Here is the hot air balloon quilt that I designed and just finished. Whewwwwww it took me a while but here it is.

Wow, I love it. :) :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

So cool! do you go up in hot balloons?

Thanks. It is truly one of a kind. I will never attempt another one like it. I saved the patterns but they will probably be filed away somewhere. It took me a year off and on. And I am still not satisfied. I am taking it to a quilt show next week. Will post how it does.

NOOOOOOOOOOOO! They are beautiful but I would only like to watch from the ground. My feet are planted.

That is awesome. I love it, too! That is a one of a kind piece of art. Great Job!

Thanks. Wish now I had used different colors but I used what I had on hand.

Beautiful - I love hot air balloons!

I love all the colors in the balloons, and the background cloud fabric is awesome! You could just lie down on this and dream away!

Very Artistic! :D You did a wonderful job! :D

Thanks to all for all of the nice compliments. You are too kind.

THat is beautiful. Love it!

Julie

That is absolutely gorgeous. I did a crossstitch of hot air balloons a few years ago... I wonder if I could find that? Hmmmm...

Hi #1 Piecemaker,

Found it!

If you'd like to have it, PM me your postal address and I'll slip it in an envelope and send it to you!

I would love to have it. Thanks ever so much.

I have your address written down so edit your message now and remove it... wouldn't want a sicko to get it! LOL

I'll mail it this week... SO happy it will have a home where it will be loved!

The more I look at your cross stitch, Mamagus, the more I get another brain storm. I have always thought that you can make a quilt from any cross stitch pattern by using different colors for the blocks instead of thread. Anyway, the cross stitch will look great in a picture frame above my bed.

It just fit on the scanner bed so it is not very big... you could make it into a throw pillow for the bed... or frame it!

Great. Thanks again. I am sure it is nice. Anyway it was nice of you to offer it to me. Not many people would do that.Quilters are the nicest people!

Hi, piecemaker! That's a beautiful quilt! I love all the colors and the beautiful, cloud background! Awesome design and work!

Oh wow, awesome, i'm sure it will look fantastic at the quilt show!

wow wow beautiful, yes i agree with Barb M it will look fantastic at the quilt show. Thanks for posting .

I love it. When I taught 5th grade several years ago our team theme was hot air balloons. I still have a soft spot for them. You did an amazing job!

WOW! Great job! Really nice!

Mamagus, Got the great hot air balloon picture in the mail. It will look lovely hanging with the quilt. Thanks ever so much. I will enjoy it for a long long time. Every time I look at it it will remind me of how great friends can be made by sharing. What can I do for you? Thanks again. # piecemaker.

Great quilt! You do wonderful work.

Absolutely fantastic! Can I say I am just "blown" away by your work.

Piecemaker, I think your design is stunning!

Awww... your appreciation is thanks enough! Just tell anyone who asks where it came from, that your friend Lori in Newfoundland sent it to you!
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Wow--that's one awesome quilt. Did you go to the show yet?

DreamXer--I like your avatar photo.

Your quilt is great - how did you do in the quilt show?

very nice..

I sure will. When I received the letter in the mail, my husband asked who I knew in Canada. I didn't know anybody. Now I do. This is great. Now not only do I know someoneelse who loves quilting but I also know someone who lives in another country! My quilting girls will be as excited as I am. Thanks again.

This is a beautiful quilt...it has brought back fond memories of the one time I have dared to go in one...we watched the sunrise over the valley of the kings in Egypt...amazing experience - stunning views and as all the locals don't have any roofs on their houses due to tax avoidance, I was so fascinated by all the people lay in bed, waking up as we passed and waving at us!! We had a crash landing too....in some poor farmers animal pen!!!!!! :D :lol: We all did a dance when we climbed out to send our prayers to the gods for getting us down safely :? :roll: :roll:

That is a lovely quilt top! I just used a blue hot air balloon print for the back of a king size quilt. It is one of those 108" wide backing fabrics. I was wondering if you found it for the back of your quilt too?

How did the quilt show go?

what a beaitful quilt ,who is it for whoever gets it will be so lucky my son wanted me to make one for my grand daugther , your quilt is so cheerie nellie

Hello ladies, Sorry I haven't answered any of these questions but they came in on my bulk mail.(Guess I will have to fix that) I showed the quilt and didn't win any thing on it. Did get to see a young mother take pictures of her kids in front of it.That was cool. Took third place on my double wedding ring though. That was exciting. I have it all tucked away for now along with the picture mamagus sent me.

No. I haven't seen that kind of backing. I used some balloons to fill in the gaps off of some material I found at the last minute. Would have liked that, if I could have found some. Since Wal-Mart took the fabric out of our store I have been lost.

Hi Izy, What an experience! I can only imagine flying in one. I am scared of heights. Anticipating that crash landing I think. I just think they are so pretty.