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Thursday 2 October 2014

Freehand NY Beauty

Still fidgeting with the New York beauty. I used a patterned print to bind it all the way round, which is new for me.  I did try a neutral binding but it looked peelly-wally.  I'm not too sure about this one either.  I thought it picked up the colours, but maybe red would be better.  Can I be bothered?  


I will try to take a better picture once I'm sure it's finished, one way or the other.  Of course this is what minis are for.


 He's also lying on a WIP, but he's 17, I don't mind.
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15 comments:

  1. Camilla2 October 2014 at 20:59

    Nice! Love the contrast with the low volume frame. I like the way the binding picks up the blues and other colours in the pointy bits (which I'm sure actually have a better name...) Otherwise the red might seem to be the main colour. But red would be lovely and bold and bright too.

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  2. Wonky Patchwork2 October 2014 at 22:45

    What is it with cats and sewing! And I think your binding looks great.

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  3. QuiltCandy2 October 2014 at 22:58

    Oh wow it looks lovely Katherine! And what a better use for it than a pillow for your dear cat. Bless him.

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  4. Radka2 October 2014 at 23:39

    I really like the background fabric you used for your blocks.
    xx

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  5. Kleep3 October 2014 at 05:21

    I think that the binding looks great!

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  6. Charlotte3 October 2014 at 07:16

    hahahahaha! Cats crack me up!

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  7. DeborahGun3 October 2014 at 07:23

    it is definitely finished, and looks fantastic. I love the binding fabric you chose - not too overwhelmingly bright, but adds just the right extra amount of colour :-)

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  8. mumasu3 October 2014 at 08:29

    I think that binding goes great with the low volume. Like you say, one gives a cat a break at 17!!! :)

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  9. Stitching Lady3 October 2014 at 10:20

    And I think your lovely cat goes well with the miniquilt -

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  10. Archie The Wonder Dog3 October 2014 at 18:13

    I think your cat is telling you that the binding is lovely as it is!

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  11. Maureen @ Josephina Ballerina4 October 2014 at 01:22

    Hi Catherine,
    Somehow I missed that you were working on a NY Beauty.
    I like the binding as is. So does your beautiful tuxedo kitty!
    :) m & jb

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  12. Fran4 October 2014 at 08:16

    Fabulous mini, what a great design!

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  13. Larisa6 October 2014 at 06:46

    Lovely mini, Catherine! I like the choice of binding, it makes the blues pop up and gives it a cool feel. Red would be nice too and would make it warmer. But I couldn't be bothered redoing it. The cat has a great excuse - his age. :-)

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  14. Stitching Lady15 October 2014 at 08:10

    I love this New York beauty with its vibrant colours and "he" knows well where to lie - where it is cosy. ...and the rim is very much ok, just right and fitting.

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  15. Anonymous20 October 2014 at 00:41

    I think the binding looks great. It was a good choice and highlights the bright wonky centre.

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