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My leader and ender project
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A few years ago I made a DWR quilt, handquilted it and gave it to my brother and his wife. They were longarmers, made a lot of quilts and loved the DWR pattern. My sister-in-law passed away last November and now my brother finds comfort in that quilt that they both loved so much. I'm glad because if one loses a mate one has had for 59 years one needs comfort wherever it can be found. But my niece has always drooled over that quilt and wished for a DWR as pretty as that one, etc.etc.etc. So I thought,"Why not?" And I cut the almost 2000 pieces and put them beside my sewing machine and used them for leaders and enders. The one I made my brother was scrappy and so this one is too. It used a LOT of scraps that were too small for most everthing else. It is finally done but my hand quilting days are over so my brother quilted it for me on his longarm. Sh-h-h-h-h, it is for my niece for Christmas so don't tell.;)
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Very clever of you to do this as a "leaders and enders" project! Working on two quilts at once without batting an eye. I love the finished quilt.
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Beautiful!! And what a great aunt you are!!
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She will certainly treasure this quilt!
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No wonder, it is beautiful.
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Beautiful quilt. I don't usually care for the DWR block but I love yours. I am a scrappy girl and your use of scraps makes your quilt so warm and comfy looking. Really nice job, your niece will love it.
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WOW - it is beautiful! Great job!
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Absolutely gorgeous!!!! Thanks for showing it.
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It is beautiful and I just know she will adore it as much as she adores you!
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What a beautiful Christmas surprise!
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So beautiful! I just love how all the colors work together!
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that's a beauty.
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Looks Great! I'm sure she'll appreciate it.
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Lovely DWR!
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Oh how nice that this can be done for your niece.
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That's wonderful! What a labor of love, too!
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That's a beautiful quilt. Love it!
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Wow what a Christmas present, am I on your list Lol :)
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What a lovely surprise that will be, I hope she appreciates all your hard work, beautiful quilt.
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I love your scrappy take on a classic pattern. Your niece will love it.
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Beautiful quilt. A lot of love went into making it. I'll have to find information on leaders and enders. Any suggestions.
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very nicely done
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What a lucky niece. She is going to love it and you for making it!
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Wow ! That is a lot of work! She will cherish that quilt a very nice gift. Beautiful and great job! :thumbup:
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It is a gorgeous! She will love it. This is one of my all time favorite patterns.
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Great way to sneak up on a DWR........
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I'm sorry for the loss of your sister-in-law. That's a beautiful gift you're giving! I've always loved that pattern, and your piecing skills are wonderful and make it even better.
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beautiful quilt!!!
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She's going to love it.
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A lovely quilt and sure to be the best Christmas present ever!!!!
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Love your scrappy DWR quilt.
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Definitely a keepsake quilt and a creative way to utilize your pieces
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A beautiful quilt. I still say I'm going to make one of these.
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Simply gorgeous and a great story.
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What a beautiful Christmas surprise!
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Amazing! Love your quilt. Great work!
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Originally Posted by Pinkiris
(Post 7274064)
Very clever of you to do this as a "leaders and enders" project! Working on two quilts at once without batting an eye. I love the finished quilt.
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very pretty. i'm still wanting to make one, but still on the fence about how i'm going to do it.
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Love it! Great quilting too!
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Very nice....
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