Neher-in-law5 Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 The top completed with a one inch white frame border and a 6 inch outer green border. All corners are mitered to follow the look of the lines of the center design. The top is about 49 inches square. I made this for my daughter's boyfriend's mom who is starting radiation treatments. Pattern idea found, figured out and made in about 2 weeks. Now check out what is going on the back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted November 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 This will go on the back. The mom likes to do crossword puzzles, so we created one with the answers being the family names, the quilter info, date, and various positive thought words from scriptures. We used birthdays as clues for the kids names, the meaning of the hubby's name, and the references for the positive words. Yes, I will send the answer key with my daughter when it is presented. This piece is 25 inches across and 28 inches long. This might be as close as I get to making a mini!!! Each of the white squares are 1 inch finished. We will send a pigma pen so she can fill in her own crossword answers. This was a lot of the way I spent Thanksgiving day. (we did the family thing Friday) The time it took to make it all when added together would be a nice weekend retreat time. Sandra G, thanks for the inspiration of your quilt. I appreciate it so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraG Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Thanks for posting Madelyn -- it is beautiful!! She will love it. My sister made a quilt for me when I went through chemo and radiation. It is very special to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Very nice. Love the crossword idea for the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 What a thoughtful gift and something I'm sure she will cherish. Love the top and the backer too. Very unique idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 It is precious of you to do that.... God Bless, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 What a thoughtful gift! Nice job, Madelyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Madelyn, what a beautiful quilt and you made it so special for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted November 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Thank you all. Today I will add the bring up to size borders on the backing, and then set a time to pin and quilt it--all before the kids take it to NH Dec. 22. Now time to start the gift quilt for my son's fiancee, I made one for each of the three sons-in-law for their first Christmas with us as fiances, so I can't blow it for her. this quilt did go together well and without a lot of figuring it out frustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 how thoughtful - lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Madelyn, that is a very striking quilt! I love the crossword puzzle back! Great idea...can't wait to see how you quilt it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted November 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Lisa E, I can't wait to see how I quilt it either!!! any ideas. I'm open to suggestions, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 What a thoughtful idea! You're so considerate to think of what she would like. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyAboutQuilting Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Madelyn, what a very special thing to do! Your quilt is beautiful and I love your backing idea! Looking forward to seeing the finished pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Madelyn, I would do some sort of tight background fill with white thread in the white areas to make the doves pop. Feathers in the doves and in the border in green thread...and maybe something swirly in the corner blocks in green thread. She is going to love it! Edited: Piano keys or beadboard would look good in the outer border, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted November 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Lisa, Thanks, feathers I can do. I'll need to think on the right fill for the white. Wonder how well I will think while cutting out the other needed quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 That is very thoughtful and a great idea. Thanks for posting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennyquilts Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 very neat! I was also going to suggest piano keys in the borders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFQuilts Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Madelyn, The quilt is gorgeous. I love the creative backing for the quilt as well. May you be filled with peace and joy as you quilt it. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted November 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Thank you, all. Today I need to go get the printer fabric so I can add the clues. I don't feel like trying to get the embroidery process worked right with this time frame. Have a great day each of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Madelyn what a lovely thought has gone into this quilt. It is really pretty and I love the backing. How clever you are. this will be a family keepsake for sure. thank you for sharing it with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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