The binding is finished and photos were taken out on the roof garden this afternoon. I am thrilled with how it turned out. 672 pieces in the top that all went together so easily thanks to the Inklingo Orange Peel Deluxe collection printing the stitching lines and matching points on the fabric. I couldn’t wait till tomorrow to post these photos!
The back.
The final touch was a totally lump-free binding thanks to this tutorial I found on Bonnie Hunter’s website. I’ve tried doing lump-free binding many times with instructions from books and various sites, with varying degrees of success. The tutorial on Bonnie’s website made it absolutely foolproof for me.
Now I can’t wait for August 1st when the quilt will be given to my aunt on her 90th birthday. All that’s left now is the label, which will be added this weekend.
To see more finishes, go to Lit and Laundry and the post here with links to Friday finishes.
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It’s beautiful, Cathi! Your aunt will be amazed. It is a wonderful gift. Even the back is gorgeous.
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Yipeee!! It turned out beautifully. Your aunt is going to be thrilled – does she read your blog – or is it going to be a surprise?
I see by your piece count you have 6 more blocks than I do because I only have 576 pieces. – but I am going to have a border – or it will be too small.
Looking forward to the progress of Chintz Circles II.
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Oh wow! Just beautiful! I love all the circles on the back! The backing fabric is just gorgeous! Great job Cathi! Truly a stunning quilt!!!!
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WOWERS!!!!!!!! You can be very proud of a beautiful job.
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FANTABULOUS!!! CONGRATULATIONS Cathi on your finish!!!
Your Aunt’s quilt is BEAUTIFUL!!! You did a GREAT job! WOW!
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Cathi..this is a wonderful finish and such a treasured gift to give. Job well done you!!
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Congratulations on a wonderful finish, Cathi! It is a really beautiful quilt!!
Happy birthday to your aunt!!! I am sure she will be thrilled with the quilt!
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Fantastic! We knew it would be though! Love the backing too…! I’m thinking there may be tears of delight on August 1st…! 🙂
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Yay!! It is just gorgeous! She will just love it, I know it! Who wouldn’t. Great finish!
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I don’t know what made me check the computer tonite, since I usually do this in the morning- but I am so glad I did! Your quilt is WONDERFUL….I couldn’t wait to see the quilting, and it is perfect! Lovely backing and yes a very neat binding too. (By the time I get to the binding I am usually weary of the thing and just want to get it finished !)
Thanks for showing this tonite…Your Aunt is a lucky duck, and I hope she has a Happy 90th! fondly, Sandy
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I can see why you couldn’t wait!! It is SO pretty. If your aunt doesn’t do a happy dance, you need to take it back home with you!!!
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Such a pretty quilt…looks great!
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Wow! It’s just fabulous — the colors are so pretty and subtle, and I adore quilts with circles. What a wonderful gift for your aunt — won’t it be great fun presenting it to her after all the work you put into it — it’s just gorgeous.
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Gorgeous, beautiful, fabulous Cathi!!!!!!!! Your aunt is going to love it! Now, is that you standing on that little ledge holding up the quilt?
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Gosh! That is just beautiful. Those colors are lovely and the backing you used is gorgeous! I will have to put that on the list to try as I did download the Orange Peel Deluxe download from inklingo.
Really, really lovely. Such nice work!!
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Absolutely beautiful, Cathi! Your aunt’s gonna love it! Great choice for backing. I’d love to see photos of you presenting it to her.
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Gorgeous, Cathi – do take a deep bow! You ought to be so proud of yourself. Did Mr. QO take you out for dinner to celebrate the magnificent finish?
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Cathi, I’m sure your aunt will be thrilled with her quilt – what a lovely gift! It’s such a pretty quilt.
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Cathi, it is just beautiful! I knew it would be, and you did not disappoint me. Your aunt will absolutely love it. You did a marvelous job on it. Winona
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It is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!! You have done a wonderful job Cathi!! Your aunt will be so thrilled with this gift from the heart!! Have a happy sewing day, hugs, Daniëlle
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Oh Cathi!!!! It’s absolutely Beautiful!!!! Your Aunt will be so excited when she sees it. Well Done my friend!!!
Crispy
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Cathi,
The quilt is absolutely stunning!!!! Your aunt is going to be thrilled. It has been a joy to watch this gofrom idea to finished quilt. Thank you for sharing.
Have a great week.
Hugs, B
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It’s even more beautiful that I could have imagined from the little peek you showed us yesterday, Cathi. Your aunt is going to love it!
Super finish and great job!
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Your Aunt will love it; but in case she doesn’t I’d like it…. LOL
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looks perfect Cathi. i adore the romantic colors! bravo!
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Congratulations on a fabulous finish! I’m sure your aunt will LOVE it!
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Lovely quilt, congrats on the completion!
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Absolutely fabulous! The backing is perfect for the project – the whole quilt is just breathtaking!! Is that hubby holding it up? I see the top of a head, and some shoes!
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Bravo. Spectacular finish. The photography up on the roof garden is lovely.
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Hooray!!! Beautiful quilt!!!! Fabulous gift for your aunt.
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Oh my gosh this is so amazing, Cathi. Unrivalled. Wow!
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Fabulous!!! I’ve enjoyed seeing the blocks as they were being made, but wow..the finished quilt is amazing!
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Fantabulous quilt and a great gift Cathi! It’s beautiful!
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This is delightful and your aunt will just love it! A great finish!!!!
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WOW! It turned out BEAUTIFUL! 🙂 Very nice job!
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Beautiful! I love the orange peel design, and you’ve used some lovely colors in yours. I know your aunt will be so pleased.
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This is beautiful! Hopefully next week I can show a finished quilt!
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So beautiful! I love the colors. I know your aunt is going to love it.
I could just stare at that first picture all day. Thanks so much for linking up to Finished for Friday!
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Congratulations on a stunning finish Cathi, what a very special birthday gift for your Aunt.
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Oh Cathi…that truly is stunning…how the colours seem to mx…your Aunt is going to be so very thrilled with her gift..
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