Yes, finally! Big time Happy Dance going on here!! I am thrilled and happy to report that the 30s quilt is ready for binding!! I will always refer to this quilt as “The Great Teacher.” This quilt taught me so much through trial and error. It shouldn’t have been a difficult quilt to quilt, but I was being the stubborn student and wanting to take the l-o-n-g way. LOL!! There were times when I thought, “There is no way I’m showing this quilt to to anyone again.” BUT I couldn’t be happier with how it looks and am more than happy to show it off.

I pretty much could have been blindfolded when I quilted the borders because I couldn’t see the thread at all on that fabric while I was quilting. No joke.

I tried a new all over design in the center. Kind of a feathery swirl. Everything is freehand. I did mark for spacing on the sashing.

And finally the whole quilt. Well sort of…my photo skills are pathetic. 🙂

Scott loved how the borders came out. He was very impressed and loves this quilt now too!

That is just awesome. I am really impressed by the fact that the middle was done without any marking or a panto or anything. I'd love to be able to do that sort of thing.
Beautiful! Wonderful! Spectacular! I LOVE it!!!!!!
It is so sweet…love it! And your quilting is fabulous….you must be thrilled. What is the quilt pattern?
Another beautiful quilt! You definitely have a natural talent for this! :0)
It is beautiful~ The swirls on the edge are my favorite~
It is really awesome. Well done. I love your name for it! Keep up the great work!
What a little beauty!
Looks great! I bet it feels good to have it completed.
Well, I sure do love 30s prints and this is beautiful! But I wouldn't expect anything less.
Your freehand is killing me. I have a hard time when I mark my quilts! So pretty:)
Great job and awesome quilt!!
For now being able to see, you did a beautiful job.
Love the design you used, perfect for that quilt.
Debbie
OMG! I love it!!!!!!!! You did a fantastic job.
Very nice Linda!!
Fabulous! Give yourself a big hand, you deserve it!
Beautiful!
A big pat on the back to you, Linda! It turned out just gorgeous! I really do love your border treatment – it just makes the whole thing pop! I agree – every step of this journey (good and bad) are so much fun!
Cheers!
You are so brave to be trying freehand already, I know long arm quilters who've been quilting for years and still use stencils! Your quilt is lovely, Congratulations, job well done!!
Your 30s quilt turned out beautiful, Linda! I love the colors and the quilting is excellent!
Beautiful Linda. I love it. Happy Stitching,
What a wonderful job you did…. just lovely!
Looks really great! I love the outer border!
You are just a natural born LA quilter! You do beautiful work! Love this quilt!
Hugs,
Donna
Gorgeous quilting Linda…WOW!
Awesome job! Beautiful quilt. 🙂
Gorgeous and well done. I love the quilt too, as I have a thing for 30's fabrics.
It turned out great. I love seeing your progress. You are doing so well. You are a natural.
That quilt turned out gorgeous! Dispite going blind doing it! You did an amazing job on it!
oh the quilt looks just beautiful!
congrats.. Kathie
Linda, it's gorgeous – you did a beautiful job on this! A quilt to be proud of for sure!
You really did a great job on this quilt! Freehand is so much fun, as long as we remember to relax and breath…. and have fun with it too!
That is sooooo pretty! You are doing such a great job!
lv,
Joy