Tumblers Finish

 I owe all of you an apology right up front.  I have been so remiss in not getting another post up to let you see how this quilt turned out.  I debated long and hard with myself but finally decided to go to my annual quilting retreat with my buddies from all over the southeastern US and even a couple from Ohio.  We've done this for the past ten or eleven years and I haven't missed a one yet.  No hugs were shared (bummer), we practiced social distancing for the most part  but still had a good time.

Anyway, I worked diligently on this quilt while there and was able to get it stitched together.  When I finished the inner part with the tumblers I did something that was totally stupid and I knew better.  I half pressed it and then proceeded to attach borders.  Well, I found out as I was adding the last piece of the outer border that I had screwed up big time. 😬   I didn't say anything to my pals but figured I'd fix the mess when I got home. 

After looking at it a couple of days, I stopped the procrastination and took the borders off the quilt. I dug out the spray starch and ironed the heck out of the center portion.  It got squared up then as best I could.  I started re-attaching the borders, some of which I replaced to make it look better.  Anyway, here is the final result and I must admit that I'm pleased with the outcome.   I had a ton of tumblers left over, probably enough for two or more quilts, but I decided once was enough.  I gave the tumblers to Marj who was going to use them to make a quilt for her girly granddaughter.  Worked for me and assuaged my guilt by keeping those pieces out of my sight!

I'm thinking I may put a flannel backing on it to make it all snuggly.  For now, it has joined a friend hanging in the closet awaiting further action.

Y'all take care and stay safe.