quiltfarm Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 This quilt was a block of the month from Story Book Quilts in the USA. My Mum did all the applique, satin blanket stitch by hand. Beautiful. My part of the deal was to piece and quilt it. After completing the applique Mum was diagnosed with Kidney cancer, she had the kidney removed but is now suffering from secondary tumors in her lungs. I just finished the quilt on Saturday to give to Mum, mothers day here was Sunday. Happiest I've seen her for ages, it is on her bed and any visitors now get a trip to the bedroom to see the quilt. Makes me happy she is so proud of our joint effort, sad to think there might not be too many more. I made a mistake and used a white on white backing and with all the intense quilting it made one huge mess underneath that required big clean outs all through the quilting process. I thought I'd post as a reminder to others, white on white not the best backing. That's my drought ravaged garden in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltfarm Posted May 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 close up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltfarm Posted May 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 the mess underneath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-Jane Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Beautiful quilt and prayers for your mom and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 The quilt is lovely, I am sorry your Mum is not doing well, this will probably be something for you to treasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 What a great quilt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Beautiful quilt, Judy. What a wonderful project for you to do with your mom. Sorry to hear of her illness; hope she continues to improve. Thank you for sharing the white on white story; I have heard this, but haven't had this on a backer yet. Good thing to avoid!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connieb Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 That's just beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Beautiful..................WOW backings do that ????? Something I did not know, but will sure remember. Best wishes for your Mom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeggyB Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Beautiful quilt. Joint projects with family are wonderful. My thoughts and prayers for your Mother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 The quilt and your quilting are gorgeous. I pray your mom will get some good treatment and live to make many more projects with you. Bless you for finishing one of her projects and making her feel so special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 What a beautiful quilt and what a great gift for your mother. You two make a great pair. I'll say some extra prayers for your mother. I've never seen a backer do that. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Judy, The quilt is gorgeous! Prayers are coming your way for you and your mother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Judy, your quilt is beautiful! I love what you did in the sashings! Prayers are going up for your mom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I love the Asian feel of that 2 color quilt. Beautiful quilting too. And I'll be sure to remember not to get that kind of backer. And most importantly, I will be praying for your mom and you too. What a great way for you to celebrate Mother's Day - with a new quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Judy, your and your Mom's quilt is beautiful. I think it is part of the Blue WIllow motifs of the china. My mom loved it. Both of you did a beautiful job. I also like what you in the sashing. Hope your mom improve and will keep her and your family on my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Ohh beautiful quilt. You are a special daughter to touch your mum's heart so with this quilt. A blessing indeed. Now... GET THAT MESSY MACHINE CLEANED UP !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Beautiful quilt and quilting! Prayers are with you and your Mom. I had no idea white on white backing could do that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Beautiful quilt and quilting. What a treasure you have made, more precious because it was made with your mom. My best wishes and prayer for both of you. Corey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 That is a beautiful quilt that you worked on together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Lovely quilt and quilting. You did your Mum very proud indeed !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 What a beautiful quilt you and your mum made!!! So sorry she is having such health problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Just a beautiful quilt! I bet she is enjoying having on her bed. Blessings to you and your mum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Hey Judy, I love the quilt that you and your mom did together. What a lovely quilt! I am so sorry to hear of your sweet mama's diagnosis, and pray she responds well to treatment and is on the mend real soon. It doesn't matter how old we are or how old our mama's are, they are just not supposed to get sick, are they. Make sure you take good care of yourself too, so you can take care of your mom. (((Hugs))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmland Quilter Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Hi Judy, Will be praying for her. I wanted to thank you for the warning and picture. I assume that's the fabric where the white is painted on. When we took a class in Des Moines with Dawn C. she warned us about that. Good thing she did. Unfortunately I had a bunch of it at home. I will keep this in my favorites in case a client ever brings me some. I think the appliqué and quilting is beautiful. I have been thinking about trying it for some time. Now I'm definitely inspired to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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