It is with a bit of wonder and a sad smile that I announce the Lincoln quilt top is completed. It has been on my design wall for two years, so it will be strange not to see it there. But first, this is what the Lincoln quilt top looked like week ago Sunday December 10th.
The top and one side border had been attached. Last week had very little sewing time, but I jumped right in on Saturday and finished all the border blocks.
The blocks were pressed and sewn together, then attached on Sunday.
Now the big reveal – ta da!
In the spirit of full disclosure the center of the quilt does not lay as flat as I would like. My current working theory is that I should not have had it hanging on a design wall for two years, especially an on-point design. I think it stretched out the corners a bit, but I am not in panic mode. My plan of attack calls for a hot iron, spray starch and careful machine quilting to take care of any pesky problems.
The finished size is 84″ square which will be a good size for my bed. And no – I have no idea how to quilt it.
I wonder what project will be next up on this design wall? That is a decision for 2018.
Check out all the other quilting inspiration at Judy’s Design Wall Monday.
Happy Holidays
Marlene