It’s definitely been a while since I used the longarm. Considering that not very long ago, I was quilting on the longarm all day every day, it’s hard to believe that I think the quilt I did today was the 4th or 5th quilt I’ve done since getting the new Millennium in April, 2013. Goodness, I was going to say in April, it will be 2 years since I got it but in April, it will be 3 years since I got it. Time flies! So, if I get 6 tops quilted before April, that means I’m averaging 2 quilts per year. I must do better!
This morning I dug through the fabric stash looking for something I could use for a backing. It’s hard to use a big chunk of fabric because then I won’t have it any more! That’s the kind of thinking that once upon a time would have sent me out to buy fabric for the backing but I kept digging til I found two fabrics that I didn’t mind parting with and pieced the backing.
Boots was extremely happy that I was using the longarm. It’s such a great place for a kitty to do his gymnastic tricks while the adult is trying to load a quilt. I was tempted to lock him in the closet that he loves and I try to avoid letting him into.
Down between the rollers, snuggled in the backing is a great place if you want to stop all quilt loading operations. I was glad when he’d finally had enough of me and went to his quiet place to snooze.
Once I start the quilting, Boots doesn’t bother me. I’ve misted him enough with a squirt bottle because one of us could end up getting hurt if he gets too close or if I’m watching him instead of what I’m doing.
It’s quilted, it’s trimmed and it’s almost done. Tomorrow I will bind it and wash it. I was talking to Nicole today and she said “Hey, I like the ugly quilt!” I said “Do you want it?” and she said yes! So, it will go live with them in MO.
I need to calculate a guess as to how much yardage I used in the quilt top and by the time I add the backing, top and binding, that will be close to 10 yards for my stash report.
Marilyn S says
Judy, it looks just beautiful! I hope that it has brought the “quilting bug” back to you. So happy that Nicole loves it! I seem to only get around 4 quilted a year. I tore the meniscus in my right leg – had a Cal King loaded but could not do it for a couple of months. My quilting room also gets very hot in the summer and I do more piecing than LA quilting. Finished the Cal King last week and put on a baby quilt this morning and I have one partial pass left to do. It feels so good. Have another baby quilt to get done before the New Year, a large queen to cut, piece and quilt and another either queen or king to make totally (including buying fabric) for our son. I have one top left to quilt but it screams custom to me (feathers and all) and I have not yet mastered them. I love it. I also used to knit as a teenager, when I was skiing in the winter and living in the San Francisco bay area. Being in the desert, I do wear sweaters but not enough to get back into knitting. I also do needlepoint which I love. I am also a very good cook, like you and still enjoy it, but there are days I just don’t feel like cooking. I have been doing 3 squares for over 50 years. Some nights I just want a break! I so admire you for all you do, the garden, the cooking, canning, freezing, quilting, knitting, spinning and spending as much time as you can with the kids. You are the energizing bunny!
cindy says
see, i told you there would be someone who would love it! it’s so nice that everybody has different likes and dislikes.
Julie says
I just can’t call it the ugly quilt….I love it!
Linda in NE says
It’s not an ugly quilt at all. Not to your taste maybe, but certainly not ugly. I’m glad Nicole is giving it a good home.
Susan says
I’d never call it ugly. Maybe because it’s the kind of quilt I make all the time – scrappy happy and snappy! Nicole has good taste. LOL
Dottie N. says
It looks LOVELY!! Glad Nicole wants it!
Sherrill says
Well, look there, it’s staying in the family!! YAY, win win! Bet you’re glad you got er done! And I don’t think it’s ugly either.
katie z. says
Way to go, Judy!
kim webb says
It looks like a bright, happy quilt to me that has already found a home.
AnnieO says
Are you only calling it ugly because it is so scrappy? I think it looks great! Boots is certainly doing a good job of Holding Things Down–my quilt assistant is really good at that too 🙂
glen in louisiana says
The Bad Basset Boyz love to look out the window laying under my long arm. They ALWAYS lay on the cord. I am still looking for a solution that will keep the cord higher than a basset…….you would think that would be easy.
Joan B. says
Way to go Judy! Now get that binding on & get it shipped! You are almost at the finish line! Go Judy Go!
Linda says
Who said that quilt was ugly?? It can come and be “ugly” at my house any time it likes. So happy to you stitching again. Quilting bought me to your blog, I so miss you doing it.
danielle says
I agree with your DIL….I don’t know why you call it The Ugly Quilt……I think it is quite lovely!
wanda j says
Looks great did a terrific job once again.
Diann says
Boots is a great cat. I think he’s so handsome and nothing better than a quilting kitty.
Lee says
I think you have a very pretty “ugly” quilt….it’s not ugly to me at all 🙂 Nice to see some quilty posts and Boots too!
Teri says
Love the quilt. It’s beautiful.
Jennifer in Indy says
Congrats on getting it quilted and finding a good home for it 🙂
I am not far behind you in my use of the long arm this year – usually I do ~20 a year and I think I have only done 6 so far this year! One of these days, I will get back to it!