Underground Railroad Quilt Top
09-15-2009, 07:31 AM
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I am making this for my husband. :D
He loves all things pertaining to the Civil War.
I have been inspired by all of you who have done the URR Quilt. :lol:
This quilt top has been a learning experience for me. :roll:
I have only sewn a friendship star and a nine-patch block previous to this undertaking.
I have had many days when I ripped out more than I sewed. :oops:
I have learned so much in the process. :)
Hubby helped me choose the fabrics and the backing for this quilt. :D
He has a good eye for color. I love his choices. :lol:
I do not know how I will quilt it. :roll:
Hubby suggested quilt in the ditch.
I want this quilt to hold up to everyday use.
Please give me your suggestions and comments.
Thank you all,
Sandi
He loves all things pertaining to the Civil War.
I have been inspired by all of you who have done the URR Quilt. :lol:
This quilt top has been a learning experience for me. :roll:
I have only sewn a friendship star and a nine-patch block previous to this undertaking.
I have had many days when I ripped out more than I sewed. :oops:
I have learned so much in the process. :)
Hubby helped me choose the fabrics and the backing for this quilt. :D
He has a good eye for color. I love his choices. :lol:
I do not know how I will quilt it. :roll:
Hubby suggested quilt in the ditch.
I want this quilt to hold up to everyday use.
Please give me your suggestions and comments.
Thank you all,
Sandi
09-15-2009, 07:46 AM
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Your underground rail road is really, really nice. I am sure you are proud of your results. That was a ton of work to make this quilt for him. I enjoy learning new blocks. Did you?
It is a very nice quilt for hubby. He must be thrilled!!!
It is a very nice quilt for hubby. He must be thrilled!!!
09-15-2009, 07:55 AM
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Thank you Joan.
I appreciate the encouragement.
Hubby spied the backing at Hancocks when I was looking at the flannel.
He called me over and said what do you think about this for the back.
I just smiled and said that's it.
Sandi
I appreciate the encouragement.
Hubby spied the backing at Hancocks when I was looking at the flannel.
He called me over and said what do you think about this for the back.
I just smiled and said that's it.
Sandi
Originally Posted by Joan
Your blocks are wonderful! You certainly got a lot of practice making different kind of blocks.l
The backing fabric is really special, too!
Lucky husband!
The backing fabric is really special, too!
Lucky husband!
09-15-2009, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by RedGarnet222
Your underground rail road is really, really nice. I am sure you are proud of your results. That was a ton of work to make this quilt for him. I enjoy learning new blocks. Did you?
It is a very nice quilt for hubby. He must be thrilled!!!
It is a very nice quilt for hubby. He must be thrilled!!!
Thanks Red.
I am very happy with the results.
I so enjoy sewing and making things for others.
I was very excited when the blocks turned out sorta looking like the ones in the pics. Some were smaller and some were larger, but I enjoyed making them all.
Hubby is very happy. His smile was all I needed to see when I showed him the finished top.
Sandi
09-15-2009, 08:06 AM
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That's beautiful, and I love how your dh helped pick the fabrics!! That's such a special treasure for both of you.
For quilting, I don't know. What was the common quilting method of the day in the late 1800s? Surely someone here knows.
For quilting, I don't know. What was the common quilting method of the day in the late 1800s? Surely someone here knows.
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