"Red" to the rescue
 

Our Grand daughter announced wedding plans at Easter, and I knew a quilt was in order, but knowing I really didn't have time to do a new project justice, I selected one that I had done because it was made with my mother in mind who loved red. This grand daughter's first child (previous marriage) is named after my mom, and when I checked the label I saw that I had pieced it with our grand daughters 221 featherweight...which I have already given her. Sooo that was the quilt she needed to have, but usually I make a bag to gift it in....looked through my upcoming projects and found this bag kit, and knew it was the "right" thing. Love it when a plan comes together...had plenty of time to do the bag, and she is more than thrilled with it. Love the job as the quilting grandmother.. :)
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Great quilt and I love the bag and congratulations to your Grand daughter

Beautiful bag and quilt.

WOW - what a great grandmother! The bag and quilt are beautiful....congrats.

Just beautiful!!!!

Those are all so pretty. I like red too.

Wow it really did all come together perfectly! I love both your quilt and your bag! (I am a nut about red)

That project is certainly a winner. Very nice quilt and a wonderful bag to gift it in!

I like the color red, I have sewn a few blocks.
This quilt is very nice.

great job and love the red.

What a fun quilt and bag. I think you had a great idea. Congrats to your GD.

Love the idea of a gift bag to give the quilt in.

Wonderfully done!

Great idea, making a bag to match. Both are beautiful.

What a great idea with the bag as a gifting bag. Never thought of that. Your quilt is delicious and I love the reds theme. I have never used a lot of reds but I find here lately that my color pallet (sp) is changing and I am wanting to try different colors I never used before. Thanks for the show and tell and for the inspiration to try the reds in my own quilt pattern.
Lovely job.
Pat

Oh, my, gorgeous quilt and a very special bag!

WOW! Who wouldn't love that????? What a wonderful and meaningful gift.

What a beautiful job.

This is a wonderful memory and keepsake gift. I know it will be much loved.

What a beautiful quilt and bag. Lucky granddaughter. I love the red too and the story behind the quilt.

Ditto what she said. Love all the red. Ruby is my birthstone! All works for me.

Love it, my fav colour and what a nice touch to put it in a bag, nice finishing touch and I may copycat you on that!

Great job grandma! Both are lovely!

Wow, didn't realize how much I like red and white quilts till I saw this one. It's beautiful!

Oh, and that bag is really, really, nice too!

I am seeing things done in red in a new light. I used to hate red but as I got older it has become a very beautiful striking color to me. Good job !

beautiful love red wnd white togather!!!

Absolutely wonderful quilt and bag. Congratulations to your DGD. I am sure she will absolutely love these gifts.

Very lovely red and white quilt and great bag for storing it in. :)

What a wonderful, complete gift package, sentiment included! Wow.

beautiful ...both of them :)

This worked out fabulously! They are both pretty!

That is just beautiful. Great job.

Beautiful quilt and an awesome bag.

Oh Colleen, that's super..... love the red and white. I've never made bags for my quilts. What a great idea.

What a beautiful bag and quilt!!! Your granddaughter will love it!

Thank you all for your kind comments, I have actually made bags or matching pillows for many of the quilts to family because it made good use of the extra blocks or fabric...lol...no complaints but sometimes I hate to part with the bags, but can only use so many..two more grand daughters getting married in the next year, so I need to get busy and be prepared. Thanks for looking.

wow, bag is gorgeous as is the quilt

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Love,love,love this.