Friday, July 31, 2015

TGIFF - July Goal Achieved

My July ALYOF goal was to finish a commissioned quilt.  Goal achieved!

I am very happy with the finished project, and so is the customer.



It was a birthday gift for her son, but she decided to give it to him early.  I understand the quilt has already been well loved this week.  I'd rather a quilt be so well loved that it falls apart than to sit in a closet for that "special" day.


So glad I solved the mystery of my long arm -- free-motion quilting works so much better now that the thread doesn't break every row of quilting.

My FMQ skills are improving.

Linking up with ALYOF:



Linking up with:

TGIFF hosted by Michelle @ From Bolt to Beauty

Finish it up Friday hosted by Crazy Mom Quilts


I encourage you to stop by to see all the fabulous finishes from this week.

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23 comments:

  1. Gale BulkleyJuly 31, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    I too would be well loving that quilt. Even in this heat.

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  2. DominiqueJuly 31, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Great quilt, Anja! Your quilting is great. You sure are getting a lot of use out of that long arm.

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  3. LesleyJuly 31, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Gorgeous quilt! The fabrics are so fresh and so pretty and your quilting is superb!

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  4. Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the EdgeJuly 31, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    That's some fine looking stippling! Congrats on another ALYOF Finish!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 31, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Looks fabulous! So glad to hear it is already much loved :). Your quilting looks great!

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  6. JayneJuly 31, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    Yay to finishes! I agree quilts need to be loved...to the point of falling apart regardless! Having your customer love it is always a relief too!

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  7. Heather JJuly 31, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    A fabulous finish!

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  8. HeideJuly 31, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    What a wonderful finish! Such a happy and cheerful quilt. The backing fabric is perfect!

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  9. The Farmhouse QuilterJuly 31, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    Anja your quilt is beautiful!! Congrats!
    Deb

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  10. The Farmhouse QuilterJuly 31, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    Anja your quilt is beautiful!! Congrats!
    Deb

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  11. AdrienneJuly 31, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    Great colors in that quilt! Congrats on the finish!

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  12. Anne SimonotJuly 31, 2015 at 10:57 PM

    This is beautiful! Love the colours!

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  13. KittyJuly 31, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    Lovely finish! And I fully agree--quilts should be out and loved, not sitting in a closet! :)

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  14. GinaAugust 1, 2015 at 4:11 AM

    Great quilt and I love the fabrics you used. I'm so glad it's being well loved

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  15. Julia D @ Jada's Quilting AdventuresAugust 1, 2015 at 6:18 AM

    Looks great! So awesome to have a finish! So uplifting!

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  16. Deb@newcreativestate.wordpress.comAugust 1, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    Congratulations on your finish. A beautiful quilt and what perfect backing fabric!

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  17. Sarah Goer QuiltsAugust 1, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    I totally agree about wanting the quilts to be used. I recently kind of had to bully my brother-in-law into using our household quilts when he was here as a house guest. He was basically telling me they were too nice to use. I had to point out that they were here, hanging in the family room, to be used! ;-) And also that we didn't have other blankets to offer him. I think he got the message. :-)

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  18. Afton WarrickAugust 1, 2015 at 10:42 PM

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  19. Afton WarrickAugust 1, 2015 at 10:42 PM

    It sounds like you've had a major success: you're happy, the client is happy, the quilt is loved, and your machine isn't torturing you. Perfect!

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  20. LauraAugust 3, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    I love the colours on this! And you've got some great photos there :) Well done and thanks for joining TGIFF :)

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  21. Purple Boots and PigtailsAugust 4, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    Love this!! Simple but stunning!
    I tell people that if they never wear out a quilt they'll never get another one! ;)

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  22. Purple Boots and PigtailsAugust 4, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    Love this!! Simple but stunning!
    I tell people that if they never wear out a quilt they'll never get another one! ;)

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  23. Purple Boots and PigtailsAugust 4, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    Love this!! Simple but stunning!
    I tell people that if they never wear out a quilt they'll never get another one! ;)

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