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Old 08-26-2014, 06:00 AM
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A close friend and coworker lost her partner and I made this memory quilt for her. He was a dairy farmer, as his father before him. I was given his work (favorite) shirts to use and as I worked on this quilt, I could feel the hot sun, smell hay, it was a moving experience for me. I was going to add some solid color fabrics, but with some input from QBers, did not as it may take away from the sense of it being his shirts.
I was not sure how to handle all the stripes and plaids, but hoped that the border quilting will bring some continuity overall. Also, include three shirt pockets. I hope the quilt will bring her some comfort.
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Oh my gosh, that is such a warm and comforting quilt. l love it and think you did a fantastic job. The quilting is perfect!
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Old 08-26-2014, 06:32 AM
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Your quilt brought tears to my eyes-the smell of sunshine & hay. I come from a background of dairy farming and plaid shirts. What a comfort to your friend!!
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This is outstanding, she will love it.
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Old 08-26-2014, 06:43 AM
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It turned out great! It looks like a good snuggly kind of quilt. I'm sure it will be a nice comfort for her.
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sooooo beautiful!!!!!
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Old 08-26-2014, 06:49 AM
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That's wonderful. Wrapping up in it will be like a hug!
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great job.
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great memory quilt!!!
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Wonderful way to give a hug to your friend! Beautiful quilt with a special meaning.
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