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!
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14 comments:

  1. GardenOfDaisiesMarch 20, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    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!

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  2. BarbMarch 21, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Just awesome!!

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  3. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 6:48 AM

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

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  4. Annie JonesMarch 21, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    It's beautiful!

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  5. Rural RamblerMarch 21, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    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.

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  6. StitchinByTheLakeMarch 21, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    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

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  7. LoriMarch 21, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    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.

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  8. DeannaMarch 21, 2011 at 9:39 AM

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

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  9. NancyMarch 21, 2011 at 4:53 PM

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

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  10. Diana LaMarreMarch 21, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    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!

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  11. MargeMarch 21, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    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!

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  12. JanetMarch 22, 2011 at 7:21 AM

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

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  13. Flat Creek FarmMarch 25, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    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

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  14. LaurieMarch 30, 2011 at 12:18 PM

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

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