GREAT-GRANDMA HEIRLOOM QUILT

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07-20-2010, 05:06 AM

JMZquilts

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For my aunt's 85th birthday, I made her an "The Apples of Her Eyes" quilt (embroidered this at the top). It was an apple tree with the 17 photos (printed on computer photo paper/cloth) of each of her great grandchildren sewn in an apple on the tree. I sewed in rick-rack "Great Grandma...her name..." at the bottom. I am now in the process of adding the name, age, and birth date of each child on the quilt below their pictures. I hope that it will become a family heirloom in her family. The pattern was a modification of an "Art to Heart" pattern by Nancy Halvorsen called "In a Pear Tree Quilt" which is a 12 Days of Christmas Panel Quilt. Obviously, I changed the pears to apples and the pictures in place of the panels. One apple is blank, waiting for a newborn.

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07-20-2010, 05:08 AM

MamaBear61

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That is a very cute idea and a wonderful gift. Your aunt will be so please, I am sure.

07-20-2010, 05:08 AM

CarrieAnne

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Aw, AWESOME QUILT! Such a great gift!

07-20-2010, 05:10 AM

sewgull

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Great idea. Love the quilt.

07-20-2010, 05:12 AM

maryb119

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Great quilt!!

07-20-2010, 05:14 AM

dkabasketlady

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What a fantastic idea!!! Your quilt will definitely be an heirloom quilt!!!

07-20-2010, 05:22 AM

mrsdralshhadeh

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beautiful work!!! Im sure she will adore it!!!

07-20-2010, 05:35 AM

cherylynne

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She'll really appreciate this quilt. Very creative idea.

07-20-2010, 06:24 AM

littlehud

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What a great idea. I love the way you changed the pattern for your need. It was perfect. I'm sure she is going to love it. Great job and thanks for sharing.