Sissy's Birthday

Yes, I did get the quilt top that I made for my sister quilted and bound in time for her birthday, yesterday. Since I wasn't going to get it to her until today I sent her proof pictures that it was actually finished. It only took me about 2 years since she asked for it and I gathered all of the fabric strips from a friend, to make it.

  We have very little in common. The day we went to pick out the backing I found great multi colored polka dots and she found this. She picked the very calm backing.

I did a lot of straight line quilting and was very pleased with the outcome.  

Since she knew about the quilt I had to do something as a surprise.  She said she wanted to get a new, white bedspread and she plans on using this quilt at the foot of the bed to give the room a shot of color.

I decided that some throw pillows (16 inch) would be perfect.

I had left over black and white strips from the top and several of the PoP's of color still hanging around. They worked up perfectly. I dropped all of the above off at her house this morning.  I know she was thrilled with the quilt and i think she was just as thrilled with the pillows. Happy Birthday Baby Sister!

Last but not least,

To All of my American visitors have a safe and happy 4th.