The binding isn’t done yet, but it will be soon. I’m planning to bind it in the same fabric I used in the final border. I should have taken a picture of the back, but I forgot. I used a multi-colored swirl with a white background.
It’s a fairly large quilt: 92” x 102”. It will easily cover a queen bed, and probably a king if the mattress isn’t really thick. It can be turned longways or sideways, so it should work for either size.
Here’s a closer view of the border:
All those pickets about did me in. LOL. I’m happy with the way it turned out. I quilted it with a thread color called light turquoise.
The final analysis: I really enjoyed this quilt-along. The prompts were interesting enough to spark ideas, without being rigid or restrictive. The time between clues was enough to stay caught up. Best of all, I ended up with a usable quilt instead of another UFO! So, thanks to all who hosted; I am linking up here today.
It turned out so beautiful! That final border fabric just sets it off perfectly. That is a big quilt! It is a great thing to end up with a usable quilt in a round robin. Will you keep it?
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely! 92X102 is a big project to get finished.
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed with the size your quilt finished; it's going to make a beautiful bed quilt. I'm glad you were able to get all the pickets finished, and it was fun watching your quilt evolve.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty. Those sprockets remind me of small houses poised on their roofs.
ReplyDeleteYou really made a big quilt. It is very attractive. Someone is going to get a lot of use out of it.
ReplyDeletenice that you made it big and know you will use it instead of being put aside - I just don't use small quilts so usually try for large.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a great finish! I enjoyed going back through your posts to see how you progressed through the prompts. So fun! Have long loved the SAHRR and hope to one day participate.
ReplyDeleteA fabulous finish, and you did such a huge quilt in such a short time! I love all your borders and the colors and the arrangement of everything. This will be a well-loved quilt; congratulations on this beautiful quilt finish for SAHRR 2026!
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty! I love all the color in it, especially the house block border. Congratulations on your finish, Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteYou chose a wonderful colorway. I'm especially taken by your interpretation for the Hourglass blocks. And such a pretty border print.
ReplyDeleteWow, a wonderful SAHRR ! I can't get over the size of it. And the colors are brilliant too! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job keeping up and finishing with the size you made, Carolyn! Love the light turquoise thread choice. Your quilt is both colorful and cheerful! Will look happy on a bed!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great and it's nice that it's such a useful size. It will look wonderful on a bed :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! I think the size of the quilt would have done me in more that those pickets, LOL! Enjoy your new quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in your quilt and totally get how the pickets could have done you in, but they didn't. It was well worth it - enjoy your 2026 SAHRR quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out beautifully! I really love the colors and that final border is fantastic! It reminds me of a row of happy homes! Thanks for joining us this year. We hope you will join in next year's fun as well.
ReplyDeleteI like big quilts too! Yours is a lovely finish. I really like your picket fence border. It will be a quilt you can enjoy for many years. Nice work!!
ReplyDeleteWell that is an impressive finish, and it's a beautiful one! I'm glad you stuck with the pickets, they really frame the quilt well! Happy binding (which is probably done by now)!
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