I learned a few weeks ago that a friend of mine from years ago was diagnosed with terminal cancer. I made this quilt for him & learned some great tricks along the way. Spray adhesive is awesome! I was able to sandwich & machine quilt like a charm; no puckers & no pinning. I also learned to machine quilt with the feed dogs up, I just set the presser foot tension on low. Fast & easy. I made this quilt in one week & worked 40 hours @ my 'other' job.

You made such a beautiful quilt! I'm sure it will be cherished! Sorry to hear about your friend.

That's lovely!!

That's lovely!!

Beautiful!!

What a beautiful quilt! Batiks have become my favorite. It looks very warm and comfortable and I'm sure your friend will feel that way snuggling up underneath. That's very thoughtful of you to make such a precious gift. You did a great job!

It's beautiful. How sweet of you to make it for him. It will be a real comfort. He'll love it.

Ok, first, lovely, lovely quilt!!! Such a treasure to be wrapped in that. :-D

Second, how do you do free motion with the presser foot tension on low?

Thanks for info.

Gifts like that are gifts from the heart! It's beautiful! My sympathies for your friend!

beautiful love the pattern, what is it

I love that! Beautiful colors and cool pattern!!

Wonderful quilt and wonderful friend

The pattern is "Zen" from better homes & gardens 'quilt lovers' favorites' book. Super easy. My machine is a 34 year-old viking, so if I dial the pressure foot all the way down I have control over the stitching. Maybe it's not possible on newer machines.

Its beautiful!

The quilt is wonderful. I am sorry to hear about your friend, I know he will love the quilt. And I love your red hair!

Yes, it is a beauty!! I hope your friend can enjoy it for a long time to come. Great and thoughtful job!! :thumbup: :D

May I ask, which adhesive did you use. Seems like products don't all work the same so like to hear what others were successful with. LOve your quilt.

beautiful all the way around...

Very nice quilt. You make it sound so easy.

I love batiks...

What a thoughtful thing to do. It's a beautiful quilt. Thanks for sharing.

I'm sorry to hear about your friend. You quilt is beautiful and he is going to love it. Basting spray is the best. Thanks for sharing.

What lovely quilt. What a blessing you are to your friend. You did such a pretty job. God bless you!!!

What a beautiful gift for a friend in need. The colors are very soothing.

Beautiful quilt! You are a great friend!

Beautiful quilt! Love your color selections. Your friend is very fortunate to have someone as caring as you.

Great job. Sorry to hear about your friend!

Beautiful quilt. Nice job!

Beautiful quilt you made for your friend, so sorry to hear about his illness. I also use the spray adhesive on everything...from the beginning actually, for the same reasons no puckers or pinning. I would be interested to learn more from you about how you machine quilt with the feed dogs up...also how you adjust the presser foot tension.



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Beautiful quilt. Sorry about your friend.

Beautiful quilt! Sorry to hear about your friend.

What a wonderful friend you must be...Sorry to hear about your friends health challenges...but the quilt should make anyone smile. Great job....it is lovely!

Beautiful quilt. I am sure you friend will find it comforting. I love the pattern and I see that you have given us your source, but I find that there are numerous BHG volumes... Do you remember which one?? Thanks, Jean

Beautiful quilt, sorry about your friend.

Beautiful quilt. I hope it will bring some comfort to your friend!

A beautiful quilt and you are a beautiful friend.

What a beautiful gift. I'm sure many good wishes and prayers went into every stitch.

I love the color combination and pattern! While your friend is going through an incredibly difficult and potentially lonely time, he will always feel the warmth of a good friend when snuggled under this!

Wonderful quilt !!
This will mean so much to him and bring a lot of comfort :)

The reason to make the quilt is sad and something good came of it. the quilt is beautiful. Prayers for your friend.