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Friday, January 1, 2016

Last Quilt of 2015!


 I was determined to finish the binding for Hawaii Sunset 1845 before the new year started.  We were gone on a cruise last week, and I seriously considered taking it along.  I didn't though, and so settled in for a marathon of binding sewing as soon as we got home and the laundry was underway.
I worked through Star Wars IV, V and VI, but it still wasn't done!  We did dinner and a movie with the kids for New Year's Eve, and there was still more binding to go!
Finally, at the end of Star Wars Episode I, I triuphantly reached the last corner in time to call this an official finish for 2015.  
This pattern was originally published in Quilter's Newsletter in the February/March issue for 2010.  I don't subscribe to the magazine, but I saw several people making the quilt, starting with Jo of Jo's Country Junction in June of 2012.  Fortunately, I was able to find a digital download and joined into the fun.  It is quilted with freehand Baptist Fans and backed with a soft steel blue floral that I got off the clearance shelf.  Lime green binding
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22 comments:

  1. Alycia~QuiltygirlFriday, January 01, 2016

    Yay you!!!! That is a really stunning quilt as well!! We might have watched a stars wars or two here as well... great minds eh? Happy New Year!!

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  2. AmyFriday, January 01, 2016

    Yay!!!! What a great way to ring out the old year -- a day spent quilting!

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  3. KateFriday, January 01, 2016

    Congrats on the stunning finish. I remember when the pattern was published and when you started it. This one is in my "too make someday file".

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  4. EllenFriday, January 01, 2016

    Great finish! I hope to make this quilt sometime soon - I love it.

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  5. Deb AFriday, January 01, 2016

    Beautiful bright and cherry quilt. Congrats on the finish.

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  6. SaraFriday, January 01, 2016

    Great way to finish the year! It's so pretty, bright and happy.

    A Star Wars movie marathon - how fun! We went to the first movie when it first came out in 1977 and have been fans ever since. Hubbie and I went to the new movie last week and then he went again with the sons-in-law last Saturday.

    Happy New Year! Can't wait to have some fun with RSC16.

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  7. CathyFriday, January 01, 2016

    OMG, that is so amazing! What a gorgeous quilt!!! Your colors are just perfect. Congrats on getting it done before midnight - you certainly had a banner year,

    Now, how long are you going to keep us in agony before announcing our first RSC color for January?!? LOL.

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  8. Andra GayleFriday, January 01, 2016

    It's LOVELY! Mine hangs on my living room wall and I never tire of it.

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  9. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowFriday, January 01, 2016

    Clearly the Force was with you :)

    It's a gorgeous quilt !

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  10. Delighted HandsFriday, January 01, 2016

    Just stunning! Nice way to finish out the year!

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  11. Quilting By CeliaFriday, January 01, 2016

    Very nice quilt, you did a great job.
    Btw, have you considered amending your blog pages (layout) so that the photos came out larger?

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  12. Pamela ArbourFriday, January 01, 2016

    It is beautiful. Congratulations on your finish!

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  13. GrandmaFriday, January 01, 2016

    Bright and pretty!

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  14. Myra @ Busy Hands QuiltsFriday, January 01, 2016

    It's spectacular!! So happy you finished it!

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  15. Lesley GilbertFriday, January 01, 2016

    Well done on your last finish and a great looking quilt - all good wishes for 2016 :)

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  16. Teresa in Music CityFriday, January 01, 2016

    Beautiful, beautiful finish Angela!!! Mine's still in a box. I'd love to work on it this year and maybe even finish it up. Yours truly inspires me.

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  17. Diane KelseyFriday, January 01, 2016

    An absolutely stunning quilt, congratulations on the completion of it.?

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  18. Jennie in GAFriday, January 01, 2016

    Just gorgeous!!!!

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  19. gayleFriday, January 01, 2016

    Such a cheery quilt to end the year on! I love all the color!

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  20. JoFriday, January 01, 2016

    What a great way to end the year.. In time for a new start..

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  21. margaretSaturday, January 02, 2016

    this is a real beauty

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  22. emsgramSaturday, January 09, 2016

    thanks for the beautiful pattern. I don't usually join a bom but would love to use up some of my scraps so I'm love to quilt along. tx.

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