Thursday, February 24, 2011

GeTTing CLoSe to anoTHer FiNiSh

I had such a great time in my cubbyhole.... hubby was off playing golf and the housework was done. I have owned a pattern of a stained glass window (for Xmas) for a  l o n g  time. I finally decided to work on it in 2010 but when I opened the pattern there weren't any instructions... but I thought I could manage it, so off I went and traced the design and cut out the pieces of fabric. Then I got distracted with other projects (how unusual...lol )  and it was put away in a box.
Then I signed up to Myra's PhD challenge and entered it on my LiSt. I have been putting it off...kept thinking... I'm not sure...can I do it ? do I want to do it?
ThAnKfuLLy... I did tackle it and it went together like a dream. Makes me wonder why it took me so long!
Anyway, I still have to sandwich it and add the leading... but I'm really HaPPy I took the time to work on it.I'll be able to cross it off My PhD LiSt soon but in the meantime this is how I went about it.

Previously all cut out.
Overlaid the traced design.
Ironed on the pieces.

Added the "glass" border.

Completed top.
   

13 comments:

CathyC said...

looks lovely - you make it all look look so easy ;-)

Vroomans' Quilts said...

How cute - funny how we 'hedge' projects and then thump our heads after it is done. Very nice.

Maria said...

well done cheryll.

Lynda said...

I love finishes! This one is really cute.

Jody Herbert said...

Looks great! Good on you - it feels great to finish something that's been put away for a while - well done.

Unknown said...

This is gorgeous Cheryll, ready for Christmas in July lol.

Caren Kristine said...

Looks great, can't wait to see it finished.

young by design said...

How pretty! I love the holly leaves. Great job!

Anonymous said...

sorry Cheryll my post was supposed to read ,what a great job you did and how clever are you,very!!!
cheers shez
ps i am loving your season swap, i think these swaps are addictive,lol

Sheila said...

It is lovely Cheryll , it will be nice to have this ready well before the season arrives , great job!!

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

Very pretty! I love the fabrics you selected!

pajudie said...

Very pretty, Cheryll!! You did a great job -
Judie

Valspierssews said...

It is really pretty. Can't wait to see it with the leading.