Here is is, stretched out on our lumpy ol' bed...the hand quilting is done on our anniversary quilt, "Contentment."
This is a crappy picture, but I will take a better one after I bind it.
Thank you to all of you for your love and encouragement on this project! I could not have done it without YOU! This is the first thing I have finished since my parents' fatal accident, and I am in a much better place now than I was when I resumed my work on this project.
Now, I am going to plunge my craggy thumb in my tub of Bag Balm and put on an old sock on my right hand for the rest of the day!
In stitches,
Teresa :o)
Beautiful. Love following your progress. Gold star for you!!!
ReplyDeleteStunning quilt and fabulous quilting--you do such beautiful work...glad you are feeling better, it takes time...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt!! I'm just in awe of talent!
ReplyDeletebet you are glad you are done! beautiful quilt, wonderful work - I bet this helped you work through your grief.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, beautiful quilt. You are so talented in design and execution. It was a thrill to see it's progression as you worked on this. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work. There is something so awesome about a hand-quilted quilt in both beauty and texture. My hands don't like me as much when I hand quilt so I learned to FMQ on my DSM - having a ball, but it is different than hand quilting in look and texture. Love your work - truly art.
ReplyDeleteAwesome. Echo quilting was a perfect choice for this quilt.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is beautiful - congratulations on getting it to this stage - it sounds like there is a lot of emotion sewn into those stitches. Gorgous quilting on it - I am in awe of those who can hand quilt :-)
ReplyDeletewell done,my dear,susi
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm so pleased hand quilting has helped you with your grief.
ReplyDeleteI just love it, what a way for memories to be put to fabric and tell a story on your quilt. Now that is an heirloom. So happy for you.
ReplyDeleteWhat an accomplishment! And a treasure. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous...and what fun it was to watch it come to fruition!!
ReplyDeleteWow it's amazing! You must feel like you've given birth! You need a rest now after all that hard labour! So many memories stitched into that quilt!
ReplyDeleteIt's truly a master piece. It's been a fun following your progress on this one. I'm glad it helped you through the grieving process. LOL at your thumb in a sock. Hope it heals quick.
ReplyDeleteYowsers! That is quite an accomplishment. I can't wait to see more pics. I'll be thinking of you as your heart and thumb heal.
ReplyDeleteYippee!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing job you have done on this quilt!! Praying your heart and thumb will heal.
ReplyDeleteПотрясающая работа!!! Очень нравятся Ваши работы и нравится ваш блог!
ReplyDeleteWhile I usually focus on how much I love each individual block and the stories you tell, I have to say that your use of color in this quilt is amazing. To have created something so full of life and joy during a time of such grief is an incredible accomplishment. Thank you for sharing the journey with us.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent!!! Congratulations on finishing it!!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is amazing and I am sure holds so many happy time memories for you. Congratulations on a beautiful finish
ReplyDeleteBravo ... you did it! Beautiful! There is a lot of stippling in that quilt ... OMG.
ReplyDeleteSensational! Woohoo!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a testament to the healing power of time and quilting. It's an amazing accomplishment and abeautiful journal of your family.
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It's just wonderful--so fun and creative--congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt and quilting are both absolutely amazing! Hugs,
ReplyDeleteVery nice! The quilting did not take nearly as long as I thought it would. That encourages others to quilt their quilts by hand. This quilt is so happy and cheerful and pretty!
ReplyDeleteSimply amazing!! Your choices all through were so good and contributed to the overall beauty. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYou must have super speed hand quilted your quilt. Thousands of tiny stitches!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your quilt, your story, and yourself with us. I'd love to do an anniversary quilt someday (our anniversary is July 4 and it will be 36 years this summer!). Your quilting and applique are wonderful (I love applique; it's my favorite!!). Can't wait to see your masterpiece binded. What's next?? HA!
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