Well, for someone who was "out of her comfort zone" you have achieved a magnificent result. You have obviously put an incredible amount of heart and soul into this piece....it is a true beauty. Thanks so much for sharing with us...and if you get the opportunity to enter it in a show...please do...it deserves to be out in the wide world getting some more accolades:)

WOW beautiful, great job and thank you for sharing
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

Wow that is awesome.

What a labor of love! And what a beauty! Well done! Can't wait to see it quilted.

Oh my this is beautiful - you have my admiration! For me, the problem is reversed, I can hand applique all day long, but machine applique - it always look like my cat did it!!! What a wonderful job you did and the color choices are spot on!

That is a beautiful quillt! Everything fits so beautifullly.

:thumbup: very gorgeous -- it would definitely be out of my comfort zone -- beautiful job to be very, very proud of!!

I love your block setting! I am working on this same pattern. I make a few blocks and then back in the box in the corner for a while. I really like the way you put it together and the borders are wonderful! Great job!

Just beautiful. I can see why it took you so long. It would have taken me a lifetime. I admire your persistence and skill level. Can't wait to see the finished quilt.

Looks like you created an heirloom with all your hard work. Beautiful quilt.