chickenscratch Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Although I did not know Elmer, I have been honored to have the opportunity to work on this quilt. I hope it does justice to his memory. Thank you Cheri for allowing me to do this for you. Assorted fabrics for the top, Kona white cotton on back. 17 top thread colors, white Fil-tec bobbins, Tuscany wool batting. https://www.flickr.com/photos/jtconcessions/sets/72157645495994175/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkl Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Stunning! Leslie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Amazing, Teresa! Isn't it stunning when you take an already-interesting but flat top and add such well-thought-out quilting designs to turn it into Art with a capital "A"! I followed your trials with different fabrics and border designs after you did the great piecing of the center, and you rocked it! I know Cheri will love it, and I do too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltGuy Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 A truly wonderful quilt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 What a beautiful remembrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Beautiful job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastquilts Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 It is beautiful and I will get to see it when she gets it. You have done a great job and Cheri will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Can't believe I did realize this beautiful quilt is in memory of Elmer for Cheri! Wow! Teresa, you have done an amzing job piecing and quiltikng it. Cheri will cherish it forever!!!! You are so special to so this for her! Hugs to you and Cheri! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Wow, oh Wow, Teresa! It is absolutely stunning! What a wonderful tribute for Elmer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue E. Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Wonderful tribute to Elmer. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMALKB Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW Quilter Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 What a special tribute quilt! It turned out beautiful! You can be very proud of your work on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggienoella Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Teresa, it's absolutely stunning, great job!! Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Stunning. Loved the process of making the quilt and now it's finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCS Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Teresa that turned out fabulous, you have taken a hated word and shown the love it can't destroy. I'm sure Cheri is thrilled with such a masterpiece, and Elmer is smiling on both of you. Thanks for sharing with us. Saundra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Teresa, that is beautiful !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail O Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 A masterpiece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferBernard Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 It makes me happy/sad. What a beautiful statement it makes. It can only evoke happy memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Beautiful!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Teresa, my internet has been out all day and I didn't get to see this until a couple of hours ago. It has taken me this long to compose myself enough to write. It is everything I had hoped for and more. There are several quilts hanging throughout Indiana University Hospital but none that can compare to this. It may be hard to believe but Elmer enjoyed going to the infusion center for his chemo. No matter what the situation was he could find something positive about it. He was a people person and all the nurses loved him and always argued over who would take care of him. He made them laugh and one in particular would spend every free minute she had sitting and talking with him. She missed her father and would ask Elmer for advice. Elmer and I noticed there were no quilts hanging in the infusion center....now there will be. As hard as it will be to let it go...I comissioned this quilt so that it could be hung there in Elmers memory and after spending a little time with me I will take it to them. The quotes on the quilt list all the things cancer CAN NOT take from a person and Elmer was proof that those quotes are true. He would be so very proud. I will make a label and list you as the quilt maker and me as the donor. You should also be proud that your work of art will hang at IU hospital to inspire other cancer patients. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Fantastic! Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 I am at a loss for words after Cheri's post. Wow! Teresa, it is stunning; what a work or art for so many people to enjoy. Cheri, what a wonderful blessing for all those going through chemo. God Bless you both!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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