The Watermelon quilt top is finished !!
I finished the top on Thursday 19. October and I really am looking forward to start the big stitch quilting. Hopefully DH can help me sandwich the quilt this evening, after our grand-cat has left the building.
She is ever so helpful in the quilting department. She is calm when I am working at my sewing table, but it is no use putting out blocks, quilts or anything on the floor or on the dining room table.
I am so happy Judy L. pointed me in the direction of the daily hour with sharing her lovely patterns - Thank You Judy !
The Watermelon quilt got 1 daily hour from 1. October - 19. October. It took 21 hours to finish - the extra hours put in the last day. It has been an albatross around my neck through the summer. You know - one of those *I should have done* projects.
We celebrated our 21 wedding anniversary on Thursday too, and as you see Lille Rusk has proof tasted the roses. They are approved ;-)
I am continuing with the daily hour and last evening I finished this motif for a new tote.
The pattern is from Bareroots, but I am not making the purse in the pattern - I am making a twist, as usual some might say ;-)
Now to draw vines on fabric to make the border.
I have been surfing the blogring but I have not left many comments lately.
I am still doing medical tests, but there is not set a plan for medical treatment yet, even if the method is more or less concluded. The last test, over 3 weeks, finished last week, took a very high toll and my middle name is Very Tired.
My daily hour at the sewing table, the blog reading and my friends using the internet have been my lifeline and joy through many of these days.
My sewing table nearly has teethmarks along the edge, but I made it through !!
I see that I have more bumpy road ahead, miles by the looks of it, so these last days I have gone through my priorities and closed some doors so I can enjoy what I can do right now better.
Blogging and sewing has top priority :-)
I tried to add a rose at the bottom of this post, but Blogger would not let me add more pictures.
Consider yourself given a rose my friends :-)
Happy Anniversary Hanne!! 21 wonderful years, and wishing you many more. I love the watermelon top, it's just lovely. You sure do wonderful work!
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Tazzie
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Congrats with both a finished, gorgeous top and the 21st wedding anniversary. And good luck with all the struggles you have to go through healthwise. I'll cross my fingers for you :-)
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The quilt looks great!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 21st Anniversary, gorgeous roses!
I am sorry to hear about the health problems and I hope that they figure out what is going on soon and you can be well again!
Thanks for all the encouragment you always give me over at my blog!
Your watermelontop is beautiful. You are as usual doing a great work on your quilts. I hope your medical treatment will do good for you. I know you are having a difficult time, but you always has a smile for us others. A big hug from me. And a rose for you!!
ReplyDeleteYour blogger friends are here for you 24/7! We love to listen and learn from your experience. Now if husbands and kids were only so inclined.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your anniversary, how did you celebrate?
Great quilt top, I've been watching it's progress, it's just lovely.
Hanne, the Watermelon Quilt is lovely...thank you for sharing it with us. And Happy Anniversary to you and DH.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of your medical problems. I'll be holding good thoughts for you.
BTW, I love the quilt that kitty is sitting on next to the roses. What a lovely pattern!
great job on getting the watermelon top done!!
ReplyDeletehappy anniversary- the roses are lovely!
the watermelon quilt is lovely. 21 hours well spent! And the quilt shop is adorable. I especially like the signs and the one that says"Friends". Best of luck and roses back to you:)
ReplyDeleteHanne, I am sorry to hear you are having medical problems. I don't know if I missed that in an earlier blog, or what. But you know I wish you well. Congratulations on your anniversary! Your watermelon quilt is a winner! You are a talented girl! Very eye catching. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHugs Hanne...HUGS and more hugs. Prays and blessings sent your way.
ReplyDeleteHanne - your watermelon top looks wonderful - well done you for applying yourself to get it finished
ReplyDeleteGerat work has been done here , - in more than one way: the quilt top, the long years of marriage (the best to your hubby :-) and the bumpy roads from before and now still ahead.
ReplyDeleteTake care, my friend, - been thinking of you!
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Hanne- Congrats on the wedding anniversary. The watermelon top is wonderful. You are such an inspiration to me. I will keep you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary! What a beautiful quilt top :-)
ReplyDeleteYour watermelon quilt is great! Happy anniversary!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary! From my end, it seems like that Watermelon quilt took no time at all. It's lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi Hanne,happy Anniversary!!!Your watermelon top is wonderful,really :)))
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! And congratulations on sticking to your hour a day and finishing that beautiful top.
ReplyDeleteMy kitties are most "helpful" in the quilting department too. Which is why I try lay blocks out or take photos when they are outside! Unfortunatley with 5 that come in and out there is usually at least 1 in the house at all times so I rarely get any cat-free sewing time. :-) But I'd rather have the slight aggravation that not have my babies so I'll not complain too much.
I somehow missed that you were having medical problems. I hope the doctors find out what's wrong and come up with a good plan of treatment. In the meantime do what you feel like and the rest can wait.
((((HUGS))) to you and thank you for the virtual rose. :-)
Such a great job on the watermelon quilt!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary, Hanne!
ReplyDeleteAnd the watermelon quilt looks great! Hope your health problems all work out in the end. :)
Hanne, your watermelon quilt is so wonderful. And I love your little embroidered Quilt Shop piece.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you are having health problems. I hope that knowing you have friends all over the world that care will help in your healing.
I'm so sorry to read that you've been having health problems. Consider yourself hugged by yet another blogger friend.
ReplyDeleteHappy 21st Anniversary to you and your DH!
Your Watermelon Quilt is adorable. I know you feel good that it's done!
I am sorry to hear about your health problems, but I hope your medical treatment will do you good.
ReplyDeleteYour watermelon quilt is great! You did a wonderfull job. And I love your little stitchery. Now I'm of shopping at the bareroots LOL.
The watermelon quilt looks great!
ReplyDeleteHope that they get to the bottom of your health problems soon. In the meantime, I'll be thinking of you.
dear Hanne,
ReplyDeleteCongratulation to your anniversary! AND to the finished Watermelon top, it turned out fantastic! Of course I love your stitchery - have to start next week, after my duties. Sending some good thoughts out to Lorenskog - you are so inspirating to me: THANKS
Congrats on the finished top!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!
Lovely kitty & flowers photo.
Take care of your health; use your sewing/quilting time as part of your therapy!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is beautiful Hanne - you did so well to finish it. I'm so sad to hear about your health problems. Simplifying your life is a very good thing! Sending lots of positive healing thoughts your way. Use your quilting to stay sane.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful roses from your DH!
The watermelon quilt looks wonderful. I can't wait to see the big stitch quilting you're going to do.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!
sorry to hear you're having health problems.
ReplyDeleteYour watermelon quilt is just beautiful Hanne. I also like your stitchery.
Happy Anniversary to you and your DH.
What a fantastically beautiful quilt! It has been fun watching it be made.
ReplyDeleteYes, another great quilt from your workshop...... You do keep them coming along.
ReplyDelete21 years....... hmmmmmm..... You seemed to have selected a good husband...
I am pleased that the door between our friendship stayed open.
Hanne, Happy Happy Anniversary. I just love your watermelon quilt. The colors you choose for the sashing just make it an outstanding quilt!
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Happy Anniversary! The watermelon quilt looks beautiful.
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