Well, now that that holidays are past, I can get back to the business of quilting! First of all, I HAVE been working on the quilt during the holidays, just didn't take the time to blog about it. I finished the MoonGlow, actually, and am taking it to Denver where I will be giving it to my daughter, Dianne. I admit, when I saw the MoonGlow quilt, I just knew I had to make it for her. But when the kit arrived, I felt the fabrics were too dark and worried that she might not like it. So I showed her a picture of it and asked her opinion, telling her that it was for someone else. She agreed that it was dark. So I chose some lighter fabrics and substituted them in for the darker ones, and asked her opinion again and now she liked it a lot! OH YAY! So I had a renewed enthusiasm for it, and worked hard on it so it would be ready for her for Christmas. Alas, I had some set-backs, and so this Xmas present has turned into a Housewarming Present, and I can't wait to give it to her!
Here is a picture of the quilting on the borders. I wanted to give the effect of moon rays shining out of the quilt. so I came up with these zigzags. The total finished look is not exactly what I had in mind, but it looks nice too.
One final important detail before I can wrap the quilt and give it away... I had to roll it with a link brush! One of the disadvantages of having dogs is that they shed. And that hair goes where you don't want it to, sometimes. I had to get all the dog hair off the quilt! Dianne has a cat, so I know it will eventually be "hairy" again, but at least, to start, I want it perfectly clean! IT TOOK HOURS to remove all the dog hair! Labs have barbed fur, and it just doesn't "come out!" Each hair has to be picked out individually. Ok, maybe not EVERY hair, but close! Anyway, it is done, it looks beautiful, and I can't wait to give it to her!
I love you, Dianne! <hugs!>
