Nor’easters and quilting

Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

I live in coastal Nova Scotia and winter can get long. Every winter I make a quilt. That keeps me busy and I enjoy the project. This past month, I can measure my quilting progress by the number of nor’easters we’ve had. In fact, we’ve had three in the last ten days and my fingers are getting sore😃. I think one more storm will get me to the end of the quilting on my current project. That storm is predicted for Tuesday lol. I will still have to do the binding but the end is in sight.

Here are some photos of this winter’s project, Wedding Rings. It’s great to have a job like this to while away the stormy days. LM

Piecing it together...

In the quilting frame, front image.

In the quilting frame, back image.

Out of the frame, not ironed.

Out of the frame, front, not ironed.

grandma2pkmh · ‎08-04-2013

@Lilysmom Absolutely Gorgeous!! Wish I had one just like it.

GingerPeach · ‎03-12-2010

Oh, my, @Lilysmom That is simply gorgeous. And what an absolutely brilliant way to keep your mind off those winter storms. It's almost like point/counterpoint.

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Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

Simply stunning!

I so admire people with this kind of talent!

Adopt me!

lucymo · ‎12-13-2010

@Lilysmom Very beautiful and what neat stitching. I haven't quilted in years and arthritis and a stroke prevents my crocheting or quilting. But, I do enjoy seeing other peoples projects. Great way to spend winter. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

It's cloudy and cold here in southern Mo today with temperatures only in the 40s. I have put gardening on the back burner for awhile.

ItsME · ‎03-10-2010

BEAUTIFUL!

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

@Lilysmom

So beautiful!!!! A talent I wish I had!! I have a quilt that my dad bought me over 40 years ago when we used to go to Amish fair every year in Kutztown, PA.

My good friend gave me a beautiful quilt when I moved into this house.

Don't know if you keep the ones you make but I do know I always think of the many hours of work they take to make & craft when I snuggle up in mine!!!😊

Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

My sister taught me to quilt almost 25 years ago. It was a very special gift. I am always an active person so winter doesn’t usually slow me down except for the big storms and heavy snowfalls. I enjoy my quilting time by the wood stove in the family room. It rounds out my winter activity.

Thank you all for for your kind comments. LM