Sunday, July 26, 2015

Hawaii Sunset Top Done

I just finished putting the pieced border on Hawaii Sunset.  TaDa!  I always want to skip the pieced border.  By the time the top is done I just want to get it finished and quilted.  But I am always glad that I completed the pieced borders. It is nicely pressed now and ready for finishing.  
 I have this nice grey and blue floral for the back.  I have picked up bits and pieces on sale but never had a good use for it.  Though it will take a bit of puzzling, I think there is plenty.
 These giant tumbler block were my leaders and enders.  I'm not sure where they are headed yet, but They are coming together nonetheless.
 The tumblers weren't out long before Lizzie came to check them out.  I think she approves.  I want to get Hawaii Sunset up and loaded on the frame so that I can work some more on Anna's T-shirt quilt.  She is pretty anxious for it to get finished up now that the missing fabric has arrived.

29 comments:

Tanya Quilts in CO said...

The Hawaii Sunset is gorgeous! I know what you mean about the pieced borders, but they are well worth it in this case. Awesome!

The Joyful Quilter said...

Hawaii Sunset is STUNNING!! That pieced border only adds to the beauty. SEW worth the effort!!

Sheila said...

Wow! Hawaii Sunset is AWESOME! I knew this was going to be a great quilt while you were making the blocks, but my goodness. I love it.
Loving those tumbles as much as Lizzy, too.

gayle said...

No wonder you make such gorgeous quilts - your Quality Control Inspector is obviously very diligent and so very very helpful!

KaHolly said...

Oh, my goodness, it's GORGEOUS!

Kathy's A Quilter said...

That pieced border is the icing on the cake! Your quilt is GORGEOUS...wait that's been said already...well it is worth repeating!

Julierose said...

Your border on Hawaii Sunset is gorgeous--well worth that extra work. It really sets it off so well!1 I like your giant tumblers...I have just gotten my Accuquilt tumbler cutter and am cutting up scraps today. hugs, Julierose--P.S. What a cutie puppy!!

Karen said...

Your Hawaii Sunset quilt sparkles. Tumblers are a fun leader/ender project. I plan to make a second tumbler quilt.

Angie said...

Hawaii Sunset is gorgeous! I know what you mean about wanting to finish the quilt and skip the pieced borders, but in this case it was definitely worth the effort - congrats on a beautiful finish!

mb-RI said...

How lovely!!

Magpie Sue said...

Hawaii Sunset is a stunner! Gold star, pats on the back, well done you!

Jeanne said...

Your Hawaii Sunset is awesome! Nice work! Love your quilt inspector, too.

beaquilter said...

the top looks awesome!

Mystic Quilter said...

Hawaii Sunset is just glorious, you must be so thrilled!

PugMom said...

Lizzie, the pug boys are in love! And the Hawaiian Sunset quilt is gorgeous!

Pugs and kisses, Nancy, Romeo, Elvis and LarryPug

Andra Gayle said...

Your Hawaii Sunset looks gorgeous!!!!! I ever get tired of looking at mine that is hanging on my living room wall! Hope you love yours too!

Delighted Hands said...

Whoa! The Hawaain Sunset is stunning; nothing but the pieced border would do!

Salmagundi said...

The Hawaiian Sunset quilt is beautiful. A pieced border is always a challenge, but so worth it. Thanks for sharing it with us. Sally

Carla A Few Of My Favorite Things said...

Hawaiian sunset is just gorgeous, so glad you finished the pieced border! The colors sparkle just like a beautiful sunset.

Katie Z. said...

Way to go! It looks fabulous.

Kevin the Quilter said...

Hawaii Sunset is.......AMAZEBALLS! Love it! Congrats! Lizzie is too stinkin' cute!

Vicki W said...

Hawaiian Sunset is beautiful!

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

So lovely. Congrats on the finish.

Quilter Kathy said...

OMG... your Hawaiian Sunset quilt is gorgeous!
I know what you mean about adding a pieced border, but this is just so perfect!
Love it!

sunny said...

I've never done a pieced border like that - Wow! Well worth the time and effort.

Mari said...

Oh so pretty! It turned out wonderfully. Congratulations on a great finish!

Nann said...

Add my voice to the chorus: it's a beauty! Congratulations! (And the pieced border is well worth it.)

Nell's Quilts said...

The green diamonds in the Hawaiian sunset just pop among the colours and blue background. Repeating the green in the pieced border just adds that little zing and sit a truly beautiful quilt. Lizzie seems to love relaxing among the tumblers - a quilt for Lizzie perhaps?

Kate said...

Hawaii Sunset is definitely a quilt with a lot of "wow" factor. Hope you can get it up on the frame and finshed off before you head out for your summer adventure.