It is awhile since I have posted,or replied to any comments so please forgive me. This is the reason why-
I have shown a few of the blocks for this quilt in previous posts. When I said I would make it, and take it back to NZ with me last week, I forgot just how much work this quilt took and so I was really over committed in my time frame. I worked on it every moment I could and I wouldn't like to think how many hours it took to do but it was worth it and I really loved how it turned out(almost wanted to keep it). I even stayed away from the golf course for a month as that would've taken away too many quilting hours. The border and the applique blocks are all stippled after outline quilting the applique shapes.This photo is not really the best but this is it laid on the floor ready for pinning. I haven't got a photo of it finished as I left it with my sister to finish sewing the binding down-she is the recipients grandmother so didn't mind doing the last bit for me.
But this shows just how worth it it was -
Brooklyn loved her quilt.
I have just been back to NZ for a flying visit to celebrate mothers 80th birthday so th quilt was given then.
And before you all ask -No I didn't make my mother a quilt. She has one I made her on her bed and also a lap quilt I made some time ago. My sister and I bought her a sewing machine as hers had stopped working and she loves sewing- she is not a quilter but has sewn for as long as I can remember. We had a great family reunion and everyone had a great time-have now come back to recover.
So now I think it may be time to look through the unfinished projects and finish some of them before I tackle the next big project.
Marls what a beautiful quilt. I know how much work you put into it as I made one in blues out of the same pattern 6yrs ago.It was definately worth the work as Brooklyn looks like she really loved it. So did my grand daughter love hers..
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful quilt! What more can I say.......,but so glad it was appreciated.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pink quilt for a very happy Brooklyn. Happy birthday to your mom too :) Hugs Jx
ReplyDeleteMarls this is an awesome quilt, so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a wonderful accomplishment :)
Gorgeous quilt and applique work! I love the pinks your used..so feminine and romantic!
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Hi Marls, what a beautiful quilt, the applique is just superb! I am sure that Brooklyn will treasure it for many many years, which part of NZ did you come to?
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Marls...having made one like it, I know how much work it was...but look at the little ones face, and that hug, Brooklyn will love and cherish it forever!
ReplyDeleteWow. That is certainly a lot of work, but worth it. It is beautiful and obviously appreciated.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt- glad your Mum had a great birthday!
ReplyDeleteMarls, the quilt you made for Brooklyn is beautiful!!! I love the picture of her with the quilt. You can tell she will really treasure it. What a great family reunion. Glad you had safe travels.
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is amazing. It must have taken you so long to make it?
ReplyDeleteOMG Marls... the quilt is absolutely gorgeous. I just love the photo of Brooklyn and the quilt... it makes it all worth while to have it so loved. Glad you had a wonderful trip home!
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