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wonderful quilt. I also think SID is the way to go. You don't want to take away from all the lovely blocks. I love the backing too - what a find!

Beautiful, beautiful quilt, Sandi!!! I love the fabrics, so vibrant looking!!! I'm bookmarking this to refer back to for whenever I get around to doing one!!! :D :D

It's beautiful! I, too, love the backing fabric.

Your quilt is gorgeous. It is wonderful that both you and hubby created this fantastic treasure. You did a great job--and you even tackled the curves of the drunkard's path. Love hubby's fabric choices. Love the backing.

I don't know if I am more impressed with your quilt, or the fact that your hubby went fabric shopping with you and looked at fabric, and picked some out! :wink:

Beautiful quilt. I love your backing fabric. My DH would love that too. He is a huge history buff and the Civil War is one of his favorites!

Quiltncrazy,
I am a very blessed woman to have such a supportive hubby.
He knows the names of all the blocks in this quilt top. :D

There is a country route we like to travel that has a couple of barns with quilt blocks painted on them.
He spied them before I did and told me the names of the blocks, before I could tell him. :shock:
I smiled and he said, 'I pay attention when you show me something.' :lol:

He also picked out the binding fabric.
He has been such a positive driving force for me. :thumbup:

He has blessed me with three sewing machines this summer. :lol: :D
I have used one of them to do some of the piecing of this quilt top. :thumbup:
I will post pics sometime later of each one, a Singer Treadle, a Singer Featherweight and a Singer Handcrank. :lol:

Sandi

Beautifully done URR quilt!! You should be proud!! Ever read any URR quilt stories?...go online and research some of them...

:D :D :D Great job!

judee

SOOO BEAUTIFUL!! Love it!

Thank you betlinsmom.
We have read the info E. Burns has in her book.
Checking out URR quilt stories online sounds fascinating.

Deara

I love your quilt!! And where did you find that backing fabric?? :D

I have the underground railroad book too. I want to make one. The colors your husband chose are beautiful.

Thank you sewjoyce,

We found the backing fabric at Hancock Fabrics.

Sandi

Sandi---I know your husband is thrilled with his quilt. It is so awesome that you made this just for him.

I made a URR also and I gave it to my husband. He LOVES it!!! He is a Civil War buff too.

Hey Marcia,
Thank you for the compliment.
Does your husband collect Civil War artifacts?
My husband does and he loves to trade stuff.
Right now he has a Civil War Musket he wants to trade for a Civil War sword.

Sandi

Very nice quilt.I love the colors and all the different blocks.Good job :!:

How great to have such a theme oriented quilt. I think quilt in the ditch so as to allow as much of the block to be displayed as possible.

I am going to attempt to hand quilt this top.

My friend Florence who works at Hancock Fabrics picked out the needles (size 7 - quilting/betweens) I need to use. She also advised me on what basting spray to purchase. I used my 40% off notions coupon for it.

She also told me that the quilting technique I was describing to her was called 'Echo Quilting'. That is how I will quilt this URR.

Really looking forward to starting this next step.

Sandi

PS To all of you who have shared your advice.
THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH.
I really appreciate all your compliments and comments.

Which Book are you guys referring to? I love any thing to do with URR and quilts and dont want to miss one!! Thanks

I have made this quilt - gave to my daughter for Christmas last year. It was fun because every block was different. I like your colors.

Quilt In A Day
The book is by Eleanor Burns & Sue Bouchard.

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD SAMPLER

ISBN 1-89177613-4

I hope this is what info you needed.

Sandi

I got my book from Amazon.com - used books - it was just like new and price much reduced.

Love your hubby's choice of colors and you did a beautiful job on it. I haven't read all of the posts. Thanks for sharing this with us today. I bookmarked it and just may pester you when I begin mine the end of January 2011.
Hugs
Patty

Thank you for the compliment. The URR Quilt Top was a joint effort. Hubby does have a keen eye for color and an eagle eye for backing fabrics.
I would be honored to help in any way I can when you start yours. I know I had issues with the log cabin block. Mine was wobbily and lopsided. I made that block three times before I was happy with it. This quilt top was a real learning experience. I really like doing Sampler quilts.

Blessings,
Sandi

This is absolutely beautiful. It looks like you have been making quilts a long time! Really well done. :thumbup:

Thank you, I appreciate the compliment.

Blessings,
Sandi

Thank You Sandi!! I will check this out!!!

Did you buy all of the special quilt in a day rulers recommended in the book - specifically, did you need the one for the flying geese? Just wondering. That one and one other are the only ones I think I need to buy as I have others that should work. Thanks
Patty

Beautiful :thumbup:

Very nice work!

Hi Patty,
I did purchase all the rulers that the book suggested. This was my first attempt at following a pattern and I thought it was best being a newbie. I was pleased with the results and the detailed instructions the book has was easy to follow. Eleanor Burns is a great teacher. I like that she is a detail person.

Blessings to you,
Sandi

Beautiful Quilt!

Thank you.
I have noticed you like Phillips, Craig & Dean.
Their "Revelation Song" is still going strong here in our area.
Awesome worship song.

Blessings to you,
Sandi

wow, awesome, thanks for sharing!

fantastic :thumbup:

Your quilt is gorgeous. I love the Civil War fabrics & plan to make one in the near future

The blocks are gorgeous - love the colours. Maybe I'll buy EB's book on Amazon, tho I think it' the kind they have trouble mailing.

Thanks for the peek at your quilt!

Maurene

<<Hi Patty,
I did purchase all the rulers that the book suggested. This was my first attempt at following a pattern and I thought it was best being a newbie. I was pleased with the results and the detailed instructions the book has was easy to follow. Eleanor Burns is a great teacher. I like that she is a detail person.

Blessings to you,
Sandi>>

Thank you Sandi. Guess I have a couple more to go buy then. Her techniques are different from anything I've ever done before and I'm a bit concerned about tackling this but will do it and learn. Everyone says her books are so easy to do.
Patty