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Deara 09-15-2009 07:31 AM

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I am making this for my husband. :D
He loves all things pertaining to the Civil War.

I have been inspired by all of you who have done the URR Quilt. :lol:
This quilt top has been a learning experience for me. :roll:
I have only sewn a friendship star and a nine-patch block previous to this undertaking.

I have had many days when I ripped out more than I sewed. :oops:
I have learned so much in the process. :)

Hubby helped me choose the fabrics and the backing for this quilt. :D
He has a good eye for color. I love his choices. :lol:

I do not know how I will quilt it. :roll:
Hubby suggested quilt in the ditch.
I want this quilt to hold up to everyday use.

Please give me your suggestions and comments.

Thank you all,
Sandi



Deara 09-15-2009 07:34 AM

Didn't mean for two pics of the backing.

Joan 09-15-2009 07:38 AM

Your blocks are wonderful! You certainly got a lot of practice making different kind of blocks.l

The backing fabric is really special, too!

Lucky husband!

RedGarnet222 09-15-2009 07:46 AM

Your underground rail road is really, really nice. I am sure you are proud of your results. That was a ton of work to make this quilt for him. I enjoy learning new blocks. Did you?

It is a very nice quilt for hubby. He must be thrilled!!!

Deara 09-15-2009 07:55 AM

Thank you Joan.
I appreciate the encouragement.
Hubby spied the backing at Hancocks when I was looking at the flannel.
He called me over and said what do you think about this for the back.
I just smiled and said that's it.
Sandi




Originally Posted by Joan
Your blocks are wonderful! You certainly got a lot of practice making different kind of blocks.l

The backing fabric is really special, too!

Lucky husband!


Ms Grace 09-15-2009 07:58 AM

That is fabulous! I love that backing.. :D

Deara 09-15-2009 08:02 AM


Originally Posted by RedGarnet222
Your underground rail road is really, really nice. I am sure you are proud of your results. That was a ton of work to make this quilt for him. I enjoy learning new blocks. Did you?

It is a very nice quilt for hubby. He must be thrilled!!!


Thanks Red.
I am very happy with the results.
I so enjoy sewing and making things for others.
I was very excited when the blocks turned out sorta looking like the ones in the pics. Some were smaller and some were larger, but I enjoyed making them all.
Hubby is very happy. His smile was all I needed to see when I showed him the finished top.
Sandi

SAHM 09-15-2009 08:06 AM

That's beautiful, and I love how your dh helped pick the fabrics!! That's such a special treasure for both of you.

For quilting, I don't know. What was the common quilting method of the day in the late 1800s? Surely someone here knows.

Quilt4u 09-15-2009 08:08 AM

That is just beautiful. You did a great job on it.

Pea Soup 09-15-2009 08:15 AM

Love the quilt! So many different blocks, I could look at it forever and never get bored. You mist be so pleased with the way it come out!!!


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