A very kind new quilting friend sent me some Hubble photographs, and ideas began to boil in the old brain! Here is the result: "Reach" comes from a poem by Robert Berowning: "A man's reach should outdistance his grasp... or what's a heaven for?" The hand belongs to our grandson, Ben.

Stunning!! I love it. Thanks for sharing.

Very nice! The fabrics are awesome for the planets. Good job.
Carol B

Maureen, that's amazing. Wow. Just amazing. Love it.

That is spectacular!

WOW :thumbup: :thumbup:

I agree! Holy Moley! The "sun" fabric is just awesome! Nice work!

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a neat idea! Great quilt and spectacular fabric choices.

Amazing!!

Oh brilliant. I love original designs, and this is an awesome thought and quilt to give to your grandson. He will be able to grow up and reach!!!

Thank you so much for sharing this.

Great idea, well done.

Awsome looking quilt.

I love it!

Inspiration is all around us. Nice work.

Amazing job...you quoted it perfectly to fabric! Well done!

How inspiring .. your grandson will have a real treasure and one to meet all his expectations as he grows! Just lovely.

How creative!!! Very nice project, and your design inspiration is a wonder!!! Literally!!! ;-) ;-)

Nice job. :thumbup:

WONDERFUL!

Double WOW :!:

I am about to give you the highest compliment I can. This is art.

How wonderful to see a quilt inspired by nature. It's beautiful.

WOW!!! I love this quilt!!! I love the sentiment behind it too :D:D:D

Words escape me, and that's saying a lot. The quilt is exquisite and fits the poem completly.

Oh wow! How neat.

Thank you so very much!

That is awesome. I love it.

Nice quilt. The hand looks like it actually IS reaching for the stars. This would be great to hang on a child's wall to inspire them. Thanks for sharing.

i have to agree ;-)

Ohhhh, I love it!!!

How clever!

WOW!!! Thanks for sharing! I'd love to borrow your idea for my 10 year old grandson. He loves science. I think having something like that (I could never do as well as you!) hanging on his bedroom wall might help him keep his focus as he grows up and remind him to continue his education.
Would you mind if I gave it a try? Never have seen fabric like your sun!

I love it.

Above and beyond, it's truly stunning!!

I just love this. What a great interpretation of the quote and Hubble pics!

WOW, fantastic ART quilt! Love it.

awesome..beautiful colors and so creative

Very cool concept and a great quilt!!

Perfect! Great job!

I hope you put the quote on the label on the back. Definitely should be part of the finished project.