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12 years ago

FL ST College Firefighter Grad...10/28/11

and a quilt from Aunt Gwen...

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msmeow
12 years ago
Very nice, Gwen! Congrats to your nephew on his graduation!

Donna
rosajoe_gw
12 years ago
Gwen I love it!!!!! The border makes the fabrics pop in the blocks!

Is that you with the handsome firefighter? you look alike!

What is the name of the pattern?
Rosa
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sunnycentralfl
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks!

I believe it is Woodland Clover from the More Nickel Quilts book....by Pat Speth...
I tried to make it masculine, but added a few fabrics to personalize it for his memories...some Gator blue, FL fish, Hawaiian fabric for his trip with his Grandpa there a few years ago, a piece of fabric of lighting...which will be a big part of his training for his career.

It took every bit of 4 weeks...which is quick for me...I didn't work on anything else in order to finish in time.

THX for listening and such sweet comments!
Gwen
K8Orlando
12 years ago
Gwen, it's wonderful! Very masculine and personal too. He looks so proud to be receiving this great gift from his aunt!

kate
nanajayne
12 years ago
Very nice!!Love scrappy and even better when it has memories attactched. You have a handsome and proud looking nephew. Congratualtions to both of you. TFS. Jayne
toolgranny
12 years ago
Wonderful quilt, Gwen. And such a good picture. I have a GD about the same age who is a firefighter. Is he single? LOL
day2day
12 years ago
Wonderful quilt.......gotta love those scrappies. Great job.
Congrats to the graduate.
TFS.

~Geraldine
magothyrivergirl
12 years ago
He looks so happy! Your quilt is very manly and a terrific gift. I agree the peiced border makes the blocks pop! Great quilt. Congrats to you nephew!
polardream
12 years ago
Nicely done! It is great when you get to see the smile on their face when they receive a special gift. Congrats to your nephew.
Sue
teresa_nc7
12 years ago
Love it, Gwen! Congratulations to your nephew!

Teresa
grammyp
12 years ago
Gwen, a beautiful quilt for a handsome nephew.

beverly
Kristene Smith
12 years ago
I really love your quilt and to think it only took you 4 weeks to complete! Wow! I'd be at it for 4 months!

What a fantastic graduation gift - something he will treasure for a long time

Kristene
Robbi D.
12 years ago
Love the quilt!! And congrats to the new firefighter.

Robbi
geezerfolks_SharonG_FL
12 years ago
Gwen, Nice job! I like how you made it manly but also included the personal touches for memories. No wonder we haven't seen you around, you've been holed up in your sewing room with the door locked! I still haven't gotten one of those Nickle books!

SharonG/FL
sunnycentralfl
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks to all of you! I'm going to forward this link to him.

Gwen
fran1523
12 years ago
Great quilt Gwen and kudos to your nephew.

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