Such as it is the Red Hat Lap which is what I've called it although it grew to fit a full size bed top. So two or one large lap can be kept warm. :lol:

WOOHOO!!!

[Red] Hats off to you, gurlfrend. :P :P :P

WOW A LOT OF WORK.......AND NICELY DONE

OHhh I LOVE IT!!! You did a wonderful job!!

Great! The friendship star variation looks like it would make tiny stars if done as a quilt. Thr red ribbon on top is really eye-catching.

:mrgreen: congratulation....such good feeling to see it done.....happy quilt...

:lol: :D :D :D :D :D So glad it is done!!!!!!!!!

The Red Hat “Lap” really? Topped with a ribbon panel. Left to right then down. Attic window with her two “girls”, Grandmothers fan because she is a grandmother, Jump for Joy block because she teaches aerobics, the heart garden block – because she loves to garden, eccentric star (aka formal garden so named by me) – because it’s going to be showplace, snail trail – because where there are gardens there are snails, Iris – she lives in TN and that is the state flower, sister’s choice – I chose all the blocks and designed this ( just wish the quilting had turned out better, L next block is Mississippi where I live, blocks in a box variation – to use as label, cake - for her birthday/because she bakes cakes, “stamp block with her dog daisy (my creation) – the funny about her going to purchase stamps because postage was going up. The center block “Red Hat” from the picture I took of her, my “Baby Sister” a member of the Red Hat Society, which is for 50+ ladies. I truly hope she enjoys this quilt for years to come. This was to be a “lap quilt” but it grew or had a thyroid problem one. LOL

Now THAT is pretty clever. What a pretty quilt. Such detail! Enjoyed your block descriptions too! That's what makes a quilt, love for each block! KUDOS! :D

Very, very, VERY nice. Soooo creative. What a wonderful sis you are!!

That is one beautiful quilt! I too love that ribbon. I also loved hearing the stories behind the blocks!

Oh what a beauty that quilt is, Debj. You did a great job on it. :) :-)

I hope that is a keeper, I love it......

I look at this quilt and see hours of work and lots of love stitched into it. It is a really, really great quilt. You did great!

This is absolutely beautiful!

My momis a red hatter and she would love this. Great job. Kyia

DebJ:
Knock my red socks off! What a bright, cheerful, cuddly quilt. Love it!
Feathers

love the bow. think i'll try that!! the colors are happy too!

That's great!
I belonged to a Pink Hat Society.
Well, we weren't very active since the person who started it moved away and didn't really get it off the ground.
I for one, am DEFINITELY going to join Red Hat and wear my PURPLE AND RED!!

What a lot of thought and love you put into this quilt! What Red Hatter wouldn't give her best red and purple outfit to own this????

such a happy quilt and it would make anyone happy just to see it every day!

For all of the group that is 'over the pond' - what is a 'Red Hatter??' - I presume it is group of some sort, can someone explain please lol!!

BEAUTIFUL QUILT - I love the bow and ribbon effect, it really sets it off, great colour choices too!!!

A "Red Hatter" is a woman over a certain age I believe - about 45 maybe. There are groups of Red Hatters that meet and go out to dinner and do projects. But to be a red hatter - you just have to meet the age qualifications, not necessary to be in any formal group. This is my understanding of it anyway. I was called a Red Hatter once cuz I wore a red and purple felted hat. However, I just love the hat, and don't really want to be called a Red Hatter!

Thanks stay-at-home, for the explanation - guess I could join your seeing as I am 47!! :D :D

You carry on wearing your hat even if you are '21'!! :lol: :lol: (which you might be- sorry if I imply anything other!!)

Gorgeous!!! What a lot of planning & work! I love how you chose blocks to fit the person! Great work! She'll love it!

Red Hat Society is for women over 50.
Pink Hat Society is for women under 50, but usually for those that are over 40, then they graduate to Red Hat at 50.
Here's a link for you....
http://www.redhatsociety.com/index.aspx

Tirnhi - guess I must be a 'magenta' hatter - being close to 48!! lol!!

Thanks for the info and link :lol: :wink:

The quilt is as much fun to look at as the Red Hatter group is to be around. Your sister will love it and recognize each block. You did a great job!

nice red hat quilt