Hoorah!

All finished and nearly ready to go to ???? Just waiting for it to dry - I had to wash it because I pricked my finger really badly and bled all over it! So, partner, blood, sweat and tears ... but now big smiles.

Hand quilted with Anchor Pearl 8.

Back of Quilt: Kona Coal - I used the backing to bind the front because I wanted the grey side to look more like a whole cloth quilt.

It's really difficult to get a camera to see this quilt the way it is in real life ... the back is vibrant but still calm.

I'll be sad to see it go - it represents so many firsts for me, it's one of the things I love about Swaps!

- first time I've machine quilted anything bigger than a mugrug

- first time I've used perle cottons instead of 6 strand embroidery thread - so so wonderful. I don't believe how much nicer it is to sew with!

- first time I've really ended up with exactly what I first pictured when I sketched it!

I had such a blast making it, and I learned so much! I do hope you like it, lovely partner! :)