 23, 2013 at 2:25 PM
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