Well here it is.....and I can't believe that it has been almost 12 months since I cut out and stitched my first hexagon in this massive project. Here is the last heaxagon......number 17,977
and it's little gap in the quilt
(Check out all of those fussy cut little flowers......Are you insane!!!!!.....yes it does help at times but it was worth it!)
and the last stitch.......
well at least until the finishing off process starts.....that stage starts tonight!
Now if you remember I wasn't allowed to show you any more photos of the quilt top .............but no-one said anything about the back of the quilt! So here is a close up shot
and then the 'stand on the couch with the camera up in the air' shot........
The quilt looks just as nice on the 'wrong' side as the 'right' side......in some ways it will be a shame to cover this up with wadding and backing.......maybe that's why Prudence left her quilt unfinished.
Linda :)
Speechless..........
Posted by: jodie | April 01, 2011 at 09:51 AM
Linda, The hexagon quilt looks great! You have done a fantastic job and its a real credit to you. Only you could have the patience to tackle such a massive project. Fantastic Effort!! :-)
Posted by: Janine | April 01, 2011 at 09:56 AM
Fantastic you have done a great job can't wait to see it for real. U should b proud on what u have achieved xx
Posted by: Michelle Gristede | April 01, 2011 at 10:36 AM
OMG!!!!! I cant wait to see it!
Posted by: Gail | April 01, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Brilliant! Love the last little hexi being stitched into place....and I have been lucky enough to see it IRL......well done you!
Posted by: Lorraine | April 01, 2011 at 11:49 AM
OMG!!!!
are all the hexies that size????
You are truly mad Miss Linda!!! but what a wonderful quilt....
I'm coming to see this in person one day.
Julz
Posted by: Julz at Simple Stitches | April 01, 2011 at 02:08 PM
wonderful fantastic effort my mind just boggles with th thought of all those little hexagons looking forward to seeing it for real
Posted by: Betty Seuren | April 01, 2011 at 02:45 PM
Linda, this is an astonishing achievement! It is very beautiful, and you are obviously an impeccably accurate stitcher. Congratulations! The quilting world, especially in the US, is abuzz this week with suggestions that quilting is being 'dumbed-down'. That we are not challenging ourselves to improve our skills, but happy to go with a 'quick' and easy option. Your quilt is testament to a continued tradition of beautiful workmanship requiring immeasurable patience. Ros x
Posted by: Bloom | April 01, 2011 at 03:51 PM
Just beautiful. I have to admire your stamina and the way you have stuck with it!!
Posted by: Karen | April 01, 2011 at 05:52 PM
Wow Linda and congratulations, just awesome and what an inspiration you are :)
Posted by: Carol | April 01, 2011 at 06:22 PM
Awesome! Such an amazing effort. It has been a privilege watching it grow, and I cant wait to see it hanging in the city. Congrats on such an amazing job, I never once doubted you would finish it.
Posted by: Lenora | April 03, 2011 at 01:19 PM
What an amazing job you have done Linda. Top Effort!
Posted by: Andrea Clarke | April 04, 2011 at 09:15 AM
You are amazing!! Congratulations on a work of art. I just love the fussy cut flowers - if I had the patience I would do the same. By the way when is your next optometrist appointment? You must dream of hexagons. Can't wait to see it all in the flesh.
Posted by: Leanne | April 11, 2011 at 10:28 PM
Wow what an amazing effort! Well done :)
Posted by: Sara | April 29, 2011 at 10:17 AM