I’m a firm believer of there being multiple finishes for a quilt. The first is finishing all the blocks. I am very happy to say that with the completion of my mariners compass block on Monday, I’ve now finished all the blocks for Moonglow. They have been ironed and ordered ready for assembly.
This finish has been almost two years in the making. I bought this kit when it was released over a decade ago. I made the first three blocks, but then PhD and life took over and it was packed away. Almost two years ago, I had three weeks off work. I was so burnt out that I decided I wanted to spend my holidays sewing. I dug out my kit and started again. I think I spent one week just cutting out all the pieces. Well, all the coloured pieces, I’ve been cutting the black as I go. I then did more in my xmas holidays that year but otherwise didn’t really work on it again until my next holidays a year after I’d restarted. These holidays saw me again completely burnt out and sick, so perfect time for sewing. I also made the decision then to leave my job when my contract ended, which also meant I took my foot off the pedal and gave me more sewing time. Allowing me to steadily plod through these blocks. To this finish. And I’m happy to say that I’m still as much in love with this project as I was when I bought it so very long ago.
As it’s friday, I’m linking up this very proud moment with Katie’s handmade parade.
And, for the very first time ever, I’m able to join in TGIFF. It’s hosted over here this week.
I’d love to say that I’ll reach the next finish (the completion of the quilt top) by the end of the month. But as well as sewing all those blocks together, there are five or six borders to attach. And remember, this is all being sewn by hand.