I hope I never "finish" this quilt!
 

After an 2 month involuntary hiatus, I finally am able to do some quilting again (woohoo!) and knocked out this UFO that has been years in the making, although "finished" isn't quite the right word...I've attached a bunch of souvenir patches, pins, and even smashed pennies from different places, events, and attractions that I have visited. I hope to keep added new things to it, and when it's full, I'll just add another row all the way around! So the goal is to never finish it!

It is made out of old jeans (front and back), with a layer of W&N (yes, it does weigh a ton, lol!) that is going to be my "car quilt" for camping and picnics and such.

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It's lovely, JJ! So many memories! I love that you'll be using it, but I hope you take care of it, too, because it's really beautiful.

a very interesting project!

Wow, it is really unique. I hope it is layered with as many happy memories as you can fit on it. Make sure you history the back so others no how unique this quilt is.

Awesome quilt and great idea!

And what a great pattern for attaching the souvinirs - you've got large squares, small squares, rectangles, and triangles. Every patch or pin will fit onto one of those.

This quilt is a treasure trove of travel memories. your creativity is so fun.

What a treasure! I hope it keeps growing, too. I love my smashed pennies … nice to see yours.

Wonderful Quilt!!! Glad to hear you are back to being able to work with it and hope you can go to many more places to gather patches!

What a great idea! Glad you're able to be back at your sewing.

Fun quilt!

I made a family memory quilt (not as nice as yours) and my family is fighting over it. They say no matter what is in the will, they will contest in court..... (just joking). Yours is a real treasure. I just love it.

Great job!

That is a great treasure quilt. Wonderful to keep memories from being put in a drawer or just filed away. Kudos!

That is a great quilt. If you use it outside please put a cover under it to keep it clean.

What a cool idea! My son has a drawer full of stuff like that. Now you've given me ideas!

Neat idea. I hope it ends up being the largest quilt any of us has ever seen. BrendaK

really cute....luv the patches!!

Wow it's amazing how those patches have elevated your quilt. Great job!

Great, great project that is so special and meaningful. Keep up the work on the project and I, also, hope you never finish it. So much fun collecting all that stuff!

Love it! So creative...

Fabulous quilt! What a delightful way to showcase your memories. And what an idea you have given to many of us. I have many pins from quilt shows and shops. I may not use jeans but will definitely be looking through my stash!

What a wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing!

What a cool project!!! I really like what you're doing.

This is such a great idea. GD has collected those smashed pennies for a few years.

Nice quilt.

What a fun idea for a car quilt.

My goodness, that looks like a lot of work, and so successfully made. I love that it can grow!

What a wonderful, idea! The quilt is fantastic!

Nice quilt and what a creative way to have memories every time you use it.

Great quilt and so full of wonderful memories

Oh how cool, lots of happy memories.

What a fabulous quilt!! I love it and can imagine you picnicking in the woods with it!

How unique. I love it.

Wonderful quilt of memories ready to help you make more. :)

What a lovely idea. All your memories together in a quilt. Great job.

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

What a great way to remember your trips. I love the idea that you don't want to "finish" the quilt. Happy trails!

Fascinating.