Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Finally finished snowflakes

I've been away from the blog for a few days. There's been a bit of the usual seasonal busy- ness, but I have been finishing up a few gifts which I couldn't show. Also, my husband had his gall bladder out on Monday. Wow, how much less invasive they are these days! He had the surgery at around 10:30 and I brought him home around 3:30.

This afternoon I sat down, finished the quilting and added the binding to my snowflake topper. I just have to do the hand stitching on the binding. This piece is for me and I am so happy with it!

I think I may try a couple more pieces using this method. The threads you see are from the needle and thread to stitch the binding. I was so anxious to show it!

Well, I'm ready for Christmas now except for a few little things. My two boys will be home with their partners for several days, so I'm looking forward to some nice family time. I miss my daughter a lot this year. She is in S Korea for the third Christmas in a row. We do have Skype at least.
I'm going to mak myself a tea and finish up the hand stitching.

13 comments:

Quilting Babcia said...

Your table topper is absolutely gorgeous! You should be so pleased, it's perfect!

Vicki W said...

Your snowflake mat turned out great!

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

Oh Holly!!! this is gorgeous!!

Gill said...

Holly, your snowflake topper is fabulous!
I hope your husband is OK - it's amazing what is done via keyhole surgery these days!

Jennifer Scantlebury Vienneau said...

Your snowflake topper is gorgeous! I loved seeing the start to finish on this - I could see this as a Quilting Arts submission.

elle said...

What a great finish to your snowflakes. What a keeper!

Linda said...

Just beautiful Holly! I love it so much!

Robbie said...

The topper is beautiful!! VERY nice job!

Glenda Mallet said...

Beautiful Holly.

Pam @ Quilting Fun said...

Love your snowflake topper, the colours are gorgeous!

Regina said...

Wonderful table topper! And my best wishes to your husband.

Jeanette said...

So beautiful! I love those snowflakes. Merry Christmas Holly.

rtquilter said...

Really nice job, Holly. It looks great!