Sunday, August 30, 2026

Triple Treat Is A Finish!--post 5

A great way to end the month is with a FINISH! I began this project July 2022. It was the leader/ender project that Bonnie Hunter shared that year. As I pieced blocks for my projects, I would stitch leader/ender Triple Treat blocks along the way. Four years later, I finished the project.  The Gresham Senior Center quilt group longarmed the quilt using Bamboo Swirls as the pattern.

Bamboo swirl quilting pattern
I wanted a pantograph pattern that had a curve and would provide texture.  I like the texture that Bamboo Swirls provides to the quilt. 

View of the quilting on the pieced back
Last Sunday, I made a label and sewed the binding to the quilt. 
Sewing the binding
The hand stitching that remained was to stitch the corners closed on the binding, to sew two edges of the label to the quilt back and to sew the sleeve. The label came from the free table. The open lines are where I will write the recipient's name. I took handwork on Monday to an in person sew day with my "Sew Happy" group and FINISHED!

Label
I sure like the pieced back and I LOVE how so many scraps of all sorts became best buddies in this project. Who knew so many friends could and would be made!

Pieced back
The finished size of the quilt is 60 x 72 inches. I have a recipient in mind; but, the gifting will have to wait until much later in the year. I used 10.75 yards of fabric. I had a net loss of 6 yards of fabric this month from my stash. For the year, I have a net loss of 75.50 yards. 

Finished front
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14 comments:

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

Oh look at that! Triple Treat is gorgeous, Terry! I love all the scrappy color, and how the chain pulls it all together. Congratulations on your finish!

Chantal said...

Bravo on finishing this wonderful quilt. I should make a couple like this as I have way more coloured fabric than neutral. Love the quilting too. ;^)

Julierose said...

Just a gorgeous finish Terry--I love this one;))) hugs, Julierose

Nancy said...

It turned out wonderful! Congratulations on a finish!!

Astrid said...

Congratulations on the finish! Absolutely gorgeous, Terry! I love it! Love the scrappy look as well as the quilting. Now I'm tempted, but.... UFOs first!

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

Oh wow! Triple Treat is terrific, Terry! I agree with Diann- I love your scrappy colors. I do need to get back to mine. I was piecing it in patriotic colors. Congrats on finishing this beauty. Hugs.

Jeanna said...

Triple Treat is a beautiful finish. I'm sure the recipient will love it. Congratulations on the finish.

Vicki in MN said...

Awesome that it is finished. I love how the white chain stands out.

Melva said...

I love it! BH has a great mind for creating scrappy patterns. I am sure the recipient will love it. Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.

Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting said...

Beautiful finish, Terry!!! Great use of all those scraps. It will be a wonderful gift quilt!

Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl said...

What a gorgeous finish! I love it when quilts are meant for someone, and I'm sure they will treasure it. Thanks so much for linking up with Favorite Quilt Finish.

Kathy S. said...

I did not particpate in that leader/ender challenge, although this quilt is on my bucket list. Thank you for finishing yours a beautiful inspiration. Great pick for the quilting!

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

I really like this one. I like all the Variety in it - I especially like how you used the blocks on the back too!! Great quilt

FlourishingPalms said...

Yay you! Gosh, a long-term project finish, yardage used, and your total thus far this year... they're fantastic! You're on a roll, and will surely finish 2026 on a high. You're putting me to shame, but I'm happy for you. Great work!