Thursday, April 03, 2025

A Finish and Friday Face Off

A few days ago, I finished my Stay at Home Round Robin quilt.  I got the binding all sewn onto the back by hand and gave it a wash.  I love the texture that washing a quilt gives it.  Here is the "portrait" (sorry, but it looks a bit washed out in the photo.)

And here is a close up of that lovely texture.
Don't you just want to touch it and curl up under it with a good book?
And here is the back showing the label
I love that binding with both the front and the back. 

Now for the Face of the week - I found an old photo of me. This was in my late teens, I think.

I was a skinny guy back in the day, but I wasn't bad looking. 

Happy Friday!
Linking to the Friday Face Off   

Until Next Time,  
Stay Creative 


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16 comments:

roentare said...

The fabric is gorgeous. You were a young lad!

Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...

Your Stay at Home Round Robin turned out nicely and your binding choice is great. I know how hard it is to get the correct color and contrast in photos.

My name is Erika. said...

I love the texture your quilt has with all the stitching. It's beautiful Tom. And you were quite a handsome young guy. Happy April, and have a super weekend.

Jeanna said...

I absoutely love the texture a quilt has after washing. A long-arm quilter told me once that she didn't like a washed quilt. My brain couldn't process that statement. She must not use hers.

Jennifer said...

You were skinny Lenny. That quilt is a true masterpiece.

DVArtist said...

Thanks for the email on FFO. Seriously I had no idea it was Friday. Too much on my plate these days. Anyway, I love the quilt but this photo of you is just too awesome. I'm wondering where you lived in your late teens. I love this photo of you. Thank you for sharing with FFO and have a great weekend.

Iris Flavia said...

Cute pic of you!!! And great quilting, of course. Think you would "cry" seeing my grey weight blanket...

Tom said...

...it was great back in the day to have hair!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

What a lovely quilt and such an amazing quilted texture! Great photo of you too.

Christine said...

Beautiful quilt and nice older photo.

Elaine/Muddling Through said...

Gene, I LOVE that quilt. And you are right - fresh out of the dryer after its first wash is the best texture ever! Great job!

Carola Bartz said...

The texture of the quilt is fantastic! But so much work - admirable. I love that photo of your younger self.

Vicki W said...

The quilt turned out great! I love the soft crinkle. It's going to be a nice snuggle quilt.

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

I love the cowboy hat in the photo.

Barwitzki said...

Oh yes, dear Gene, you really did look very good, but you know, today you look happy. You've done everything right in life!
I'm so happy to be stopping by again, because your quilts are a dream. Beautifully creative work with a lot of very good craftsmanship. And that's a craft that takes practice. I'm now on my third quilt, which I am "newbie," but I'm having great fun with it. Everything has its time, everything takes its course.
Thank you so much... snuggle up in your beautiful new piece.
P.S. I also do the binding by hand, it has to be done! Isn't it? Good craftsmanship requires the art.
Best wishes to you.
Thanks Viola

Linda said...

What a beautiful SAHRR, it belongs in a gallery! The laundered quilting texture is exactly what I like in a quilt.
Love the photo of your young, confident self. I've been reading your comments for a long time on Jeana's blog, so I thought I'd check you out. Got lost in your travelogue about Merida, so fun to read.