Mom's quilt finished
 

My mom bought this sampler quilt at an estate sale and it was about 90% hand quilted. I asked for suggestions and everyone agreed that the center should be finished with hand quilting. I did that, and was actually pretty happy with my results. My bit of hand quilting is to the left of the house block.

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The other suggestion was that since there was a lot of fullness in the borders, I should quilt that in piano keys. I knew I would machine quilt that, and that I am incapable of quilting straight lines, so I decided to experiment with feathers. I knew Mom wouldn't mind if they weren't perfect, so it was a perfect opportunity. My feathers are better than my straight lines, but they will not be wining any blue ribbons!

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But at least now the quilt is finished and Mom and Dad have it on their bed. It is a very nice quilt. The maker even made a signature block.

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Some more of the blocks:

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And her quilting from the back:

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Thanks for looking,

Darren

Great finish on this one. You did a great job with the feather border. Your Mom will be pleased.

nice job! looking at those colors brings back a lot of memories!! from Way back!

lovely quilt

Thanks for sharing!

Excellent! This is lovely work to finish off the old gal.... Great job on the feathers...I've got sketch book full practice feathers but not a single quilt so kudo's for going for it!

nice save! Beautiful stitches...

A beautiful treasure for you to enjoy Darren. Great work by both of you.

A true treasure!