Dutch blue: good intentions (again)

I'm glad the holiday season is over and life is back to normal again. All the decorations are put away for next december The tree is stripped and put outside where he immediately got re-decorated by mother nature this time in snowy white.

I had had good intentions (for years) to make my own Christmas cards. Wel..the balance for this year...I made one! Remind me to get an early start next time!

Talking about good intentions.. I want to finish of this quilt, deadline: December, 31, 2009. Yes, I know (deep down) deadlines don't work for me but at least I like to think they do!

It's a star sampler quilt. The top is almost finised. I've done the piecing by hand in a time where I didn't need glasses yet. And I can tell you..that's a long while ago!

Lately I'm more attracted to machine piecing. It sure works a lot faster! look at the back of this compass...all those stitches!

Only a few triangles have to be sewn on to the border and then the border sewn on to the quilt. I'm thinking of using cotton for the batting.

But first things first..see if I can find my glasses and start stitching.

38 comments:

Rose Marie said...: What a super quilt and that border is to die for! For me, I actually take off my glasses for fine sewing and I can get really close to my work.; January 6, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Jackie said...: I love the quilt! Your hand stitching if phenomenal! Cotton batting is a must for this one. I can't wait to see it complete.; January 6, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Jeni said...: I love the quilt! Your hand stitching.....what can I say... ...I cant hand stitch wish I could... I machine.. my quilts .. just about to dye dollies for a bag I am starting ...cant wait to see your quilt complete.; January 7, 2009 at 2:15 AM
Rosaline said...: What a beauty. Your fabrics really blend together. And that has to be one of the most interesting borders I've seen. Looks good with all of those stars.; January 7, 2009 at 3:16 AM
Gillian said...: Wow, fantastic. That quilt is well worth finishing. Forget making Christmas cards! Do the quilt instead!; January 7, 2009 at 4:39 AM
Karen said...: Your quilt is beautiful, and truly hand made...I agree, cotton batting would be best. Looking forward to seeing you finish this piece of art;); January 7, 2009 at 7:04 AM
Moorea said...: Oh Corry! What a lovely quilt! That
border is amazing. The stuff you
have "laying around!" I can only
hope one day I will make something
so beautiful. Ho hum, I quilt
vicariously through you amazingly
skilled needlewomen. Cotton batting would be nice for it, would give it a good drape. I am looking forward to seeing your quilting pattern.; January 7, 2009 at 7:27 AM
nicolette said...: Handpieced..??? The quilt and stitching looks amazing!!

I love to use cotton batting!; January 7, 2009 at 9:11 AM
Kathie said...: beautiful quilt
what a treasure this quilt will always be.
Great fabrics...
will you hand quilt it?
Kathie; January 7, 2009 at 10:07 AM
margie said...: you have snow and in australia we are sweating so much as we are having a very hot summer...i love your quilt top it is fantastic, well done happy new year margie; January 7, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Lily Boot said...: the card is very sweet but the BORDER on that quilt - oh I'm madly in love. I've never seen it before and it is beautiful! I'll be thinking good finishing thoughts for you :-); January 7, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Christy A. said...: Your quilts are simply amazing! I'm so inspired by your art and creativity!; January 7, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Susan said...: Your quilt is beautiful--gorgeous colors and that border is amazing. What size are the blocks?; January 7, 2009 at 1:24 PM
trudette, said...: Such a beautiful quilt , and such lovely material you used too.
I always enjoy visiting your Blog.; January 7, 2009 at 1:28 PM
Idaho Quilter said...: Oh Corry, hopefully you find your glasses this beauty deserves to be completed.; January 7, 2009 at 3:28 PM
sewkalico said...: What a gorgeous quilt! Oh you must finish it!!!!!! All that work, it's amazing!
ps the card is sooo beautiful too!; January 7, 2009 at 4:52 PM
Dotty said...: WOW what an amazing quilt, the work in it is beautiful.
You have to finish it, and now you have a deadline, and people who love your work waiting for the completion date :); January 7, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Sew Create It - Jane said...: Wow- that's stunning...I'm amazed that it all done by hand!! Beautiful!; January 7, 2009 at 8:12 PM
Tante Tee said...: 1 kerstkaartje is niet veel, maar het is wel een héle mooie!!!!!; January 7, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Andrea said...: Beautiful and will be so wonderful when it's quilted.; January 7, 2009 at 9:50 PM
Feeling Simply Quilty said...: Your color choices are superb. The sashing pulls everything together...BEAUTIFUL>; January 7, 2009 at 11:23 PM
LiLi M. said...: Dat wordt prachtig! Ik vind trouwens je doors met de drie engelen ook helemaal geweldig en hij kleurt er zo mooi bij!; January 8, 2009 at 12:36 AM
Chookyblue...... said...: just love the star quilt.........would love to make something like it........; January 8, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Tam said...: What a beautiful quilt..truly a treasure...Happy New Year!; January 8, 2009 at 2:52 PM
sandra said...: It's beautiful! I can't even imagine the hours you already spent on it...; January 8, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Jessica said...: the box with the angels-- i have a similar one from christmas cards a few years back. I also used it to store hand piecing, now a ufo long forgotten, how funny!

your star quilt is amazing. i'm sure you'll finish it before december and have us all amazed.; January 8, 2009 at 8:03 PM
méri said...: That quilt is a beauty!
and the snow tree is funny.
I also have "good intentions" to finish some WIPs...let's see, till 31th Dec 2009 we'll have lots of days. Have faith!; January 8, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Elly said...: Tjeetje wat netjes!!!! Je ziet bijna niet dat het de onderkant is! Wat zal dat een klus geweest zijn! Toch maar even doorzetten, je hebt al zoveel werk er aan gehad, zonde als dat in de doos blijft liggen!; January 9, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Guðrún said...: This will be a heirloom quilt, all handstitched and so beautiful.; January 10, 2009 at 3:49 AM
creative breathing said...: Oh Corry you goddess of quilts! Just posting "unfinished" work is truly inspiring! Elizabeth; January 10, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Jantine said...: Please go and find your glasses ;-). this quilt deserves it to get finished!; January 10, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Heidi said...: It is a beautiful quilt and I am SURE you will get it finished this year. I set goals to get through some of my UFO mountain last year and it really did help. I am continuing this year. I think setting goals does help.

Your tree looks so pretty in your garden now. In Lage Vuursche, they hung bird feeding balls from the branches of the Christmas trees. That would be cute on your tree and you would be helping the birds.

Hugs en groetjes ~
Heidi; January 11, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Waltraud said...: A wonderful quilt!!!
Waltraud; January 12, 2009 at 2:23 PM
Eileen said...: Corry.. I have to say this is absolutely stunning!!! Amazing hand stitching.. and beautiful fabrics and pattern. You will get it done in time.. I just know it!; January 13, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Deb said...: Hi Corry,
What a beautiful Quilt. I wanted to tell you that I have been visiting your site and enjoying it for some time. Your tea cozies and little dutch girl are adorable. I love your site thanks for sharing it with us.; January 14, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Janet said...: What a beautiful sampler quilt! I can't believe you pieced it all by hand - I'm impressed! I especially like the triangle border.; January 17, 2009 at 6:12 AM
Lisa said...: Beautiful beautiful quilt. Good luck with your goal to get it finished this year.; January 18, 2009 at 2:43 AM
Levin (and Emily) said...: well, that's one less christmas card you have to make this year! i think that if i want to be ready for next christmas, i should start now!
the tree looks gorgeous with all the snow on it.
l
x; January 19, 2009 at 12:37 PM