When my Grandmother passed away, my uncle asked if I had any interest in finishing a quilt she had been working on. I thought, "sure, how hard could it be". This was 20 years ago, before I had ever quilted a stitch in my life. The top was a hand-stitched GFG and was missing the final flower. As I looked over the fabric Grandma used, I recognized pieces from my own childhood clothing, so I pieced together the final flower using fabric from my daughter's kindergarten dresses. :)

Then, I did the UNTHINKABLE. I cut a backing and bound the edges of the entire quilt, before I actually quilted it.
Over the years, I began hand quilting. I started on one side and worked my way across. Well, you can image what happened..."shift happened". I was truly horrified when I finally learned how to really quilt two years ago! After fixing what I could and leaving what I couldn't, I finally finished Grandma's quilt this summer. I had to remove the binding and actually trim some of the edging to accommodate the awful shift. But I have to remind myself - "The Quilt Police" are not invited...only heirloom lovers. And I love Grandma's quilt.

I think it's beautiful and you're the only one that knows the rest of the story! So enjoy Grandmas quilt!

Beautiful!

It is beautiful.

Lovely story! Beautiful quilt and heirloom!!

That quilt is stunning! A beautiful 20 + year labor of love :-)

Looks good. I am in the processing of making GFG. Only got some blocks done and am in the process of sewing them in rows. It will be all hand stitched and hand quilted when I get it done. Maybe in the next 5 years. Will post when I do.

what a heirloom you did a great job

Beautifulll Enjoy the wonderful memories...

I too have started a GFG that will take years & years!!!

sewhappytoquilt- What an awesome heirloom!!! So glad you finally finished it! Great accomplishment!! :thumbup:

What a great story! I know you must be pleased with it being finished & on display. Use it in good health!

beautiful quilt glad you were able to finish it.

It is beautiful! I am sure you grandmother would be very proud and happy you finished her work.

Looks Splendid! Enjoy and know it will be loved and cherished for many years to come.

Oh, that is just beautiful, I love those colors. Both you and your grandmother did a wonderful job!

just awesome. Beautiful quilt. Good for you

that is wonderful, great job!

it is beautiful and a family heirloom with your history added

A treasure, for sure!

I think it's beautiful

It is beautiful, I love the GFG quilts. It was wonderful that you were able to finish it.

:)

its beautiful..and a link to your grandma. =) Treasure it always =)

it's gorgeous. and everyone has to start somewhere. what a wonderful story and memory to pass down. beleive it or not i bet dear GFG is smiling down on you. :D

It's just stunning and such a treasure.

A real treasure. Looks great.

what a beautiful, beautiful quilt!!!!

Your grandmother used lovely fabrics (or you had cute clothes!)

You did so well to finish it - and look how much you've learned from the time you started it and now! :thumbup: :thumbup:

You have a lovely quilt with a great family story. Your posting is a good clue for newbies and those of us who tend to cut it too fine.

Beautiful

It’s a beautiful quilt and so precious.

That's a wonderful gift you have, To keep learning,doing & finishing. What a story for the family.Treasure your quilt.
Great job!

Now that is a treasure!

It is beautiful!!!

i am an heirloom lover. What a treasure, not only your childhood clothes, but now your daughters.

Well, even with the "shift" it sure is a pretty quilt and gives you wonderful memories.

Amazing quilt :)

I am doing the same thing. I am over half done with the color part but have to put all the white and then bring it together with green.

It is just beautiful and what a great keepsake.

A real treasure.