SWall 153 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 I had the privilege of quilting this beautiful applique Iris quilt for my neighbour/friend. It has a wonderful story behind it. She made the quilt top back in 1988 for her daughter and as young daughters go, didn't like it once Mom had almost finished the top. So, my friend put it in storage along with the rest of the fabric and backing. Now this summer, her mother is moving from her home to a new condo and my friend felt her mother needed a new quilt for her new home so she dug this out of storage and her mother loved it. She was ready to bring me the quilt and then realized the borders had never been put on so she needed to quickly do that as well and so fortunate that she had kept all the extra fabrics! I had SO much fun quilting this for them. AND another exciting note is that my friend is now eagerly awaiting her very own APQS Millie!! We are going to have so much fun sharing ideas and learning together! Plumpurple, quilterkp, Bonnie in Ok and 10 others 13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kwiltr 269 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 It's beautiful Sharon! Nice job on the quilting. What a shame it would have been to leave that quilt in storage. How awesome for you and your friend to have each other to share your quilting passion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dbams 404 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Really lovely quilting, Sharon! Your friend did a wonderful job, and it's great that her mother will have a new quilt for her new home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sue E. 320 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 This is a beautiful quilt and your quilting looks fantastic on it. I'm glad your friend decided to finish it and give it to her mom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tootsquilts 293 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 What a beauty. Beautiful quilt and beautiful quilting and what an awesome story. Great you will have a longarm quilting buddy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lnieland 29 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 It's a beautiful quilt, and I love the story. Her mom will really enjoy it, I'm sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cagey 772 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Sharon; You did a gorgeous job. I like the mirroring of the flowers and then the tight design that makes the appliqué pop. Thank you for sharing. Cagey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judyday 167 Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Beautiful top and beautiful quilting. I love the story too. Best wishes to you and you friend for many hours of quilting enjoyment. I hope my quilting friends here in Texas will not be without power. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gail O 203 Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Beautiful work Sharon. That quilt shouldn't be hiding in a closet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mlsa3 715 Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 I bet the daughter will regret that decision once she sees this. Beautiful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lisae 425 Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Beautifully quilted, Sharon! Great story to go with it. Have fun playing quilt with your friend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quilterkp 124 Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Lovely quilt and lovely quilting! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robin 64 Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Very pretty. It would have been a shame to have never finished it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LibbyG 1,020 Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Beautiful quilt. Can't imagine the daughter not liking it. Of course, she didn't see it with your beautiful quilting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MaryQuiltsTx 116 Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Your quilting really compliments the pattern. Nicely done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SWall 153 Posted August 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 On 8/26/2017 at 7:18 AM, mlsa3 said: I bet the daughter will regret that decision once she sees this. Beautiful. Apparently she is regretting it now... Grandma does say that one day it will be hers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anniemueller 332 Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 That's a beautiful quilt! I love how your quilting enhances the design. Your custom quilting is gorgeous!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SWall 153 Posted August 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Thanks everyone for your kind responses! So much of my inspiration comes from all of you on this forum! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darla Rostveit 1 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Beautiful job and lovely quilt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quilt fabulous 7 Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 Your quilting is so lovely...awesome Sauce! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quilta93 374 Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Beautiful quilting and your quilting is wonderful. Have fun sharing with your friend. Deb. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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