Beautiful"

That quilt is gorgeous and the color placement really sets it off.

That quilt is out of this world. Just Beautiful.

Wow, I am so jealous. I am making mine to match Jane's as much as possible, but now I am almost sorry I didn't pick my own colors. I am not that fond of brown, but wanted Jane's quilt. Yours is absolutely beautiful and I can't believe you did it so fast. Congratulations. I have finished row E and its not in the picture, but here it is so far. I am hand piecing and hand quilting it.

Stunningly Beautiful, O'My Gosh :shock: :shock: :shock: I Love your Wonderful Quilt!!!! Terrific Job :!: :!: :mrgreen: :-D :-) :lol: :lol: :wink: :XD: :XD: :thumbup: :mrgreen: :!: :!: :thumbup: :shock: :shock:

You are making a great job of it Rhue - pat yourself on the back, yours is far more authentic looking. I have to admit that brown isn't one of my favourite colours either, but I suspect that a lot of what looks like brown today might have been brighter in Jane's day.

I also noticed some of the patterns in the book don't match Jane's actual blocks and I am adjusting them to be closer than the pattern. I wonder why the author changed the designs in places. I may be the only one that noticed. I am noticing too that the brown isn't so bad when you get that splash of pink, blue and yellow in between. And then the red highlights. I am pleased so far, but what a challenge some of the blocks are. I hate paper piecing and tried it a few times with no luck on it pleasing me. I find it very rewarding to hand piece them and it doesn't take as long as you would think it does. Probably would take me longer to paper piece. :)

This is stunning! I particularly like the border pieces -- they add so much! Your do lovely work. Thanks for sharing

Rhue your blocks are very nice . I like the hand work.

Wow! I don't have enough years left to even tackle this quilt. You did a beautiful job. I love your label too.:)

Well, thank you very much. Its very rewarding and I am determined to finish it. :)

I bow to you and send you a round of applause, if I had a quilt

Oscar it would be yours. Very well done!!!

That is beautiful.

Drop Dead Gorgeous!!!

Wow it's gorgeous!

Holy Mackerel! It is perfection. What a lovely way to get through the long winter.

:-D

Very lovely quilt. It's a good thing you had lots of helpers to hold the quilt up for viewing.

Wow, that is smashing...great job

Wow! It so pretty in the batiks and I love your block with your name date etc. Great work.

That is absolutely beautiful! Such an inspiration!

So beautiful - fresh and bright. I really like the format - it brings some order to DJ.

Breathtaking!!! Congratulations on a job done well.

Oh my god Lacelady I can't believe you finished it, borders, scallops and quilting! It is a beautiful piece of art. Also, I love your label! I think its a great idea to document in your label how many pieces make up the quilt. You are an inspiration!

Awesome! it's as lovely as it is amazing. Thanks for posting.

Lesley, Your DJ is beautiful - AND finished!!! I am jealous. I started mine in 1997 and am still working on it. I haven't always been working on it. Brought it out a couple of weeks ago and it's not going back - I'm going to finish it this time. I have about 140 or so of the blocks done , none of the border triangles. All the remaining blocks are cut out as I cut everything out back in 1997. Put each block in it's own sandwich baggie. The guys in the program marvel at the size of the blocks.

The program is in a state prison and I have 200+ men who get paid to make 40" square quilts - perfect laprobe size. We have donated over 8000 quilts since the program began 8 1/2 years ago. I've been running it for nearly 8 years. Everything is done by hand except attaching the binding for the first step. They are allowed to use rotary cutters and scissors, but the tools all live in a locked and very secure cabinet when I'm not there. They can't get to them. This is the reason for my screen name.

Again, your Dear Jane is awesome!!!

Kathy

That's gorgeous!! I wouldn't have the patience to do that. Congrats!!

Wow, wow, wow, to breathtakingly beautiful for words!!!
Now that is what you call an heirloom quilt!!

It is absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful workmanship!

Simply Stunning!

To say this quilt is stunning is such an understatement. Your work is exquisite to be sure. Can't imagine doing this with machine in that length of time...and you handquilted this!

Do hope you will put this on display with quilt guild. Surely is a winner.

Hats off to you! It's gorgeous. You must have spent day and night working on this one.

amazing! i've clicked on it -- saved it to my this pattern i gotta have album.

OH!
It is BEAUTIFUL, Miss Lacelady!
You always do beautiful, wonderful work, but this one really shows off your obsession for quality effort.
Good show! <wave>

I am in awe that you did it so quickly AND hand quilted it!! It is lovely and I know it will be treasured for along time. Wonderful job.

amazing! stunning! georgous! way out of my expertise level. don't think i'd have the patience to do something so intricate. but thanx 4 sharing. you did a fantastic job!

Wow, what an incredible piece of art. An heirloom to be cherished for sure.
Muriel

That is a stunning quilt, and you did a beautiful job on it. thank you so very much for sharing. God bless. Penny

applaud....standing ovation....admiration.....wonderful....congrats... .Quilting Queen....<3....:-)

Hats off to you Kathy for all the work you are doing with those men. I believe there is a similar programme in London, but with a much smaller group. One of their quilts was on display recently in the Victoria and Albert museum. But 8000 in 8 years is a great result. Have you posted any threads on what you (and they) do? If so, I have missed them and would love to know more.