Americana quilt (pic)

16 years ago

Here's a picture of my latest finish. It is king-sized...110 X 110. The top was made by a friend of mine in FL and then I hand quilted it. I've been working on it since January.

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Comments (30)

scraphappy
16 years ago
That is just beautiful - your hand quilting is so nicely done, and together with the piecing done by your friend, makes a very gorgeous quilt! What a labor of love for a friend.
grammyp
16 years ago
(sitting in stunned silence). I don't know which I like best, the front or the back. That is one fantastic quilt. Congratulations to both of you.

beverly
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biwako_of_abi
16 years ago
It's a beauty! I'm the same as Beverly: The quilting is so lovely that they could use either side of the quilt. Did you have a large frame to do it in, or what?
mary_c_gw
16 years ago
Beautiful hand-quilting!! Absolutely beautiful!

Mary
gerizone5
16 years ago
I'm with grammyp (sitting in stunned silence). That is one gorgeous quilt and a fantastic hand quilting job.
rosajoe_gw
16 years ago
I agree with everyone Loretta, I love the back just as much as the front!!!!
Beautiful work on the piecing and the quilting. And just since January, do you quilt in your sleep????LOL
Rosa
LorettaF
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks everyone, for the kind comments! I kept a record of the hours I worked on it, but haven't added it all up, yet.

Biwaki...I have a PVC floor frame. One day when I "grow up", I'd love to have a large Grace floor frame with the 4 poles so I don't have to keep the shifting the quilt in the frame.
wanda_va
16 years ago
I agree that the back is exquisite! Your quilting leaves me speechless. What a treasure!! Thanks for sharing.
easystitches
16 years ago
Congrats!
Boy, it's just beautiful! Jill
toolgranny
16 years ago
What a treasure for years to come. Thanks for showing it to us.
Linda
Vanislegirl88
16 years ago
Wow, that's really gorgeous. Wish I had the patience (not to mention the time) to attempt something like this.
love2sew
16 years ago
I am with the others, your quilt is just beautiful. Your hand quilting is outstanding,,,and the quilts tells us why we like to handquilt. Congratulations on a beautiful project.
Jean
nanajayne
16 years ago
Absolutely beautiful!! Both of you most be very proud. Having hand quilted a kingsized quilt I appreciate the time and effort that went into it. I know that I will not do that again. I could only wish that I could do such lovily work. Your friends must be very special.
Jayne
teresa_nc7
16 years ago
That is one stunning quilt! I am so impressed with your hand quilting. You and your friend should be very pleased with your efforts!
Teresa
sunnycentralfl
16 years ago
A work of art!...just beautiful!

Gwen
fran1523
16 years ago
What a treasure. Your quilting is exquisite and that quilt could truly be used on either side. Congratulations on your beautiful work.
maryliz
16 years ago
Wow, what a big quilt! Your months of devotion have turned out beautifully. I am about to begin hand quilting my first large piece -- 80" square -- after completing many smaller pieces.
beebonnet
16 years ago
Loretta---Your quilting is truly amazing. It looks so perfect. That quilt is a treasure, for sure.
And, Mary Liz--Good luck with your large quilting project. I wish I had the patience and know how to hand quilt like you two.
Beebonnet
caroline1947
16 years ago
Wow !!! Very nice!!
Nancy Morris
16 years ago
Wow. Just beautiful!
nanciii
16 years ago
AWESOME...What an heirloom it will be. Absolutely beautiful.

Nanci
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meskauskas
16 years ago
Just beautiful! I'm in awe of your hand quilting.
Clara
kathryni
16 years ago
What an absolutely beautiful quilt! Your hand-quilting is just gorgeous.
Kay
melissa968
16 years ago
WOW!! Very impressive! Absolutely gorgeous quilt. Your hand quilting is exquisite! What an artist you are.

Melissa
bettyatp
16 years ago
Love it!!!!
Great job!!!
janice__indiana5
16 years ago
That is just beautiful! I like the back as well as I do the front!

Janice
laurainsdca
16 years ago
Wow. What a stunning quilt. I love the colors and pattern and your quilting is EXQUISITE! What a great job you did. I am mighty impressed. GORGEOUS!!!!
crafteedee
16 years ago
Just beautiful. You did all that hand quilting since January? Wow...
User
16 years ago
I am in awe of the time and talent invested in your quilt. Both sides are equally beautiful. Great job.

Dianne
caroline1947
16 years ago
Can you tell us where you got the pattern? How do you think this would look in a scrappy version???