Saturday, February 16, 2008

Step by step, stitch by stitch

One block for today and one block for yesterday - 11 more to go!

Oh - my mind is spinning with all kinds of other projects right now, but this quilt top _has_ to be in the mail before the weekend in 3 weeks. I have booked machine quilting for this quilt, so I just have to keep on keeping on.

The last 11 blocks are hard by the looks of it, so one stitch at a time - exercising self motivation on a high level here ;-)
I am so ready to start something else!

Now I have joined all the rows that are complete :-)

All the remaining 11 blocks are in the middle 4 rows.

Over the last week I have worked on the sashing a little every day, so from now I will be starting doing the zig zag border, a little every day, so when the blocks are done I should be about ready to join the top.

34 comments:

  1. Just beautiful -- I can't wait to see it completed.

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  2. Hi Hanne..........wow you have come along way........such an acheivement........I will be sad and happy when you finish this as I first found your blog when you were making these blocks early last year......and I have brought the book but not sure if I will get started on it........only 11 to go......enjoy then end of your journey........as it will come to an end very soon.......

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  3. Anonymous11:03 pm

    Hi, Hanne !
    WOW, dear, what an achievement, and such a beauty ! You were sooo right chosing a red/white color scheme, the result is breathtaking.
    One very last effort and you're done ... TADAAAAAAA !
    This quilt would be a winner in any competition. Congratulations, dear !
    I bet you'll be eager to see it quilted.

    Heartfully,
    NADINE :>)

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  4. Wow... this is beautiful. What a job it must have been putting it all together. I bet it'll feel good when it's all done.

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  5. It is coming along beautifully, your persistence is paying off. One step at a time and it will be done before you know it.

    All this an a pieced border, too? Wow!!! Are you going to continue one block per day? If so, less than two weeks to go! :-)

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  6. Hanne, the Nearly Insane quilt is looking absolutely stunning. I managed to buy the book from my local quilt shop, would never have picked it up from the colours on the front! Your red and white is just stunning. Not sure when/if I will make one as I have only really just begun my Dear jane journey but you have inspired me to think I may make it one day, thank you.

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  7. Spectacular blocks as well as what the quilt will be when you finish. It makes me want to finish a red and cream BOM I have.

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  8. I love this quilt! It is gorgeous!

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  9. Nearly there.....you must be so pleased....stunning...

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  10. Her går det unna. Svært så standhaftig du er da, som greire å holde deg till ett prosjekt, og ser ut til å komme i mål i Goooood tid.

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  11. Anonymous12:47 pm

    Pad yourself on the shoulder from me. Great, great job! You'll make your deadline, i'm sure

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  12. I admire your determination and focus. It's stunning! This will be a treasured heirloom.

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  13. It looks wonderful, Hanne. You can do it ! Hugs Tilde

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  14. OHHHHHHH!!!!!!
    Let me say to you something in italian....
    E' BELLISSIMA!!!!!!!MERAVIGLIOSA!!!
    BRAVA HANNE!!!

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  15. Hei Er imponert over teppe ditt. Er ofte innom siden din å ser hvordan det går på fram. :-)
    Kari
    http://karillat.blogspot.com/

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  16. The red and white quilt is stunning!

    I have taken your Fabric Diet button and put it on my blog. I also have code there that people can copy and paste and your image and link will show up on their blog.

    Hugs,

    Phyl

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  17. This is a lovely quilt!!!
    PRACHTIG! (georgeous in Dutch)
    You must be proud at your achievement!
    Bye from the Netherlands, Willeke

    www.qwilleke.web-log.nl

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  18. Kan bare si det igjen: Utrolig lekkert! Og så flink du er da, som syr hver dag. Jeg blir mer og mer imponert!

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  19. Hanne- I have had so much fun watching you work on this quilt. It is amazingly beautiful. Thank you for sharing your progress. I cannot wait to see it completed. Beautiful!

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  20. Once again, all I can say is WOW!!!
    This is going to be a spectacular quilt. I have to give you credit for making a goal and achieving it!

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  21. Hanne
    Your NI quilt is gorgeous. I have just discovered the world of quilting blogs and yours is at the top of my daily check-ins. You are an inspiration. I love all the stitchery and have picked up my needle after years of neglect. Please keep posting all the beautiful examples to inspire your admirerers like me.

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  22. Just where IS the bottom of all these comments! My, my, you have a bunch of loyal followers! This quilt is drop dead gorgeous, and you deserve a medal for your stick-to-it-ive-ness. It kinda reminds me of the woven coverlets we used to see, just MUCH better.

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  23. Hanne, your NI is just stunning!!! I love the reds and whites...just beautiful!! I have often thought of trying this after I complete my Baby Jane! All the best! Mary Ann

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  24. WOW! It took my breath away! You've been so amazing, being so faithful and sticking with this project with such diligence! I admire your determination! It's going to be an absolute stunning beauty when it's completed! I'll stay tuned. :)

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  25. I've been watching your quilt blocks with interest and I am absolutely in love with the quilt so far. Your workmanship is absolutely lovely and the red and white combination just sings. Lovely!

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  26. I have an award for you!
    Come & get it: http://scrappynhappy.blogspot.com/2008/02/i-got-award-wootwoot.html

    Phyl

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  27. Jammen blir det flott. Utrolig standhaftig du er. Gleder meg til å se slutt resultatet , virkelig

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  28. Åh....det blir så lekkert!!!!!!

    Klem fra Sol

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  29. Oh it is just beautiful! I really hope I will get to see this "for real" one day!

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  30. oh wow!!! wow, is that every gorgeous. Great job!

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  31. mais qu'est ce qu'il est beau , c'est vraiment magnifique j'adore les deux couleurs félicitation
    http://countrypatch.canalblog.com/

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  32. Oh Hanne it is stunning!

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  33. I have to say that using just two colours makes one stunning quilt and this one is gorgeous so far!

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  34. Oh!! That is just so lovely!

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