It's a Finish!

My Double Irish Chain with Shamrocks is finally done. 

Complete with sleeve and label, and in plenty of time for St. Pattie's Day.

Here's a close up of the quilting.  I hope it shows up. 

Diagonals in the chain, stippling around the shamrocks to add emphasis.

I sometimes forget to label my quilts.  But not this time.  I experimented with a machine stitched label, but went back to using Word and my laser jet printer - with fabric pressed to an 8 1/2 x 11" piece of freezer paper.  Works every time!  :)

To see how, go to:  http://quilt-talk.blogspot.com/2010/07/label-making-tutorial.html

Picnic Quilt - Finish

It's a finish!  Here's a close up of the backing and binding.  

I was eager to see how a black binding would turned out.

Next Up: Learn how to thread my new-fangled sewing machine! :)