My post didn't seem to make it yesterday, so here it goes again. Sorry if there are duplicates.

I made this quilt as a retirement gift for a dear friend I have known since childhood. It highlights her love of Asian fabrics and her own glowing loveliness. It was machine quilted, machine appliqued and embellished with crystals, fabric painting and inks. My friend's gown was made from satins and tulle; her earrings are tiny crystals and her pendant is a small bead on a "chain" of doubled metallic foil thread. The misty wisps in the sky are sheer organzas and tulle. The stars in the sky are all individually glued.

I am giving it to my friend today and hope she likes it.

oh wow! that is just stunning. your friend is very lucky!

She will LOVE it :thumbup:

oh my goodness!!!!! it's beautiful! I know she will love it.

Wow! You have great talent with a lucky friend. Love it.

That is just gorgeous!

OMG...Absolutely beautiful....You can make me one too...I like lighthouse's and country themes...LOL

OMG...Absolutely beautiful....You can make me one too...I like lighthouse's, butterflies & country themes...LOL

That is a very beautiful and unique quilt! Awesome job!

awesome!!