A wee while ago I thought it would be a fun idea to sign up with Joan's When Pigs Fly bloghop challenge. I say 'challenge' because it's always a challenge for me to sign up for something and see it through.
When it's months away we have heaps of time to prepare but of course we know, that like Pigs, Time sure does Fly (and I had some last minute sewing to do)!
Many will realise that a PIG, in the quilt world, stands for Project In Grocery Sack. Here in New Zealand we don't call them Grocery sacks. Project in Supermarket Bag (PISB) doesn't have much of a ring to it, and neither does Project in Cardboard Box (PICB) ...... and that is what my chosen UFO is; a project in a cardboard box.
As the box was getting quite battered, a result of being pulled out and put away numerous times, not to mention a perfect cat sleeping spot (which is why the lid is bent and no longer functional), it was a logical project to pull out, try to finish, and re-pack in a new container.
I thought it was going to be a quick finish and that I just had some columns to join, then decide on borders and it would be progressed to the needs quilting pile.
Oh yes, here's part of it-
But my memory had failed me - this block is definitely not a column!
And it doesn't fit - yet!
A little more sewing and this section is assembled -
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Part of me wants to call it a day here. The pattern has an outer border that I'd rather not do. It's just not my favourite.
Jenny changed her border and I admire it every time I see it behind her when we're on zoom (Chookshed Chatterers).
(Most of the fabrics used are from various Tilda ranges.)
So while I decide what to do with my borders, this will be put back into a (new) box or bag. Thank you Joan of MooseStash Quilting for encouraging me to pull it out to work on.
Apologies for being slow to post today, I wasn't happy with my initial photos of the top so had to wait for daylight to take some more. Other bloggers who are also posting about their Flying Pigs today (and possibly have made more progress than I have!) are -
Stitching Farm Girl (That's me)
There is a full list of the whole bloghop on Joan's blog.
'til next time,
happy stitches,
Congratulations on the gorgeous top! Great work!
ReplyDeleteYep, one doesn't necessarily have to complete a UFO - just working on it is wonderful. Loved the fabrics (Tilda's are great!) and the pattern. Now you just need to decide on the borders...
ReplyDeleteBTW, I do like the way Jenny added her borders. That's a great decision.
ReplyDeleteGreat progress with that one and a good motivation to get it done... it looks gorgeous
ReplyDeleteHugz
Wonderful and you did a great deal of sewing and it is beautiful
ReplyDeleteBut. you made great progress and I think a different border for this is in order
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your PISB story! This quilt is really beautiful even without the final border decided yet. There is so much beautiful applique' work in it. I'm sure it will get a border before you know it.
ReplyDeleteGood work on getting the quilt top put together. Sometimes you have to be patient and let the quilt tell you about the border that it needs. 😊
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty quilt! Those Tilda fabrics look so good together.
ReplyDeletetoo pretty a quilt to languish in a shopping bag! have fun deciding on the borders.
ReplyDeleteLove your crochet project, looking lovely
Lovely..but very busy! I would add a plain, darker border..but that's me!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see this again Raewyn and it is looking lovely. Hope you decide on a border soon as it would be good to see this finished. xx
ReplyDeleteWell done. Putting that top together is very close to a finish. Good to see it a lot further down the track and looking good.
ReplyDeleteI remember you working on Foxley Village and it does look lovely now it’s together .
ReplyDeleteWell done….
Maria lifeontheblock.
You're making great progress on a gorgeous quilt!
ReplyDeletelovely outcome even if it did need a push....
ReplyDeleteSo many little blocks to this quilt and each one so sweet...love it! It is a beautiful quilt and so much closer to a finish. Way to go, Raewyn!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that is absolutely gorgeous. The design, the fabrics...it's perfect. I guess kitty will have to find a new place to sleep now. LOL!! Thanks for sharing this beauty with us.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt. Look forward to seeing what border you decide on.
ReplyDeleteI really do like this one. I don't know about the best border, but I'm sure you'll come up with something wonderful for it. I do like what you did around the birds a LOT!
ReplyDeleteYou've made wonderful progress on what will soon be a beautiful completion. So much work has already been done only a little more to go. I know easy for me to say. But it is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteYou did so well to get so much sewing done on the quilt Raewyn, it looks wonderful. I am sure you will come up with a borders idea soon.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, you made so much progress on it! I should get mine out and work on it....!! Looking forward to seeing what you do for the border xx
ReplyDeleteRaewyn - sorry that I have been out of sight for a while - just not spending much time in front of my computer these days! Love your Foxley Village piece, and it was quite creative to make some Flying Geese to go with the pyramid of geese!!!
ReplyDeleteThat top looks awesome! Can you just smack a skinny colored then a white wide border on it and finish i
ReplyDeleteOh wow Raewyn I love your Foxley Village - it's beautiful! I died laughing about it being a cat bed - that is what everything in my sewing room has become - lol! I had not heard the term "hovering hawks" - how cute - and I love that column that "didn't fit yet" That is a pretty border that Jenny made on hers - good luck choosing yours!
ReplyDeleteI love that quilt design. I agree about the border. It does seem to detract from the rest of the quilt. I hope you continue to work on it so you can have it in your background on Zoom too.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will soon have a border worked out, well done on getting the centre done
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely sweet quilt top. I'm so glad you persevered and finished it up. Thanks for sharing.
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