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Saturday, January 14, 2012

First UFO of 2012 is DONE!!!


This Oriental Peacock quilt is #5 on my list of UFO’s in the Patchwork Times 2012 UFO Challenge, which is the number Judy pulled for January.  Happily, I finished the top last night!  I so wish I had a better camera because I just can't get a picture that does it justice.  The colors are just amazing!  Yum!!!  I have named it Peacock Braids.  You can read more about how I found the fabric and decided on the pattern in my earlier post here.  It also has more closeup's of the fabrics to give you a better look at the colors.



I am so thankful for my friends who spent hours one day helping me choose just the right colors for the braids.  

I was very nervous about cutting the peacock out of the fabric.  This was not a panel, but just regular yardage, so I had to cut it out of the middle of the yardage, making sure it was straight and centered as much as possible, while at the same time keeping the measurements exact in order to fit in the braids.  And since math has never been my strong point, I kept rechecking my measurements to be sure I was cutting it the right size.  There was no room for mistakes.  It was a very tense time!  Thankfully, I think it worked out fine.

I already have 3 wall hangings sandwiched and in line to be quilted on my DSM, so I’m not sure when this one will get quilted.  I really want to think about it for a while and make sure I am happy with the designs I choose.  So for now, I am calling it DONE!!!  Yoohoo!  I just hope February’s UFO is as kind to me ;-)

Hugs & Blessings,
Teresa
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10 comments:

  1. That is gorgeous, Teresa. Congratulations.

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  2. Wow, stunning! You did get just the right fabrics for the braid border. They melt together beautifully! Very nice job.
    I often find I am holding my breath when I am cutting something with no margin for error. : )

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  3. Gorgeous!!! I absolutely love it. The braided border sets off the peacock perfectly.

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  4. Just wonderful-it is luminescent!

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  5. Beautiful! Way to go! Love the colours!

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  6. Wow!!! It is amazing even if you say the camera didn't do it justice.

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  7. looks wonderful! i just made a one block wonder using this fabric. the peacocks are to die for, that's for sure!

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  8. Your quilt looks great. Love the border pattern.

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  9. Never thought about using the French braid in the border. Beautfiul finish and the colors are outstanding. Judy C

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  10. This is just beautiful!! Thanks for sharing it!

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