really very pretty.

You did a fine job with this. Is this silk stable enough for bed use? I was told that the older ones were never intended to be used on beds. They were often draped over pianos. My mom put one made by my great great grandmother on my bed when I was a teen. It fell apart.

beautiful work!

Beautiful! Your stitching really adds to the overall beauty!

nice closeups -- i see lots of hard work there, hope it was full of enjoyment -- great outcome!

You did a wonderful job on this one! Your stitches are just perfect!

That is just breath-taking!!!

I was thinking along the same lines. Have you heard of a "Grandpa's Whisker Cloth"? If I planned to really use it as a quilt I would sure add a Whisker Cloth to it, and use batting and backing that can be dry cleaned. I might be wrong, but I thought they did not get batting, just something heavier for the back.

A beautiful work of art! You embroidery is gorgeous.

Looks like it took alot of work. the embrodery is so beautiful.