Well, I have finished my THIRD quilt! You seasoned pros out there are probably laughing your butts off, having probably finished the multitude of gifts you plan to give out this year!
I am SO PROUD of this and can't wait til they see it...I am secretly hoping they just don't like it, so I can keep it for myself!
I have a public album of the photos, since I can only post three here (and I am over the moon about the entire project!!) here: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredi...5AE&feat=email
I, of course, can point out ALL of the flaws but, I figure that will go into the album I have started so I "grow" with each quilt I make. I am a sewer but have only recently started quilting so this may not be in the "traditional sense" of quilting, as you may all know...forgive me but, I do what I know best and try to apply it to your techniques here.
I SO ENJOY learning from all of you and have to say a BIG THANK YOU to the person who brought my attention to an actual needle that should be used for metallic thread! I have been fighting with it since I started and, fight no more! :oops: :oops:

This is absolutely stunning...the design and the fabrics are perfect together. A true work of art...you should feel very proud of yourself.

Very beautiful. Yes, be very proud!

That is one classy quilt :thumbup: :mrgreen: :thumbup:

Wow!!!!!

WOW... This is only your third quilt! That is gorgeous!

Wow was the first thing that came to my mind also. Beautiful!

Beautiful!! :D

Beautiful!

No need to apologize! Whatever you're doing, keep on doing it. This is lovely. If they don't like it, my address is...... LOL

very, very nice - wish my third quilt looked as nice -heck, I wish my 13th quilt looked so nice! :)

my goodness but you are a quick learner, your quilt is truly very classy. Keep it up, An Happy quilting

"You seasoned pros out there are probably laughing your butts off"

Huh? What? I know my third attempt at making a quilted project didn't look anything like yours, and I've been quilting for 20 years. Your work is creative, thoughtful, and downright wonderful. Pat yourself on the back since we can't but wish we could.

wwwwwwo its wonderful I love it good job
why u not pic the hole quilt? that make me ask
the Lillies is the back
the square is front
so it is double face, right?

Beautiful! Your choice of fabrics and quilting are flawless!

Wow ..A Beautiful Quilt, it looks like you put a ton of work into this one.Just stunning.

Holy cow!!! I seriously doubt anyone here is laughing. This is a stunning quilt. I love both sides. WOW!!

All of your comments mean the world to me! Thanks so much for the continuous support and encouragement I find here!
You guys are wonderful! Merry Christmas to you ALL!!

oh my gosh. that is gorgeous. actually you can post all you want. just 3 at a time. then hit reply and post 3 more etc

What an awesome job.

This is a STUNNING quilt. You chose very difficult fabrics and threads that many of us avoid, and if there are flaws, I don't see them!

Beautiful!!

Very pretty! What kind of fabric is that silver fabric?

The silver fabric is very deceptively soft metallic and very tightly woven (not sheer), in a polyester blend. Durable, from past experience and on the flat fold rack at JoAnn's for under $6 a yard!

Thanks, it sure is pretty!

WOW :shock: What a show piece!!! You should be busting your buttons over this quilt :D:D:D

Very Nice work...
I agree with you "hope they don't like it" so you can keep it . :D

Very nice!!! Very detailed work, and great fabric choices.

Thanks everyone...they really LOVED the quilt and, as sad as I am to see it go, I am more excited to start the next one, now that the holidays are almost over! Just a few more things to tidy up. No two people deserved the love and care that went into that piece and I am very proud to say they will cherish it as I have.
Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!