The UFO chosen to be finished this month was number three, which meant for me, getting the postage stamp quilt finished. I spread the finishing over two days. Saturday I quilted, and then Sunday, I cut and attached the border.
Of course, it had to be tested immediately
Within seconds, Hamlet was curled up in a ball. I think the quilt passed the comfort test.
I even remembered a label. I'm calling this one a "Beginners Tale" as it was talking to me as I was quilting. It told the tale of of piecing that improved over time, a temperamental sewing machine, the arrival of a new machine, and then the ability to compensate for the bad bits, a story of a quilter that went from a complete beginner to one with a little experience and less fear. Now I know a bit more about what I'm doing, I think I would like to do another one of these, but it won't be any time soon, I don't think.
I've used calico for the backing of the quilt, as it was quite a rustic looking quilt. I have enough of the binding fabric, I think, to do the pillowcases. Hopefully, they will be done in time for the set to be my summertime bedding.
