A dear friend of mine who is a quilting inspiration to me recently finished her Dear Jane quilt top. It is so gorgeous I just had to share it with you all. It took her 6 years from beginning to end. She is sending it to a woman to hand quilt for her.

Oh my, your friend does wonderful work. It's stunning. A true labor of love.

Oh my goodness ~ what a masterpiece. A real treasure. Thanks for sharing.

that is gorgeous time well spent, something to cherish for ever

Your friend's Dear Jane is stunning! :) What a beautiful heirloom she has created. :)

What a beautiful quilt. Yes, I think it does deserve hand quilting! :lol: :lol:

Oh my gosh....A Labor of Love..... What a Beauty!!!!......that is one I want to do some day but all those small pieces.....man.....Best of Show for sure......Thanks so much for sharing!!!.....:-)

wow! I think everyone has said it all...just awesome
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Oh Wow!!! You werent kidding! It is gorgeous!!!!

WOW!!!!!!!

That's really special! Wonder how the lady will hand quilt it? Be sure to show us when she's finished.

That's beautiful!

Wow, that absolutely takes my breath away! How on earth do you managae to maintain your interest for 6 years???? It's a stunning quilt!

Wow! :shock:

Everyone would be inspired by that wonderful quilt Marcia. Your friend's work is beautiful.

Wow!!! Beautiful, she must be so proud of herself. A work of love indeed

Amazing work, :D :D :D

I am fascinated by miniatures, did she sew them by hand or machine??

That is beautiful. She did a FANTASTIC job. A Dear Jane quilt is on my ultimate to do list :)

Beautiful!! Way over my skill.

wow, what an accomplishment....beautiful

How beautiful! This is sure to become an heirloom.

Beautiful!

I love the Dear Jane quilt. Your friend did a beautiful job. I'm glad she's getting it hand quilted. It deserves it!

All I can say is WOW! That is amazing!

GORGEOUS :D

Oh my goodness -- that is just awesome!! (I don't think I could do that in 60 years.....)

WOW ! Tell your friend we all LOVE it :lol:
Sharon

Inspiring! I only have 4 blocks of mine finished. I was going to do it all by hand because of a comment DFIL made about my DMIL and her quilting. Then DH asked what I was thinking-use the machine! He isn't concerned with the method- he is more concerned about how many I finish.

Thanks for sharing the pics!! I planned on seven years :lol:

Izy-She bought the computer software in addition to the book. Some of the blocks she paper pieced, some she machine pieced and others she hand appliqued.

She does absolutely amazing work. I am so proud of her.

She's amazing! :D :shock:

Wow! That is wonderful. I want to make one.........someday.

Vicky

Wow. That is one awesome quilt. I am amazed.

Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

FABULOUS--- many times over FABULOUS!!

Riley

GORGEOUS!!! That is by far my favorite quilt ever!! I saw one at the first quilt show I went to and immediately fell in love with it. I bought the book and the software, just haven't gotten around to it. Someday. Please tell your friend she did an awesome job!!

My oh my that is one work of dedication, simply beautiful tell your friend.

Beautiful work!

I've made this quilt but I must say mine is not this lovely!

I would like to use the excuse that mine is lacking because there were not the wonderful CW Fabric available then as now.That happens to be true!

The whole truth would be that I have honed my skills making this quilt.
There is all the difference in the world of my beginning blocks & the ending blocks. This quilt is a great teacher!

Riley

Wow Is there any repeat blocks? She really did a beautiful job! Thanks for showing this marcia.

I don't know how I didn't see this thread until now....it is just gorgeous Marcia! Tell your friend that we stand in awe of her. I'd love to make a Jane quilt someday...I'm not sure it would be that nice though. Wonderful job!!