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allie1448 02-28-2016 08:41 AM

across the miles
 
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This one was made for my son. He lives in London UK and I live in Canada so the london skyline and the Toronto skyline. Animals and leaves appliqued around the borders.

nativetexan 02-28-2016 08:50 AM

Oh how lovely!! what imagination you have. He should love it!!

ManiacQuilter2 02-28-2016 08:56 AM

Wow, what imagination you have. One of my best friend's daughter lives in London.

PaperPrincess 02-28-2016 08:57 AM

How wonderful!!!

QuiltnNan 02-28-2016 09:10 AM

very nicely done

tebill 02-28-2016 09:18 AM

Living in different countries but still connected! Beautiful!

quiltingcandy 02-28-2016 09:20 AM

Your quilt is fantastic!

dunster 02-28-2016 09:34 AM

What a wonderful design, makes a very special quilt for your son.

Trapunta 02-28-2016 10:06 AM

Very thoughtful of you! He'll love it!

NatalieF 02-28-2016 10:16 AM

wow that's awesome. How did you accomplish the skylines? are they appliques?

willferg 02-28-2016 10:18 AM

Oh, that is wonderful! What a great idea for someone far from home but close to your heart!

OhCanada 02-28-2016 10:25 AM

Great concept and you made it into a very special one-of-a-kind and beautiful quilt!

quiltsRfun 02-28-2016 10:37 AM

What an amazing quilt! It really reaches the heart. Your son will love it. Is it your own design?

QM 02-28-2016 10:52 AM

Lovely concept, well done. I would imagine he'll treasure it.

Tartan 02-28-2016 11:31 AM

Great quilt!

lynnie 02-28-2016 11:33 AM

what a beautiful quilt. love the skylines

Monale 02-28-2016 11:42 AM

What a great quilt!

marilynr 02-28-2016 12:01 PM

Such amazing talent. A very special gift.

redquilter 02-28-2016 12:13 PM

Really neat! Love the two skylines. Great work.

allie1448 02-28-2016 12:19 PM

Thank you! Yes they are appliques, I downloaded simple clipart outlines and enlarged them and then cut them out. all sewn onto quilt top by machine blanket stitch and then SID once the quilt was loaded onto my longarm.

Originally Posted by NatalieF (Post 7479408)
wow that's awesome. How did you accomplish the skylines? are they appliques?


busy fingers 02-28-2016 12:25 PM

How very clever and special.

joyce888 02-28-2016 02:12 PM

Gorgeous quilt!

GreatStarter 02-28-2016 03:43 PM

What a wonderful designed quilt. I am sure it will have great meaning for him!

csharp 02-28-2016 03:45 PM

Wow, that is such an original idea. He will be thrilled. Thanks for sharing.

allie1448 02-28-2016 04:19 PM

Yes it is my own design, I just made it up as I went along lol

Originally Posted by quiltsRfun (Post 7479418)
What an amazing quilt! It really reaches the heart. Your son will love it. Is it your own design?


Merrylin 02-28-2016 05:30 PM

Wonderful! What a unique way to blend the two cities.

Pam S 02-28-2016 05:32 PM

What a neat idea!

Jingle 02-28-2016 05:52 PM

A gorgeous quilt and colors. You are very talented.

RedGarnet222 02-28-2016 06:41 PM

So Cool! I know he will just love this.

Mariposa 02-28-2016 07:28 PM

Very creative, and well done!

jenOSU 02-28-2016 07:54 PM

Very clever and well done :)

juneayerza 02-28-2016 11:37 PM

I'm in serious awe. I envy people like you who can visulize a concept and then make it come to life. Love the quilt.

DOTTYMO 02-28-2016 11:42 PM

What a lovely skyline of London. The whole quilt is beautiful.

barnbum 02-29-2016 03:39 AM

That is os creative! Love the darks for the skyline.

Homespun 02-29-2016 03:53 AM

Gorgeous quilt!

sewnsewer2 02-29-2016 05:09 AM

Oh I really like this!

jetayre 02-29-2016 05:35 AM

Very unique and lovely.

Karamarie 02-29-2016 05:47 AM

Lovely quilt - are the leaves and animals raw edged applied?

skypony 02-29-2016 05:49 AM

I think he's gonna love it. Beautiful quilt.

coopah 02-29-2016 06:01 AM

That is such a clever idea! Just love the colors, and workmanship.


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