A Finish Fit for a Queen (bed, that is)
It was the struggle of struggles but in the end, I came out the winner. I've been working on this project for the better part of a year now. My Dad will be getting married again, in just a few weeks, and when I asked my Stepmom what she would like for a gift she said she really wanted a queen-sized bed runner. You know - those things you see on the end of the bed in hotels.
On a small scale, this pattern is pretty easy but with a project of this size, I wasn't prepared for how heavy it was. It measures 84" x 24" -- I can't even imagine how heavy it would be if it were a standard quilt size.
Despite all of my meticulous calculations on paper, I made a mistake and cut too many squares. But hey, glass half full, right? I should have enough to make some coordinating throw pillows!
Trying to photograph this also proved to be a challenge so I finally decided to hoist it over our 2nd-floor bannister and get a shot of it from the landing stairs.
This was a true labor of love and I'm happy that it's finally done with almost 2 weeks to spare before the wedding. This project was on my list for the 3rd quarter of the 2016 Finish Along and my September goal. It's definitely one goal that I am happy to cross off my list.
On a small scale, this pattern is pretty easy but with a project of this size, I wasn't prepared for how heavy it was. It measures 84" x 24" -- I can't even imagine how heavy it would be if it were a standard quilt size.
Despite all of my meticulous calculations on paper, I made a mistake and cut too many squares. But hey, glass half full, right? I should have enough to make some coordinating throw pillows!
Trying to photograph this also proved to be a challenge so I finally decided to hoist it over our 2nd-floor bannister and get a shot of it from the landing stairs.
This was a true labor of love and I'm happy that it's finally done with almost 2 weeks to spare before the wedding. This project was on my list for the 3rd quarter of the 2016 Finish Along and my September goal. It's definitely one goal that I am happy to cross off my list.
What a beautiful gift!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Great choice of colors and I always love to see this pattern :-)
ReplyDeleteYour dad and stepmom are lucky to have such a caring daughter. You truly created a masterpiece. The colors and workmanship are just perfect.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on this finish, it turned out beautiful. I'm sure your stepmom will absolutely love it! Two weeks to spare? That's practically years in quilting terms :P
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Diana, it looks great and I am sure your Stepmom is going to be so thrilled with it! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color combination and such meticulous work! What a great present!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out beautifully! What an amazing gift. Great job.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a stunning finish. I am sure your stepmum will appreciate all the work you put into it.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I just want to stare at it. What an amazing gift.
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely bed runner, I like a runner as my feet are always cold. Wishing your Dad joy and happiness in his new marriage
ReplyDeleteClassiest bed runner I have ever seen! You do BEAUTIFUL work!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous finish Diana. Looking at it hanging in the stairwell, shows how pretty it would be to make a piece to hang there all the time. Stunning.
ReplyDeleteIt's stunning! What a beautiful gift :)
ReplyDeleteStunning finish! This is such a beautiful runner!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish. I love the colors you picked they look great against the white borders.
ReplyDeleteI love your definition of a bed runner: those things you see on the end of the bed in hotels! Hilariously true.
ReplyDeleteIt is a stunner. Best wishes to your dad and soon-to-be-official stepmum. (I am a stepmum. They are not all evil.)
Wow this is gorgeous Diana. What a wonderful gift you have made for them!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely perfect on the bed, (looks like a luxury room for sure!), but it actually looks made your landing there too! Congrats sticking with this, they are going to love it so much!
ReplyDeleteWow, a beautiful and modern looking finish. Well done for tackling the cathedral window design. It is a tough design =)
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow! What an awesome gift. I love this idea for someone who might not want a full quilt but something lovely and decorative. Gorgeous work!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out beautifully! I am in love with the colors...perfection! The photo is also amazing, what a great shot. I'm sure this will be very well loved and appreciated!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out beautifully! I am in love with the colors...perfection! The photo is also amazing, what a great shot. I'm sure this will be very well loved and appreciated!
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