After realizing that Tropical Storm Emily had made landfall on the other side of the state, we did a quick run to replenish the hurricane supplies. That sure came out of nowhere. Hopefully it won't mean much more than rain. Might put a damper on the roofers that were headed over in the morning though, to fix a leak over the garage. As soon as we got back, I pulled out the Orange Peel quilt to baste. As soon as I walked away to grab the batting, Lizzie moved right in to quality test the quilt for me.
It is all basted now, and I have just taken the first quilting stitches. I'm using a number 12 pearl cotton for the quilting. It is the first time I've tried it, but I think it is going to be really pretty. It goes quick too. Bonus!
Lizzie grudgingly relocated to the back of the couch. She doesn't seem too happy about it. We'll have plenty of time to bond though, it looks like a couple or rainy days are headed our way.
15 comments:
I don't blame Lizzie!! That's going to be GORGEOUS!!! Enjoy the process.
So nice that the quilt is Lizzie approved! So...... are you going to make us wait until tomorrow to find out the August color?
Lizzie does look disappointed that you took her quilt away from her!!!!
happy stitching--just got my blue bird made for July's color and the string block to go with it today--I almost didn't make it for the end of the month!!!
enjoy the moments, di
You will love the quilting with the perle cotton--it is the only thing I use. Enjoy your rainy days cuddling with Lizzy!
Love it... so happy you are already quilting this beauty!
A special hello to Lizzie from the Pug Boys, Elvis and LarryPug. They enjoy trying out all of my new quilts too! And LarryPug is my favorite quilt model.
She's too cute! Enjoy your hand stitching and hopefully the leak got fixed prior to the rain arriving
Hope you weathered the storm OK.
Is orange the color for August?
Lizzie knows a good quilt when she sees one. Buckle up for some rainy days. Happy stitching.
Can't wait to hear the new color!! I've finished my blue blocks and am ready to start August blocks 😀
Hope all is well, and that it's only the *simple* matter of no electricity! Take care!
The quilt top looks wonderful. Lizzie has good taste. Stay dry. Enjoy the hand stitching.
How did you go with the storm? Thinking of you.
Some of those tropical storms can be pretty sneaky. Hopefully you didn't have too much wind and rain. Enjoy your hand stitching. Always fun to have something bright and colorful to work on when it's raining.
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