A Little Further Down the Rabbit Hole

Posted on November 10, 2019 by craftycreeky

I did my usual trick this month with my hand quilt-a-long – Friday evening I suddenly remembered I had a post to write, so I’d better do some quilting! This is why the HQAL is such a motivator for me!! Luckily last night was the Festival of Rembrance on TV so I sat with my OH and quilted whilst I watched.

Three weeks ago I was about half way across the third border…

Down the Rabbit Hole

I’ve now reached the penultimate corner as I’ve more or less finished the third side. I say more or less as I realised I’ve still some marking to do, my ceramic pencil ran out and I need to find my spare leads! In the meantime I cracked on with the very outer border as that doesn’t need marking, I’m over half way on the last side with the diamond border. The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter, though too early yet to get out my dancing shoes!

Down the Rabbit Hole

Hand Quilt Along Links

This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another. If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.
Kathy, Margaret, Emma, Tracy, Deb, Susan,  Nanette,  Edith, Sharon, Karrin, Gretchen, Kathi,  Bella, Daisy and Connie

I’ll also be linking up with Kathy’s Quilts for Slow Stitching Sunday, so please follow all the links for lots of hand-stitching inspiration.

About craftycreeky

I live in a busy market town in Yorkshire with my husband, kids, dogs and chickens. I love trying new crafts, rediscovering old ones, gardening, walking...anything creative really I started this blog after my New Year resolution worked so well. My resolution (the first one I've ever kept!) was to post a photograph of my garden on Facebook every day. My hope was that I would then see what was good in the garden and not just weeds and work, which was my tendency. The unexpected side-effect was that I have enjoyed many more hours in the garden. I am hoping that 'The Crafty Creek' will have the same effect. Happy creating!
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34 Responses to A Little Further Down the Rabbit Hole

  1. katechiconi says:
    November 10, 2019 at 11:01 am

    It gets exciting when the end is in sight, doesn’t it? You’re going to feel such a sense of achievement, and you’ve really built skill as you went along. Good work!

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  2. KerryCan says:
    November 10, 2019 at 11:55 am

    You’re really going to finish this, aren’t you?! And soon-ish–very exciting!

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  3. Gail says:
    November 10, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    Looking great! Keep stitching! Beautiful quilt.

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  4. daneesey says:
    November 10, 2019 at 1:35 pm

    What a pretty piece this is! I can’t wait to see it all finished … I’m sure you are looking forward to it, as well! The colors are so soft and pretty. 🙂

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  5. kathyreeves says:
    November 10, 2019 at 2:02 pm

    Another corner! Hurrah, Margaret, keep sewing, you are closing in on that finish line. 🙂

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  6. nwpaintedlady says:
    November 10, 2019 at 3:23 pm

    Your making great progress for someone who forgets to get going …your so close now 🙂

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  7. tialys says:
    November 10, 2019 at 3:34 pm

    I just love those colours – I might steal some of them for the next round of F2F.

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  8. Karrin Hurd says:
    November 10, 2019 at 4:37 pm

    I so love this quilt! Great work!

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  9. Deb says:
    November 10, 2019 at 5:50 pm

    I like that word trick instead of forgetting ,has a more skillful sound to it!😁 little by little wins the accomplishmed quilt.

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  10. Quilter Kathy says:
    November 10, 2019 at 8:38 pm

    So exciting when you see that light at the end of tunnel… does tend to increase enthusiasm to push on! Enjoy your hand stitching!

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  11. Carla Therrien says:
    November 10, 2019 at 8:40 pm

    I agree linking to a group of stitchers is very motivating!

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  12. Carla Therrien says:
    November 10, 2019 at 8:40 pm

    I agree that linking up to a QAL is very motivating!

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  13. Kim Sharman says:
    November 10, 2019 at 9:41 pm

    I always love to look at your beautiful quilt and see the progress of your stitching. How exciting that finishing line is not too far away. LOVE this quilt!

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  14. Connie says:
    November 11, 2019 at 2:23 am

    WOW! Only one more corner to go! This quilt is so beautiful it’s going to feel great when it’s finished!

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  15. Texas Quilter says:
    November 11, 2019 at 3:20 am

    Looking great! This will be so pretty!

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  16. Tracy @ It's a T-Sweets Day! says:
    November 11, 2019 at 11:03 pm

    You are almost there! I am impressed with your patience. This will be a shining masterpiece!!!

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  17. claire93 says:
    November 12, 2019 at 11:13 pm

    each time I see this quilt, I fall in love with your colours & fabrics over again!

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  18. Susan Nixon says:
    November 16, 2019 at 5:40 pm

    Progress is a thing to be treasured, and you made some. Dancing time is coming. =)

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