This is the quilt I made for Mama's 81st birthday. Her favorite pattern is "stars" and her favorite colors are pink, burgandy, and sage. Please note the label, made by SandPat. Mama told me once, "You don't know it but I'm your best friend." I never forgot that.

There are two sets of attachments.

MJ

Second set of pictures with label...

That's beautiful!!!
Can I be adopted??

Very pretty. Your Mom will be so happy. What is the finished size of your quilt?

Marvin and I say, "YES!" We have a tiny bedroom for you, but I'll share my beautiful sewing room with you. You are moving in, aren't you?

This isn't just a ploy to get a hand-made quilt, is it? :twisted:

LOL!

That is a beautiful quilt. Your best friend will cherish it!

Kyia

Alaskan Lady,
The finished size is the top of a queen bed.

That is just gorgeous!

Ok, I'll be there as soon as I can!
Oh no.....I'd never do that. I just wanna play with Sausage Dog. :)

MJ, that is absolutely beautiful. Love the colors, pattern and quilting. Great job. If Mama doesn't like it I will be glad to give you my address.

Very Pretty ! Love the colors , the hand quilting and the border.. well I kust love everything about it :lol:
Sharon

Thank you for the compliments :oops: The blocks are 16" each.

It is lovely. I'm sure you Mom will love it. May you have many more wonderful years together.

Your Mom is going to love it. Beautiful! :) If you adopt Terri, you have to adopt me too...we are a package deal! lol :)

Absolutely fabulous"!! I LOVE everything about it, your hand quilting is beautiful, I wish I could be there when you give it your your Mama, she will be soooo pleased with it :D :D :D

that is so beautiful. i sure miss my mom. i lost her a year ago

Oh, this is so pretty! I love the colors.

Gorgeous! I bet your mom is so proud!

That is just absolutely gorgeous!! Your mom will really love it!!

Mama does love it! She is so proud, she is showing it off to her church!
Thank you for your positive feedback.

Things I learned on this Fun and Done quilt:

16 inch blocks are too big. When it comes to adding borders, the bulk gets in the way. 12 inch is the biggest I will do next time.

Topstitch all the sashing.

Don't add cornerstones. The seams never quite matched up. (Remember, I am a newbie on the sewing machine.)

This was wonderful for hand quilting. Just big enough to do pretty things.

It was great NOT to have to sew on binding (my favorite part!)

Beautiful!!!!! Your mom will absolutely adore it!!

That is so pretty. I bet Mama loves it.

Just beautiful may i be adopted as well i'll sleep in the sewing room i bet your mom is so proud of her quilt i would be to Thanks for sharing pictures Sweetie

OMG, my favorite colors too! She will love it. And if she doesn't, I'll send you my addy :lol:

purplemem, I absolutely love this quilt! I love the stars! I love the colours! I love the flying geese border and I adore your hand quilting! and Patti's label is beautiful too! :D

What a beautiful quilt for your lovely mama!

K x

Just beautiful!!! I bet all her church ladies were sage green with envy and mom was all rosey with pride!! You did an outstanding job!!

thats so pretty love the pattern an fabric good job :wink:

What a lovely thing you did for your Mama, Purplemem, making her the beautiful quilt and reminding her that she is your best friend.

Sometimes we forget to tell those dearest to us how much we care.....

:D This was a true labor if love and it shows it. What a lovely quit.

Your quilt is wonderful and for a newbee you have done a wonderful job.
Love the colors...... I can see why your mom is showing off her quilt.
Love it love it.......... I too miss my mom.... so love your to pieces.
Scrap Quilter

It's beautiful! I don't blame your Mom for showing it off. It looks like all of us volunteers to give it a home will have to be disappointed.

So pretty, MJ, sweet that your mom told you that, and you put it on label. Patti did a beautiful job with that too!
Poor Terri...that is one cooold, child right there, lol!
So, now your up to? how many new live-ins? :wink:

You are a wonderful daughter!!

What a beautiful quilt.

Beautiful quilt! :lol:

What a wonderful quilt.

I love the colours and the design. You've done a terrific job on that. Your Mama couldn't help but be proud of her daughter.

Quiltncrazy,
I think I have 3 new "adopted" daughters. And my 9x11 sewing room is getting mighty crowded! But Sammy, the Sausage Dog, is very happy to have new people to play with.

And NO! I will not send this quilt to ANY of you! Go make your own Quilt! LOL!! :lol:

Such a lovely gift! Such a special gift, I just love it. MMMM pink too and stars oh my. Your Mom will be beside herself!
Sweet of you!

I read the whole thread before posting this. Gorgeous! I absolutely LOVE the colors and heart theme. I didn't realize it is a 'fun and done.' Is the border also 'F A D'? I guess it must be, because you said you didn't have to do binding. How long did it take? I'm going to have to try this technique!

Beautiful quilt!!

Joanne -
This was from Feb 1 to March 20. I could not work on it every day because of health problems. It is truly fast! The borders I pieced, then cut the batting to the border size, then the backing 2 inches larger. I just love this system.