CrazyAboutQuilting Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 My MIL has always had a special love for cardinals. When I was on the Minnesota Shop Hop in August, I saw a gorgeous cardinal quilt hanging on the wall in one shop. I kept going back to admire it and finally decided that I needed to buy the kit and make it for my MIL for Xmas.....and then I noticed that there was only 1 kit left so I grabbed it. Anyway, it wasn't quite large enough for her double bed so I found some coordinating fabric and added an extra border. I am so happy with how it turned out and my MIL loves it. She had no idea that I was making this for her so that made it even more special. She called me again today to thank me for it. She said I don't need to give her any presents for years and years because this is the best present she has ever gotten and she loves it. And that's why we quilters do what we do, isn't it? Anyway, I hope you enjoy the pictures. <iframe src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/crazyaboutquilting/11615352984/player/db29abb208" height="375" width="500" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> <iframe src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/crazyaboutquilting/11615227194/player/7794b344d3" height="375" width="500" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> <iframe src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/crazyaboutquilting/11614979985/player/9d7aec49b6" height="375" width="500" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> <iframe src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/crazyaboutquilting/11615071483/player/9de93d8173" height="375" width="500" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> <iframe src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/crazyaboutquilting/11615752626/player/5031825117" height="375" width="500" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 That is beautiful. Your quilting designs are perfect. I'd be over the moon too. K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Great job Marilyn! Isn't it great when you give a quilt to someone who truly appreciates it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Beautiful! Can I be on your CHRISTMAS LIST for a quilt TOO??? Well I can dream!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Oh, that is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your heartwarming story and the beautiful quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharonarooni Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 That's a beautiful quilt! You are such a sweet DIL, and the quilting is so pretty!!! What a lovely heartfelt gift. She's a lucky woman....and the best part? She knows it. There is no better gift to a quilter than an appreciative recipient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltGuy Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 What a beautiful job you did quilting such a wonderful quilt! Thanks for sharing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Your quilt is beautiful! No wonder your mother loves it so much - what a wonderful gift! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 What a Beautiful quilt! Your quilting is fantastic! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little House Creations Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Marilyn, that quilt is just beautiful. I really like your straight line quilting - very effective! I have that panel (given as a freebie) and haven't known what to do with it . . . you've just helped me out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Marilyn, That came out beautiful! I'm glad your MIL is so appreciative of all your efforts too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggienoella Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 I enjoyed the pictures but my phone is too small. I have some of the same fabrics. Beautiful quilt. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Great quilt and great quilting! I can see why your MIL is thrilled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Beautiful quilt and you have a wonderful MIL, I love the colors and quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 So pretty ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Beautiful quilt and quilting, Marilyn! It is wonderful that your MIL appreciates your work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlnewell Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Very beautiful quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyquilter Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 That is beautiful! I love your quilting too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlhdesigns Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Whoaaaa!!!! I really like the way you quilted it, your MIL will be thrilled. I need to find mine and get it quilted.......lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Marilyn, that is one beautiful quilt and the quilting is just right for it, also. Great Job. I can see why your mil was so happy with it. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyAboutQuilting Posted December 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Thank you all for your kind words. I ran out of likes, but appreciate all of your comments. It was one of those quilts that was just so enjoyable to work on, right from the start. The pattern was written very clearly, everything went together like it was supposed to, and the quilt was talking to me about how to quilt it before I even got it done! It took me 27 hours to quilt all of it, and it was so much fun to see it transform that I was kind of disappointed when I finished it! I know, I'm kind of weird that way..............but you're all right, it is so much fun to do something like this when the person that you're doing it for really appreciates it! I'm very lucky to have a special MIL, especially since I lost my own mom 9 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueB2 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Perfect. Can see why MIL is so happy with her present. Just Beautiful and love the quilting to go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Love the quilting design choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW Quilter Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 What a special gift! It is a beauty. I love your molar feathers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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