My own quilt - first one for myself

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03-06-2011, 07:55 PM

#31

ergranny46

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That is so beautiful, and it has soooo much work in it you must be very proud of it. I would be.

I do machine embroidery also. But I haven't had the nerve to do a quilt yet. But I did buy a pattern from Cactus Shak Embroiidery called "Vintage Western" by Betty White that is embroidered on your block then you slide your batting and backing under your embroidery and it does echo quilting around the embroidery. It's a quilt as you go. you might want to check them out.

03-06-2011, 08:00 PM

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Renee110

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Very nice!!!

03-06-2011, 08:33 PM

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Jim's Gem

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Beautiful quilt!!!

03-07-2011, 03:44 AM

#34

justlooking

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Beautiful job! Alot of stitches.

03-07-2011, 04:54 AM

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K.P.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by aliceg

I have just finished a Fisherman Fred and Sunbonnet Sue quilt with 72 blocks - each one different. Most squares have more than 30,000 stitches - therefore it is $30.00 per square. It took me three months of embroidery and I'm sure my great granddaughters will enjoy it also.

I have enough squares left to make a runner for my dresser. Not selling this one.

Is there anyone else that makes this type of quilt - I would like to hear what designs you use.

Not machine embordiery, but I did make a king-size 'Windblown' Sunbonnet Sue using hand applique' & hand embrodiery...took me quite a while as well. I show it here folded in 4ths and laying on a queen-size bed in the pics below. Probably won't make another one...

Closeup of a block

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Folded in quarters laying on queen size bed

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03-07-2011, 04:59 AM

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janiesews

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Love it!

03-07-2011, 05:00 AM

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sewsandy

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I love it. Where did you get the designs?

03-07-2011, 05:02 AM

#38

Yooper32

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I can't even imagine what all that thread cost. I doubt that you could get back the supply cost plus the labor cost. I can see why you are keeping it for yourself. It's a beaut.

03-07-2011, 05:03 AM

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Sallyflymi

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great job. I am glad we are making things for us as well as for others. So times we just focus on others and forget about us.. We like quilts too.

03-07-2011, 05:09 AM

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4girlsmimi

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Don't do much machine embroidery, but love Sunbonnet Sue. Your quilt is beautiful and something to be very proud of. You did a super job! Thanks for sharing.