Batik quilt for DIL
 

I love Kim Brackett's quilt books, have made several of her quilts and they have always turned out perfect. So when DIL's 50th birthday was coming up, I asked her if she wanted to pick out the fabric and the quilt pattern. I took over all of Kim's books and a few others but she picked this particular pattern. Because I have a dear dog sitting by me, I can't get up and see what pattern it is but trust me, it's in her book. I was a little dismayed by the pattern as DIL wanted bright batiks in the quilt and Kim's pattern had kind of mellow fabrics. But I cut the blocks and DH helped me with the color placement, it took quite a while to place them. I did add a second border. I haven't been longarm quilting much due to my #@% machine but I bought a panto and it turned out OK. I used a peachy batik on the back and the feathers turned out pretty good, I love the turquoise binding. She will receive the quilt next week and I think she will like it. I guess AARP sent her some kind of letter welcoming her to being 50 and she sent me a Snapfish photo saying "I think I'm going to puke !" Maybe the quilt will help her with becoming 50?

That is beautiful and DIL is going to love it. it should smooth out the wrinkles of becoming 50 (50 was hard). You do get discounts with AARP, lol.

very pretty!!!

Island chain is one of my favorite patterns of hers. I made mine with Hoffman's Hummingbird collection. Still haven't had time to attach the border.

So beautiful and such a great design! After I turned 50, I came to appreciate the wisdom of Bo Diddly who said age ain't nothing but a number.

This quilt it beautiful. I absolutely LOVE it! I'm going to be 50 in ~4 years! Maybe I should make myself this quilt!!!!

Just googled the pattern and you know what? I own it! Whoop! Whoop!! Guess whose gonna make this quilt really soon? Yup! Me! Thanks for posting your beautiful quilt for your DIL!

This is a really fine quilt. Obviously, it's what your DIL wanted. Such a fine gift!

I love it!!! I think it will make her feel better about turning 50!

Gorgeous quilt!!

Wonderful quilts. Just my style!

What a fun, happy quilt!

Wow! I love it!

Very colorful and nice. She should love it.

Gee, I'll turn 50 again if I get one of those! Beautiful!

Watson

beautiful colors, beautiful quilt

I'd turn 50 all over again to know that quilt was coming my way! Terrific!

It's a beautiful bright & happy quilt & she'll love it even if she doesn't love her new age; you did great!

Maniac, Thanks for the name of the quilt & yours is beautiful, too. I love linked patterns.

Beautiful quilt! Great balance of colors too~ :)

It turned out really pretty!! Nice job

Your fabric choice is great. Love the pattern.

Very nice - that border is perfect.

Yes, the name is correct, maniacquilter2 and yours is gorgeous. I did all batiks, the background is a very light beige batik, but you could do any color as I did, as long as the contrast is there. I absolutely love Kim's books and wish she would issue a charm square pattern book. It was a fun quilt to make and it might help her with being 50.

Your quilt is beautiful and bright! That looks like a really fun pattern. DIL will be
DI-LIGHTED!!!

She will love it...

She will love it !!! This is very lively and vibrant, just like every 50 yr old should be!! The colors fit nicely
with this pattern. You did a great job!

It's beautiful. You did a great job. It is very cheerful.

Beautiful quilt and I love that pattern. Also am a lover of batiks.

Some stores give discounts when you are 50 or more. That should ease some of the pain.
Love the quilt, the colors and pattern.

Wow, I love your quilt!!

Your quilt is beautiful with the lively colors. I was inspired by a quilt that Maniac had put a picture of on the QB and I am looking for that book now. I went down to our local JoAnn's and they were out but I will find it someplace. Beautiful quilt and love the pattern. I loved Maniac's quilt too.

Very pretty, will have to see if it's in my book.

Love batiks and your quilt! Tell her these 50's are great - I started to get the senior discount at some of the local fabric stores :)

What a lovely quilt

Beautiful quilts.

Gorgeous!! I love that design too as well as the colors you chose!! Great job, she's going to love it!! :thumbup:

It's 'Island Chain' and I have one hanging on my wall - batiks with black.

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I love the quilt pattern and all the batik fabrics. She's going to love it.

Nice quilt.