EHonour Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 I made a few initial posts in June right after buying Lucey (Lucius?), but then my wife and I went off for the summer in an RV. Haven't figured out a way to fit Lucius into the RV, so he's been sitting idle for several months. A Bible study friend of mine is in advanced MS. His mind is still fine, but he has little control over his body. He's a very cheerful man, and on my return he told me about his new grandson Ren born while I was gone. He asked for a quilt. (I was honored!) So here it is. The picture is a printed panel, but I had some creative fun with the quilting. I picked out the shapes of the elephant and lion faces and drew them into a pantograph pattern, then copied it several times to create a strip for the panto platform. I'm new enough to all this that following the pantograph was a lot of fun and very rewarding. And I like the way it turned out. Best of all, though is creating a keepsake for my friend Carl and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Eric: Your panto design looks brilliant. I am sure your friend will absolutely love it and his grandson will cherish it for years to come. Since you like RVing, you might enjoy supporting Crawl 4 the Cure, http://www.crawl4cure.org My close friend goes to it each year with her husband. The program raises a great deal of money to hopefully find a cure for MS. Best of luck to your family, your friend, and their new grandson. Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsa3 Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Beautiful quilt. I know it is going to be enjoyed and your friend is going to love it. I know it will be an extra blessing coming from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Awesome quilt, Eric!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmtn Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 That is adorable. Love the quilting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Great Job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 I love it! And I love the story behind it. You did a great job on this quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue E. Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Eric, your quilting looks great. You made a really cute panto. Great job! I know your friend will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilta93 Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 That looks like a fun quilt. You did a great job making your own panto. Deb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsquilts Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 What a lovely gift, and an awesome job you did with your panto. I love how it turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Eric, very creative with the panto! looks great!!! Great gift!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 That is awesome. Love the story behind the quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 I'm lovin it! You are so talented, making your own panto. You may have to trade the RV in for a "Toy Hauler", you could use the garage to take "Lucious" and all his fabric, thread and goodies with you. Keep the pictures coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Eric, You must be very artistic to draw that beautiful panto. Your execution was perfect, too. That baby will cherish it for years to come, pointing out his animals to everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EHonour Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 I'm lovin it! You are so talented, making your own panto. You may have to trade the RV in for a "Toy Hauler", you could use the garage to take "Lucious" and all his fabric, thread and goodies with you. Keep the pictures coming. Connie, you have me laughing merrily. My wife Beth and I have talked of doing exactly that - but it just seems over the top. We'll be taking the RV to Florida for three months in the winter. SHE gets to bring her tabletop Bernina so she can continue piecing, and I just have to go through withdrawal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EHonour Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Thanks to all for the kind comments. I'm busy binding another couple of quilts. It's necessary work, but I'm looking forward to getting back on Lucius with the next big one that Beth has finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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