The Big Push

18 months ago
Sentimental Stitches began a series
 called Just Takes 2,
with quilt blocks to create a
red and white sampler
 to commemorate
the quilt show,

Infinite Variety,
 Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts, March, 2011.

Red and white quilts are so traditional
and beautiful.
I knew I wanted to join in.
So with 7 yards of Kona's Rich Red and
7 yards of Kona Snow,
I started making the blocks each month.
The quilt's 100 blocks fit together like
a puzzle.  Sometimes I was caught up,
but most times I was behind.
Finally, last December came the big push,
and the quilt top was finished within the year.

The second stage was to hand quilt it.

The top measured 79" x 98".
It became my evening entertainment and
the nap time distraction for the next 7 1/2 months.
My goal was to finish the quilt when I
finished my Denver Nana time.

With only weeks left,
came another big push.
Over the weekend
I finished quilting the border,
stitched the binding,
completed the label,

(a hand pieced block that didn't quite turn out the right size)
added a sleeve,
and took a few pictures.

The quilt is ready to be part of the
Colorado Quilting Councils
2013 Capitol Quilt Show
July 29 - October 10.

I was pretty excited about
having finished this extensive project.
Would I make another red and white quilt?
You bet.
There's something beautiful and historical
about this two color scheme.
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I have officially moved back home,
my day to day Nana days are over,
at least for the moment.
And Running Man and I
are enjoying watching the

 sunlight dance and sparkle on the water.

Until Next Time-