Hurrah!
Whew!
Shouts of joy coming from my little part of the world.
Criss Cross is now finished.
Or as my German ancestors would say Oberflychenbehandlung!
When I pulled this UFO out of the bin a few weeks ago I thought I would quickly have Criss Cross all put together in no time.
It was a little more complicated than that.
At 96" X 96" even laying the quilt over the living room couch did not capture the entire piece for a picture.
But, oh how I love this wonderful quilt designed by Sandy Klop of American Jane Patterns.
Lots and lots of little tiny 1-inch brown and muslin squares.
All worth it to create such a beautiful Irish chain variation.
The 16 blocks measure at 22- inches.
A wonderful way to use up scraps.
The patterns calls for 32 assorted 1/4th yard cuts.
At one point I considered deviating from the written pattern by adding a more simple border.
Now I'm grateful I took the extra time to implement the 268 on point squares around the edge.
They really do add that special touch and make the quilt complete.
To gain a perspective in size, I had Mr. Cactus and my daughter Aubrey stand on the couch and hold Criss Cross up as high as they could for a photo shoot.
This is one big quilt.
I just have to say it one more time because the length of the word is so appropriate for Criss Cross
(plus it makes me laugh)
oberflychenbehandlung!
28 comments:
It is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is just totally beautiful!! Such a wonderful finish!! Congrats!!
It's a beautiful quilt and so worth your efforts. Congratulations on your finish!
This quilt is truly amazing and wonderful. Love it. Way to persevere!!
Mary
How absolutely wonderful. I am so glad you finished this. You did an amazing job - even taking the extra time to match up all those border black and white squares. Now, on to getting it quilted and then the next project.
Gorgeous! The border is wonderful! Yea for finishing a UFO!
Stunning!!! (Uh... if I could say that German word, I'd want to keep saying it, too!)
You're right - that border is perfect and essential. It wouldn't be the same without it.
Good job!!!!
It's wonderful - way to finish!
Absolutely beautiful!
Darlis
So gorgeous!!!! What a beautiful finished quilt. :)))
Congratulations - what a stunning quilt!!
Gorgeous and worth every stitch you put into it!!!
Hhhmmmm, that must have been you I heard this morning. My My Nedra, all that racket, a hooping and hollering!!! Well HECK YEE-OW!!! I would too!! I LUV LUV this quilt!! I am sooo glad you decided to add that little border, oh yes, it certainly does add to it!!!
I know I would be shouting with joy too!! This quilt is just FABULOUS!!!
I love it! Congrats on finishing a UFO! I would be jumping for joy too...
Jennifer :)
Beautiful Nedra! What a wonderful accomplishment. I think you should go to lunch and celebrate. If I lived closer it would be my treat.
Have a very happy day!
Congratulations! I's beautiful.
Congratulations! It's a beautiful quilt.
I love it!! it is so different and original looking.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
wow!!! I love it sooo much!!! it is sooo beautiful!
Oh you did it!! you did it!! It is stunning!! and are you the one who woke me up with all that squealing this morning?
Absolutely gorgeous. The 268 add the magnificent finishing touch--so worth the extra effort, Nedra. Just beautiful & Big too !~!
I had to take a moment to soak in the wonderfulness of this quilt. Truly a work of art and a one only in a quilter's finished projects. Wow.
Oh.
my.
Gosh.
It is just too beautiful for words!
What an accomplishment Nedra.
Just fabulous.
It's huge!...and gorgeous!!!
Love it:)
xx
Lori
OH MY GOODNESS! You should be breaking your arm patting yourself on the back.....job well done:)
WOW! One of the coolest quilts i've ever seen! Beautiful!!
Nedra, I love this one, it's beautiful. Just thinking of all the sewing and hours you put in.
Absolutely stunning!!!
Wow! That is one fabulous quilt. Just stunning!
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