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Sunday, August 24, 2014

Boys Story .....

 Hubz has been out of town for a few days and so I have taken advantage of the empty house, the wet weather and the fact that I can easily live on a pot of chicken soup and plenty of tea - and the occasional piece of french toast with lashings of maple syrup

It has taken me a while to finally get this very cute quilt quilted and bound..... 


I found it hard to think of how I wanted to quilt it..... finally I decided on quite big swirls in the main piecing, in the ditch and just around the edge of the pictures in the applique blocks, and just around the squares in the little cartoon stitcheries....






Soooooo much fun doing the different blocks .... I just loved every part of this quilt, the pictures are funny and the detail is amazing ....



Should you wish to look at more detail of this quilt just follow THIS LINK.... I know you will be surprised but I did blog lots about it as I went along.... and the link should pick up all the relevant posts...

Boys Story is designed by Anni Downs - as always her book has a number of delightful projects .... I know I will be using it again

Righto, Gotto Go..... a cuppa to celebrate methinks.... (and later maybe a beer to celebrate) ...  
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31 comments:

  1. barb's creationsAugust 24, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    Just brilliant Fiona!! beautifully finished off :) Barb.

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  2. Michelle RidgwayAugust 24, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    Boy story is wonderful. You must be so pleased. Love your photos!

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  3. WoolenSailsAugust 24, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    That is a fun quilt and fun designs, the quilting makes it even more fun.

    Debbie

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  4. JanAugust 24, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    What a fun quilt, Fiona. Terrific quilting too. You really are the bee's knees!

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  5. retdairyqueenAugust 24, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    It's a real beauty

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  6. Peg - Happy In QuiltingAugust 24, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    Gorgeous......great job...

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  7. ChantalAugust 24, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    It is such a cool quilt. Every time I see that quilt I have to smile. How my boys would have loved such a quilt. Fantastic work. I think you deserve chocolate for the great work. Congrats on a FAAABulous finish.

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  8. SusanAugust 24, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    It's a great bright quilt for a boy, you've done really well on it.

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  9. debbieAugust 24, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    The quilt came out so nice. It's been fun watching your progress along the way too. xx debbie

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  10. AnonymousAugust 24, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    Hi Fiona what a wonderfully awesome quilt,this is one of my favourites and you have done such a beautiful job of yours,well done my friend,skip your cuppa and go straight to the beer,lol.xx

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  11. LarissaAugust 24, 2014 at 6:13 PM

    Looks fabulous Fiona!!! Well done on another gorgeous finish!!! ... Enjoy the rest of your weekend :) xx

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  12. marinaAugust 24, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    Great Job Fiona,
    so great to see your beautiful quilt finished. You know it's one I love.
    definitely worth celebrating!

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  13. Chookyblue......August 24, 2014 at 9:03 PM

    it looks great....Anni designs great quilts.......

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  14. KarenAugust 24, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    This has turned into a wonderful quilt. Great finish!
    I have enjoyed following each block as it has grown.

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  15. CherylAugust 24, 2014 at 10:07 PM

    You've done such a gorgeous job on this quilt Fiona

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  16. JenniferAugust 24, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    Fiona, that is such a fun finish! Chocolate is good for celebrating too, you know.

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  17. DawnAugust 24, 2014 at 10:24 PM

    What a lovely boys quilt, you've done a terrific job, it's a good feeling when you finally finish a long project, well done

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  18. CheryllAugust 24, 2014 at 11:23 PM

    I bet you are feeling quite chuffed with this finish! And so you should...it's amazing!

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  19. Christine MAugust 25, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    Your quilt looks wonderful, Fiona.

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  20. TerryAugust 25, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    What a great quilt! I love the stitcheries on this one! :0)

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  21. WendyAugust 25, 2014 at 5:14 PM

    Your finished boys story is gorgeous Fiona, I love your swirly quilting in the different blocks, hugs Wendy

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  22. SusanAugust 25, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    a fab quilt - hope you enjoyed the beer!

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  23. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra StitcheriesAugust 26, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    Fantastic Fiona...I love working with Anni's designs!

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  24. JaneAugust 26, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    So lovely to see it finished, loved watching this one come together

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  25. KERYN BAugust 26, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    Beautiful quilting as always Fiona - you are very clever.

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  26. AntheaAugust 26, 2014 at 11:30 PM

    congrats Fiona, it's a gorgeous quilt, it's been such fun to see it progress as you've worked on it... so happy for you! And of course the quilting is just perfect... x

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  27. MariaAugust 27, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    I loved watching this quilt grow.. Looks AMAZING finished....

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  28. MelodyAugust 27, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    You have done a brilliant job, it looks fabulous

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  29. KaHollyAugust 27, 2014 at 10:17 PM

    It's a stellar finish!! Good for you.

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  30. SisbabestitchesAugust 28, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    I've loved following along with your progress :) The full quilt is just gorgeous! I love the quilting you chose to do. The robot flannelette is just perfect!

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  31. TarnyiaSeptember 2, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    Love this quilt... It could be the grandies next quilt for when he moves out of the cot... love your colours xxx

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