Sunday, March 20, 2011

The cat's out of the bag

Remember when I started on this back in January? Well it took me 40 days and 40 nights to completely hand quilt it all by myself.

I think it turned out beautifully. The squares were from a charm pack I won from Lori at Mountain woman at heart. I had to buy another charm pack and I purchased it at either Etsy or Ebay, I can't remember which one.


You see, it was a gift for the newlyweds. I couldn't tell you before now because they left on their honeymoon less than 12 hours after they were married. They returned from Hawaii yesterday and opened gifts last night.

I hope they have many warm nights under the quilt!

14 comments:

GardenOfDaisies said...

Oh my goodness! The quilt is beautiful! I don't know how to quilt by hand, so you have my complete admiration for completing a quilt at all, much less in 40 days! I know the recipients will LOVE it!

Barb said...

Just awesome!!

Unknown said...

Awesome quilt. How wonderful to have a hand quilted quilt.
Congratulations to the newly weds.

Annie Jones said...

It's beautiful!

Rural Rambler said...

Awww Patti it is beautiful and what a sweet cherished gift for your daughter and son-in-law! I have a scarf my Mom knitted years ago and it has "hand knitted by Mom" on it and I can't tell you how much that means to me. I can only imagine how much your daughter will cherish the quilt with your handsewn inscription.

StitchinByTheLake said...

Patti it's gorgeous but more than that it's a gift from your heart that they will treasure forever. I know your thoughts and prayers went into every stitch. blessings, marlene

Lori said...

I am so excited that I could be a small part in such a beautiful gift! I'm sure your beautiful quilt will be cherished for many years.

Deanna said...

Patti, that is drop dead gorgeous! What a treasure to be passed down through generations. You are a special lady.

Nancy said...

wow...I am so impressed...it is beautiful...and the quilting is wonderful.Love the borders...

Diana LaMarre said...

Patti,
The quilt and the hand quilting is beautiful! I am sure they will cherish it.

I can't believe you got it all done in just 40 days!

Marge said...

Oh my Patti! That quilt is so beautiful! And for you to have hand quilted it for the kids, is great. I think my hand quilting days are over......the old fingers are too stiff!

I have enjoyed all your recent festivities! What fun we've all had!

Janet said...

Beautiful quilt! I'm sure the newlyweds will cherish it forever. I love your label - something I often forget to do!

Flat Creek Farm said...

An absolutely beautiful quilt -- just priceless. Can't think of a better, more meaningful gift from Mom to Daughter on her wedding day!! Great pic of the Quilter & Blacksmith also ;) -Tammy

Laurie said...

Wonderful. That sounds like a very fast quilting. So glad you got a label on it.