Tuesday, 2 July 2013

I'm doing an impression ...

... of being the White Rabbit - in other words, "I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date" as Lewis Caroll put it.  Yesterday was the day for linking up for the Country Charmer quiltalong, and here I am, a day late!  I really don't have a good reason, except that yesterday I was needed to support both Laura Robson and Andy Murray in their Wimbledon matches.  Anyway, shall I stop wittering on and show you how I'm getting on?

Well first thing this morning I had this

By lunch time it looked like this

Now it's time to stop for today and watch some more tennis, but this is where I am now.

I absolutely love this quilt, which was designed by Lynn from Sew'n Wild Oaks, and I am enjoying the easy-going quiltalong, which is being hosted by Lesley, The Cuddle Quilter.  Thank you both for all your efforts.  If you would like to see more Country Charmer charmingness - and who wouldn't? - then pop over to Lesley's place, here, and at the bottom of the post she has all the Linky's for you to visit.

By the way, did you notice, I have a design wall!  Well actually, I have a piece of wadding hanging over a cupboard.  Mr Fixit had all sorts of bright ideas about making one but that's as far as it got, so then, after reading about Donna's idea, here, I also sent off for a tablecloth.  Obviously tablecloths here in the UK aren't as good as those in the US, cos my blocks kept falling off.  That's when I suddenly thought of just hanging up a piece of wadding, and it worked, and I'm thrilled about that too.

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14 comments:

  1. Lesley2 July 2013 at 17:00

    Sue, your quilt is stunning! It certainly is impressive with that red and white sashing...love it so much! It makes me want to make another quilt! You are such a tease! Thanks for linking up!

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  2. Sue2 July 2013 at 18:18

    Your quilt is Gorgeous! You are so close to a finish !

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  3. Ann J2 July 2013 at 18:42

    Looking Good

    Like the idea of using wadding for a design wall, will have to give it a try :-)

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  4. Vroomans' Quilts2 July 2013 at 19:05

    The red really sets a pop to it. Yes, you are close to a finish - super.

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  5. Christine M2 July 2013 at 22:03

    Your quilt is looking amazing!

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  6. Lynn2 July 2013 at 23:04

    It's fabulous! I love the way the sashing sets off everything. Looks like your improvised design wall works like a charm.

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  7. Donna2 July 2013 at 23:42

    Your Country Charmer looks wonderful! I so love Lynn's pattern.

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  8. Nancie Anne Quilts3 July 2013 at 00:31

    Lookin' Good Sweet Sue! That I'm Late I'm Late thing started in the opening of my CC post last month! It must be catching!

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  9. sunny3 July 2013 at 01:34

    Excellent design wall! I use the flannel backed tablecloth, and have a 'design floor'. Beautiful quilt!

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  10. Susan Smith3 July 2013 at 08:54

    Your quilt certainly looks stunning and your design "wall" is a good idea. Mine is batting over some thin foam board and much smaller than that. I find crawling around the floor not much fun these days, so will have to think of something larger. My country charmer table runner is going on the machine this weekend.

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  11. Joanna3 July 2013 at 11:16

    It is a gorgeous quilt and your version is super. I tried the flannel bit, too, but now I'll try the batting bit and see how that works.

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  12. Lynn3 July 2013 at 14:40

    It looks wonderful Sue! The sashing is just perfect and really highlights the blocks. Well done my friend.

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  13. Judy4 July 2013 at 05:07

    Iblove your quilt Sue, it is a real beauty! Congratulations on a perfect quilt!!

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  14. Barb4 July 2013 at 18:03

    What a fantastic quilt!

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