A while ago (we won't mention how long) I posted that I needed help with the quilting of this quilt I pieced. I tried to quilt it myself by hand and machine, but my lack of experience was ruining it. So I hired out a local quilter named Rosie and she did exactly what I was looking for.
This quilt was created from a photo of my daughters favorite place. I had a photo that I dragged around everywhere trying to match the fabric and this is what I came up with.
Rosie added the trees, water plants and water lillies. She used metallic thread in the water and gave the sky some clouds. We are all pleased with how it came out....especially Sara. Rosie suggested that I enter it in one of the local quilt shows this summer. I think I just might.
Enjoy.

Beautiful quilt. Love that you made it from a picture that you had. Great job!!

here's more. I ran out of room!

Kelly I love it! what a cool idea, I bet Sara is very impressed with your skills! :D :D :D

That is gorgeous. I don't think it could have turned out, any nicer. You certainly have a treasure in this quilt!! Thanks for sharing.
:D :D :D

Simpily put just beautiful :D

Very pretty!

Kelly

Absolutely Beautiful - what more can I say. :D :D :D

Tisha

Awesome quilt!! Rosie is right, you should enter it in the show.

Lovely! It looks to be show quality! WTG! :lol:

Great job,

I love quilts like that with such artistic touches.

I love this quilt, how amazingly clever you are to work it out from a picture, what a treasure :D :D :D

That is amazing!!! :!: :!:
You did a fantastic job!

What a great quilt ! A true family treasure :lol:
Sharon

Really turned out nice. You should be very proud.

What a great idea. It is very nice.

awesome!

FANTASTIC--it looks like a lot of thinking
and planning went into it!

Pat yourself on the back! :lol:

Wow that is beautiful. A great quilt based on someones wonderful memories. How could you go wrong.

Wonderful!! Yep -- you should enter it into the show!

Beautiful!

WOW!!!! 8) 8) 8)

Wow! :shock: :!: :thumbup:

What an awesome quilt!!! Definitely enter it in the quilt show!!!

Here is the picture that started it all.

WOW!! Truly awesome! You and your quilter did a great job.

Thanks everyone for all your comments.

Stunning!! What a treasure you've made. If you enter it in the show (which you should) you should put the pic framed in a nice frame on display with it!! It really is spectacular!!

How on earth did I miss this post? Oh Kelly that is gorgeous..... What are you working on now?

I love your picture quilt! I would call it, "Red sky in the night". After that old saying , "Red sky in the morning sailor's warning, Red Sky at night, sailor's delight". But, it isn't my quilt, so I will butt out. LoL!

I hope you do enter it. It deserves recognition by the local guild. All your lovely work is beautiful.

Well, I'll be that turned out super nice and I agree you must enter in a quilt show.

How FUN!! Love the colors.

Bev- I am also working on the 'donation quilt' for Relay for Life. I posted it on the board also.

Thanks again everyone for your comments.

Ok, I'll do a search on it..... ok i did see that one and commented. its gorgeous...

That's a beautiful quilt. Plus it holds meaning since it was from a picture! Great job!

Just thougth I would keep you updated on the quilt.
I did get up the courage to enter it into a local quilt show after debating for a while. I didn't do half bad. I got a 3rd place Peoples Choice on the first day and a 2nd place Peoples Choice on day two.
That has given me a boost to take on more quilting challenges.....wonder what I will do next.....

WOW Kelly -- CONGRATS! You go girl!! I'm so proud of you!!!!!

Woohoo - way to go. Good job!

Congratulations, Kelly!!!!! How totally exciting!!!!! :D :D