Comments | pyrrha17: Finished quilt top

pyrrha17

Finished quilt top

Oct 02, 2008 20:55

My Dad's 70th birthday is in December this year, so I decided to make a quilt for him. I finished the top last night:

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pyrrha17 October 2 2008, 11:46:09 UTC

Thank you!

I don't know how to go about entering the Show. How did you find the application form? I am interested in going into competitions (my competitive streak again) - my stitching friends are encouraging me to enter a quilting comp with Spotlight where the main prize is a trip to Houston TX. That'd be pretty cool! I just have to get myself together to find out the details!

pyrrha17 October 2 2008, 12:22:32 UTC

Drat, I just Googled it, and the comp closed on 14 September! It also required proof of purchase that you bought your fabrics there. I do buy them mostly there, but I don't keep receipts, certainly not once the quilt is finished!

anonymous October 2 2008, 11:48:00 UTC

Yup. Recognised 'em before I read the comment. ;p

actrealdon October 2 2008, 11:48:55 UTC

Sigh. That was me. Darn computer "helpfully" cleared my cookies.

pyrrha17 October 2 2008, 11:49:57 UTC

Well spotted, my stitching friends had to be told.

actrealdon October 2 2008, 23:01:46 UTC

It helps that I have that complete set, in that order sitting on the shelves near my computer.

The yellow-red-blue fatness that is Order of the Phoenix gives it away.

apex_chio October 2 2008, 13:33:11 UTC

*glee*

My literary fangirlish side adores this quilt. So does the rest of me.

Shakespeare! Harry Potter!

pyrrha17 October 3 2008, 09:18:08 UTC

Yep, they're right near each other on my bookshelf - which is in alphabetical order, of course - so it's very fitting they should bother be on this shelf. Not sure if Dad's read all the HP, certainly the first few (I made him read them!), so I'm not sure if he'll recognise them. They're in there for colour - and for me to smile about.

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pyrrha17 October 3 2008, 09:18:28 UTC

Thank you very much :)

mountainsnow October 2 2008, 14:12:22 UTC

what word is expressive enough? it is perfect, interesting, meaningful, clever, colorful..... you can be very proud. Im sure he will love it. Im sure Im not nearly as accomplished as your dear dad but I DO LOVE books.... so in particular regards to the theme... I think it is really really cool!! bet you are feeling very satisfied... well you should be. M.

pyrrha17 October 3 2008, 09:21:50 UTC

Thank you! I think he will be pleased with it. He gets so cold that he'll appreciate being able to put an extra layer on the bed at night too (that won't cover Mum who's a hot person).

I will start on our RR block next week, promise! I have a couple of kids' birthday present dresses to sew first :) I had to finish this one first, I hate having too many projects on the go.