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Old 05-08-2013, 04:02 AM
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You did a GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 05-08-2013, 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by mrsbudryzer View Post
I posted this on the original thread, but I thought I'd start a fresh one here Though the pockets made sewing difficult and it came out a little puffy, I looove how it all came together!!

For those of you that haven't seen my original thread. This was made using some of my husband's old military uniforms...2 pants, one flight suit, and one jacket shirt. I bought printable fabric sheets and incorporated some pictures that one of his Army pilot buddies sent us, so they are all authentic, none are from generic internet pictures (except for the US Army one). I also sewed on some of his patches on the inside blocks. The upside down triangle thing is actually a tattoo my husband has and designed himself when he came home after his last deployment. Finally, the green one that's somewhat in the center has his info on there such as his name, years he served, and his various company names and call signs. I used the printable fabric for that as well and just typed it all up in Paint filling in the background with a green color so it would be this stark white block in the center of the quilt.

I bought camel colored flannel backing and used some of that for the border. (which was actually supposed to be green, but Joann's didn't have the "right" green...I think it worked out well!!!
I plan on using a dark brown material for the binding.

It looks awesome I wish I could have made now deceased uncle one that good.I did make him an American Flag Afghan when he has been retired for 10 years,needless to say he loved it.His son has it now.I do miss him so much.
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awesome idea! Thanks to your husband for serving our country...
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Old 05-08-2013, 05:41 AM
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What a great quilt, your husband must be proud!!!
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Beautiful quilt. Please give your husband my thanks for his service.
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Excellent way to honor him & his service. Please thank him for all of us. Blessings to you both.
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Pretty neat!! What a tribute!
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I love memory quilts, its like a scrap book you can wrap around yourself! You did a great job, never thought of using old uniforms...good idea!!
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Nicely done, I'm sure he will treasure it and thank him for his service to our country.
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What a beautiful tribute! Thank him and you for everything you and he sacrificed for us. Show us when it's completed.
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