Saturday, March 6, 2010

I Dood It! Taa Daa!!

OK, I am doing the happy dance...which may be why I took so many fuzzy pictures!  But my McKenna Ryan wallhanging "Thyme for Stu" is DONE!  It really didn't take as long as I thought it would - once I figured out how to quilt it and what thread to use.


As you can see, it's already hanging over my mantle in the family room.  Which meant that I had to take all my winter decor- snowfolk, snowflakes, polar bears, moose, etc, down and pack them away in the basement and get out all my spring stuff.  So, that's what I did... all day.  That and the usual weekend errands like grocery shopping.  Tomorrow is my DH's birthday and so he gets to choose the meal and so we are having veal parmesan.  He's Italian, so it would always involve pasta! And a Snickers Ice cream cake for dessert.  YUM!  :-)


 I think it looks mahhhhvelas there!!  I am pleased how well it turned out and I guess now I feel the eight gazillion little pieces were all worth it!  I'm sorry my photos are so poor.  I'll try to get some better photos tomorrow closer up...in good natural light!


15 comments:

  1. That is absolutely delightful! You have much to be proud of!!

    Thanks to your inspiration, I purchased a book on watercolor quilts. It has a basket of flowers similar to yours, although much simpler, and less detailed. It will be a good starter though. I really appreciate that you looked through all your books for me!

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  2. Looks beautiful. Isn't it so rewarding when you finish something that was a bit more challenging. It sure didn't take you long!! ♥

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  3. I love the quilt and I love your entire spring decor around your fireplace! SO sweet :)

    SheilaC

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  4. Darling!!! Love it; you did a great job! :)

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  5. Way to Go!!! And just in time for Spring too. It looks great!

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  6. I love it, I'm so happy for you that you finished and it wasn't as bad as anticipated.
    Springtime in your home looks lovely!--send a little north to PA, if you please, I'm ready.

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  7. So so awesome. It looks great over the fireplace.

    Vail

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  8. Wow Polly it is just gorgeous.You guys are very big into decorating for all occasions. Looks great.

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  9. Oh Polly, it's just darling! Aren't you glad you finished it? I think that's so cool how you decorate your home for the seasons. Mine pretty much stays the same all the time!

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  10. Polly it looks beautiful! Today it's away with snowmen, snowflakes and anything to do with winter. Bring on the bunnies!

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  11. You're right it does look marvelous! Great job!

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  12. Congratulations! Its very cute! Happy b-day to your DH. have a fun day!

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  13. One more down, and a beautiful job it is! Yes, it looks perfect hanging there, like it was made for that exact spot. Well done. ~karen

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  14. Wow, Polly, you got this baby done already? You put in some serious hours on it.

    Can I come for the ice cream cake? PLEASE!! It may not be chocolate but Snickers is good...LOL

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  15. it looks just beautiful over your fireplace....so springy and cheerful!

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Thank you sooooooo very much for taking the time to leave a comment! I am always happy to know that someone is reading my ramblings!! Polly :-)