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Monday, July 13, 2015

Design Wall Monday - Grand Illusion Progress

It's been almost a month since I last posted any progress from the sewing room.  Work and vacation pretty effectively conspired to keep me away the machine for most of that time.  This weekend I was able to get back into the groove a bit, at least when I wasn't ferrying clothes to and from the laundry room.  Two weeks on the road produces a lot of dirty clothes!  

 The first of three borders has been added to Grand Illusion. 
Grand Illusion, A Bonnie Hunter Mystery

 I think the green border really helps calm down the business of the quilt.  Just two borders left before I can call this one good.  I did a quick scan of the stash closet and found a couple of possible backing fabrics.  I'm hoping to have this one ready for quilting by the end of the month.  

 That's it for me this week.  Check out the other links over at Patchwork Times, Love, Laugh, Quilt and Cooking up Quilts.    
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13 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 13, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    Your grand illusion, is a joy to look at. Love to see it finished.
    I know the laundry returning from vacation. Hope you find more time to sew and enjoy the summer.

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  2. RamonaJuly 13, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    I really like the green border on your Grand Illusion. Looking forward to seeing the other two borders.

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  3. Val's Quilting StudioJuly 13, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    I agree...the green is calming and pulls the whole thing together. Have a good week friend!

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  4. BarbaraJuly 13, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    Wow you're almost there! Great job on a complicated project. Love the colors you've chosen, and the green border was a good choice.

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  5. Vroomans' QuiltsJuly 13, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    It has been so exciting to see this one come all together. Agree with all on the green - getting closer!

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  6. AnnieOJuly 13, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Looks great! I hope some laundry fairies stop by to help :)

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  7. Myra @ Busy Hands QuiltsJuly 13, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    It's great you've kept working at it. I made one, too, and it wasn't an easy finish for me because of the busyness. My daughter loves it and has it on her bed!

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  8. ShayJuly 13, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    The green border is perfect. Cant you ditch those clothes and go buy new ones ?

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  9. Kevin the QuilterJuly 13, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Wonderful job Kate! Perfect piecing......and no, I am not riding on a galloping horse! LOL

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  10. Katie Z.July 13, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    Way to go!

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  11. KalicocreationsJuly 13, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    Looking good! The green adds a nice frame to GI

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  12. Needled MomJuly 13, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    I really like the green borders with the quilt. That is going to be a lovely finish.

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  13. BonnieJuly 15, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    Welcome back to quilting time for YOU! Ditto on all the comments on how that green border really works with the quilt. Two more and on to the quilting! Keep at it.

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