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08-10-2009, 07:09 PM

Jim's Gem

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I bought this kit in Seattle before getting on the ship for an Alaskan cruise. I think it is the first kit I ever bought. Any way I wanted something new to work on this weekend so pulled it out Friday afternoon and sewed it together Friday night and Saturday morning. I did not like a couple of the I spy fabrics, so I put in a couple that I had. Of course the kit did not have the same fabrics as the pattern. I also really dislike the fabric for the binding, it just does not feel right so I am going to use something from my stash
I'm thinking of giving this quilt to my Mother in Law. She treated all us "kids" to the cruise. That's her 3 children and spouses. We had a great time, saw lots of great sights.
It's her birthday September 8 but we will be getting together with her and the other siblings on the 19th of September (day before my b-day) I am going to try and have it fully completed by then
This is just a top, so far.

Another close up

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close up of Eagle fabric I added

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08-10-2009, 07:14 PM

Shemjo

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Very lovely quilt. I bet your MIL will LOVE the quilt! :lol:

08-10-2009, 07:16 PM

sharon b

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What a great sovenior (Spelling) I think your MIL would love it :lol: And she can wrap herself up in the warm memories of the trip :wink:
Sharon

08-10-2009, 07:20 PM

Iluv2quilt

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Wow! Nice gift for your MIL, what a nice thing for her to do for her kids, I'll bet you had a blast!

08-10-2009, 07:42 PM

BlueChicken

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Very very nice!

I have the same pattern, but without the fabrics. What you've done is awesome. :-)

08-10-2009, 07:46 PM

2wheelwoman

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Love the quilt. What a wonderful way to save the memories of the trip, and a thoughtful gesture to the woman who made it possible.

Hey, your birthday is very near mine. I'm on the 17th. I think I'm 'several' years older though. :lol:

08-10-2009, 08:40 PM

amma

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Awwww she is going to love having a quilt to remind her of your wonderful cruise together :D :D :D

08-10-2009, 08:48 PM

jbsstrawberry

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Ohhh it's just beautiful!!! I love all the animals and the colors are so vibrant. A true tribute to nature!! Kit or no...you did a wonderful job and your mom-in-law will love it!!