What is more satisfying than finishing a quilt?

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09-18-2012, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jojosnana

There aren't too many things better than creating things you love for those you love. Thanks for sharing old yeller with us.

Carol, you are so right. Nothing in life is more satisfying than the creative process. I can't wait to share the next one, and the next,...

09-18-2012, 12:07 PM

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nice and cheery

Thanks Diane. :-)

09-18-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Floralfab

Old yeller in beautiful. So is your hand quilting!!

Thanks Florafab. I want to experiment with FMQ, but my heart will always be in hand-quilting. There is no better therapy in the world.

09-18-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jingle

Beautiful quilt, congrats on getting it done. I finish one and start another. While I am sewing the binding to the back by hand I start planning the next one. About all I do in my spare time and some of my home chore time too. I think I am may have a problem. I am working on my 108th quilt now. 82nd since I started machine quilting 10 years ago. Plus 16 comforters and 10 biscuit quilts.

Thanks Phyllis. Wow, 108, that is impressive. So you have felt this kind of satisfaction often. You must be addicted. :-) That is so cool. I'm in awe.

What is a biscuit quilt?

09-18-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jillnjo

She is a beauty!! Love everything about her!!

I thank you jillnjo; she thanks you. BTW, I love that Iris under your name. It is really strikingly lovely. I've never seen one like it.

09-18-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lori S

Love the name you picked for your quilt! Looks hand quilted!!! Lovely.

Thanks Lori. I had a different name in mind, but this one just seemed to fit. It is hand-quilted. I love machine quilting but as long as my hands still work, hand-quilting is it for me. I just love hand-quilting, on my lap, in a hoop, on the couch, while watching TV. It is akin to peace on earth.

09-18-2012, 12:18 PM

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I like the variety of fabrics in your yellow quilt. I'm collecting yellow fabrics to make one of my own-pattern
still in thought stage.

09-18-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by quiltlady

Great work and finish thanks for sharing- love how the washing of it made it looked cuddly and loved.

Hey quiltlady--thanks for the kind words. You're right though--there really is something about that first washing. It was scary though. I bought the polka dot fabric from Walmart and it was obviously not as nice as some of the other fabric. (I couldn't resist it though.) I feared the dots would fade or the colors run. I was very lucky. I used a color-catcher, and it came out clean.

09-18-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Twisted Quilter

Too cute, but I was expecting a quilt with a dog fabric.

LOL! That would be interesting, given that I'm definitely a cat person. hehe! For the record, I've had dogs all my life too.

09-18-2012, 12:27 PM

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I like the variety of fabrics in your yellow quilt. I'm collecting yellow fabrics to make one of my own-pattern
still in thought stage.

Thanks--I found that it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. They are out there though, so just be patient. Now that I'm finished, I'm sure I will find lots more yellows than I know what to do with. Ya know what is really hard--try to find yellow bath towels, yellow sheets, or yellow throw rugs. I am starting to think yellow has been banished from shelves or something.