Yay, my first finish of the year.
This big beauty finishes at 66 x 74.
The second of three,
this 8 x10s quilt,
has a great paisley back.
I had so many strips out and ready that
I had enough for three tops.
The first large one that I finished was a gift.
It fits perfectly on the king-size bed of the recipient
without too much overhang.
It did take a bit of time to choose the binding for this one.
It needed to be something that would
complement the colors or pull them in,
as well as suit the black on each block.
I finally figured out that I could use one of these
lovely confetti-type black yardages.
It's time to free those fabrics and start using them!
It certainly worked well for this quilt.
is sewn together and on the rack for
future layering and finishing up.
The First Finish of 2026 is definitely
something to celebrate.
Have a great week stitching!
Linking up with.
This is such a beautiful finish , Deb!! I love the paisley backing too. Nice job on this--
ReplyDeleteimpressive beginning to 2026. ;))) Hugs, Julierose
Thank you ! Can't wait to get a few more under the needle!
DeleteCongrats on a great finish! and yes, I will save stripes for bindings. :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent , have a great week sewing!
DeleteI really love how this turned out. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was fun to finish one in January!
DeleteCongratulations on the finish! So pretty, and that binding is sooo perfect for it! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss. It's nine years old! Be sure to enter the giveaway.
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Congrats on 9 years! I do live in the land to the North so the giveaways don't always work for me. Have a great week!
DeleteNice job, Deb! I love the phrase you used in reference to "free the fabrics". I agree, let the "specials" of life out into the wild world. <3 Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.
ReplyDeleteLots of my fabrics are clamoring for release! Just keep sewing , just keep sewing!
DeleteCongratulations on your first finish of 2026!! It's certainly a beauty. Thanks for joining us at Monday Musings. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you ! There are more in the works! Happy Stitching!
Deletelovely finished quilt! it looks woven by joining rows.lucky receiver !
ReplyDeletegreat idea using the rack to to see what you have and organizing projects,
The rack has certainly been a reassurance that the quilt are moving, I also get to enjoy them as they are waiting for completion!
DeleteLooks great, the perfect start to 2026
ReplyDeleteThank you ! May your bobbins be neverending!
Deletea beautiful scrappy colorful finish!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you ! More on the way!
DeleteWow, beautiful finish Deb! Thanks for joining in on Home Matters Linky Party! I will be featuring your post this week! #HomeMattersParty xx
ReplyDeleteHi Deb, congrats on your first finish - and it was a big one! Thanks so much for linking up to I Quilted This!
ReplyDeleteFun binding choice! I like the other two, also!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first finish of 2026! The binding is perfect and frames the quilt perfectly. Thanks so much for linking up with Favorite Finish.
ReplyDeleteI love the rich colors in these quilts. January is the perfect time to celebrate a quilt finish. (I think winter was made for quilting.)
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