Another Row, Atlanta Beach Path Quilt

I said yesterday that there were three more rows of hexagons left to quilt; but today when I rolled the quilt forward, I saw that there are now three more rows to quilt, and since the first border showed up, there's no more guesswork as to how many rows are left.  I'm also beginning to be hopeful that there will be enough of both layers of batting.  Also included are shots of today's views from my windows.  There was a rope cloud above the eastern horizon for just a little while, early this evening.

Quilting Atlantic Beach Path

Today's quilting on the Atlantic Beach Path quilt -- and now there are only three more rows of hexagons plus the final borders. (The bonus shot is the east view out one of my studio windows about an hour before sunset.)

Quilting More Printed Hexagons

Many of the hexagons being quilted lately are more busily printed, and thus the quilting doesn't show up as well.  I counteract this by using the print itself for my quilting template.

Four more rows of hexies, plus the borders, to go!

Swarovski Crystals and Square Glass Beads

My little hexagon-shaped Swarovski crystals came today! They're sooo pretty. I only bought 40; they're a bit pricey. But I might need more. When I take the quilt off the frame, I'll lay them on the hexagons on which I intend to sew them, and see if I should order a few more sets (they come in sets of 8). You really can't imagine how lovely these crystals are, from looking at this picture. I have tried other cuts of glass, but I've never found anything that can hold a candle to Swarovski crystal. I plan to sew them in a trumpet-shaped curve at the top right above the panel. The square glass beads will go on the wider flange, which I will ruche just a bit. Small pearls will go on the pleated border.