This is my forever quilt top. It has been in the making for 1 1/2 years. In the planning stage for 3 months. This is for Christmas for my DD and DSIL. It got put on the back burner several times while my husband and my mother were ill. Then after they both died this summer, every time I started working on it I would cry. But, I finally got the top completed. Today, I ordered the backing, which will be Northcutt's Stonehenge Blue wide backing. It has the same colors as the top does. I am glad to be at this stage with this quilt. I so badly want it done. Everytime I thought I was finished, I stood back and looked. Never seemed quite finished to me, so I kept adding fish and other things. After the quilting is done, I plan to add some coins to the chest and crystals throughout the quilt. Oh, and necklaces for the mermaids. My sister painted the coral at the bottom and they are appliqued also. I'm not an artist by any means, so my mermaids are not the prettiest.

Very nice!

WOW! WOW! WOW! I love this quilt! They will too :D:D:D

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beautiful, I love it.....Michele

Love you quilt!!

That is absolutely outstanding. You ARE an artist!

Beautiful! Your mermaids are adorable! Good job :thumbup:

OMG that is fantastic. Yes--you are an artist!!

WOW!! wonderful I love it. you are quite talented.

Your quilt is beautiful. I'm so sorry for you loss. Some people say our lives are like quilts in that they are many small pieces put together. May this finished quilt be the beginning of your healing.

Nicely said. A beautiful quilt.

Love the quilt!! It is so beautiful.
My condolences on the loss of both your mother and your husband. That must have been quite a blow!!!

It's absolutely beautiful! I love it.

That is a gorgeous quilt. Thanks for sharing.

Just beautiful & you are definately an artist!

Absolutely beautiful! I love the theme! Thank you so much for sharing it! WOW!

I love the quilt :lol: :lol: I am in awe of you--seriously. This is a wonderful wonderful quilt.

Amazing quilt!

Just beautiful!

i think this quilt is just gorgeous!! i love fish and would absolutely love to make one like this someday. you are very skilled, and i'm sure they will be amazed by the amount of detailed work you put into this!

Sorry to hear of your loss, Your quilt is so gorgeous. I was making one for my mother when she died I never did finish it. She has been gone 10 years. Mayber one of my kids will finish it someday

You really should finish that quilt. It would be a healing process, even after all the years. Think of all the provenence that is associated with that quilt you started.

You are very talented - I am sorry to hear about your mother and husband - but of course quilting helps with the memories -
This may sound rude but I see a lot of abbreviations for people in families and was wondering what DD and DSIL are for - I must sound a little dopey but being an aussie I just wondered if you could enlighten me

Once again a beautiful quilt something I would cherish having a love for the sea

You don't learn unless you ask.
DD- dear Daughter
DSIL - dear son in law

Your quilt is truly a work of art! I am glad to see you get something this amazing accomplished with all that you have been thru this last couple of years! It must have been very therapeutic for you. So sorry to hear of your loss of your mom and your husband. Awesome quilt!

WOW!! :shock: That sure looks like a lot of work! It turned out really nice! Personally, I like your mermaids!! Too cute!!! :thumbup:

Love your quilt. They will love it. Sorry about your losses.

I am so sorry for your great losses. Glad you went back to your quilting it is good therapy.

The quiltt amazes me with all the beautiful colors. I will look at it a number of times and find something new each time.
You did great art. work. I love the yellow fish. The octypuse over the chest is neat. The murmaids are cute. Good job. You did alot of extra art work. Your imbellishments will add much to it.

Thank you for educating me a liitle more. Have a great day and everyday ending in 'y'

Beautiful.

Beautiful. You put a lot of work into it and I'm sure your DD will love it.

That is sooo very good. wow it is wanting to turn me into an aquatic dweller.You are definately an artist. Sorry you have had hard time finishing it with family losses. You have created a masterpiece, Thank you for sharing

OMG!!! Very nice quilt! You did a GREAT job!

Your Quilt is SOooooo Stunningly Ausume, Terrific, Wonderful, Beautiful etc, ect!!!! I could never imagine makeing such an ausome Quilt!! How did you get started and did you have a pattern or did you just make your own design? I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your husband and your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I understand what you are going through as I lost my secound husband 20 years ago when I was 4 weeks pregnant with my third son and this past March I lost my mom to cancer. If you ever need to talk just pm me with your # and I can call you! May GOD Bless you and your family and know that we all Love you and are here for you on our Quilt Board, Our Family!

Love and Many Hug's Ms. Shawn

What a wonderful quilt!

Wow, what an awesome quilt. I love it. Great job and thanks for sharing. They are going to love it.

wow...that is awesome. I love the jelly fish.

Your quilt is exquisite. Condolences on the loss of your loved ones.

That is such a wonderful quilt. I am so sorry for your loss, as well. I lost my dad the summer of '09. I am still not dealing with it well. I am glad you are quilting. I had no motivation for it for a year. It feels so good to get back into it. It is healing.