Another UFO bit the Dust

Two years plus and it is finally done. I have to wash it, but want to get it right out of the washer when it is done so will do it in the morning. I am so glad this one is done.

More thread than what I kept track of was used. It took forever to stitch all the 2 1/2 in squares and then quilt it too. I will take pictures after I get it washed and dried and it is on the bed. I have called this one the Ugly Quilt. I used scraps that were of fabrics I wouldn't normally use. I then paired with the dirty tan fabric and added the rust fabric and we have the "Ugly Quilt."

My husband made a statement last year he would never see it done. He would be dead before it was on his bed. That almost happened and I am ashamed I hadn't gotten it done before this, but it is done now and will be on the bed tomorrow. The other thing I need to finish is his flannel shirt I made three years ago and it is all done but the buttonholes. I hate making buttonholes. So maybe tomorrow I will do that and surprise him with it. It is a weight he could be wearing this Spring and be comfortable in. Will wonders never end. Chris

Finished and on the Bed

Here is the Quilt all finished. I am very happy this one is done. My Granddaughter said when you are gone Grandma can I have it. I stood there and just looked at her. She is 11 years old. My son says everything I leave he is taking to the landfill. Boy am I leaving a lot for him to get rid of. This is a special quilt to me because my Grandmother hand stitched the blocks over 50 years ago. I put it on the antique hospital bed we refinished this Spring. Chris