witha'K'quilting Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Long story short: 2 lifelong male friends. 1 dies about 6 years ago and the other is still missing him. I was given all of the quilt tops that the one's mother had made. The other friend is now on dialysis and travels 190 miles one way 3 times a week for treatments. I dug this tweed top out and added cotton batting and fleece backing and voila...a quilt to provide comfort in many ways! I used SoFine in top and bobbin and had no tension issues. Had to raise my hopping foot, but all went well, once I learned how to do it. Patricia Ritter's Fossill design. I think this is going to be a favorite of mine! Now to bind it and give it away...my favorite part of quilting. I love to see the looks on people's faces when they receive a quilt they weren't expecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Quilting Heidi Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 Oh I really like it! Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Now that is a way cool looking quilting pattern. Very masculine. Looks like flames, too. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 What a gift! Very handsome quilt. Did you use a panto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 That one is going in my file for "man" quilts. Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 i love the quilting design...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaildrake Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Oh kristine I would never of ordered that design but believe it or not.seeing that made up I just ordered it from Pat and it ships out tomorrow. Thanks so much for sharing the quilt story and the quilt with all your friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 awesome quilt...and you have a kind heart to make sure this friend has a snuggle while in treatments and giving him a place to hid when he just needs it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MastiffMomQlt Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 That's very nice & very sweet of you to do that for a friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 I love it! Great guy quilt, and that panto is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Kristina! That's such a wonderful panto! and the quilt is really nice and masculine! Years ago we all received quilts from our grandmother. Mine was for my wedding, and I guess some of the other siblings got theirs then too. My brother Pat received a beautifully hand pieced, hand quilted polyester quilt. OMG it was the ugliest quilt I've ever seen.... (sorry Grandma - up in heaven) I can't even begin to tell you how awful the fabrics were - but if you were alive in the '70's, YOU JUST KNOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 I purchased this design board from Urbanelementz. Patricia Ritter converted her design into something that could be cut by Ron at RnS Designs. I really liked it. Speaking of polyester quilts...I have one more top..much larger than this..made by the same lady, that I am going to freehand meander allover and keep for me. It is really ugly...but will make a great picnic quilt. It will wear forever!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Beautiful Job Kristina! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 It looks fantastic - just transformed. Your friend will LOVE it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFQuilts Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Kristina, Thank you for the front & back pictures. The quilting brings the quilt to life - but the love and friendship you've put in really make it a quilt. Your friends are blessed. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Great quilt. The quilting design is awesome. Your friend will be touched and it will bring him comfort. He is lucky to have a friend like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Kristina, you are just a big sweetheart, so kind and loving! Great gift for a dear friend and the quilting design is way cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 That design you chose is so cool. Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 I love the quilting! And what a kindness you are doing to help comfort the gentleman that you are giving it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae50 Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 What a heartfelt gift for your friend. I'm sure that he will take great comfort from it. The whole story is very touching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 neat story! Love the quilting! That panto is going onto my wish list! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Oh Kristina my dear, you are one big sweetie pie. Ant that quilt,..........well, it really is beautiful! I LOVE that quilting pattern you chose. I may have to look into that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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