I hand pieced this quilt many years ago. It was before cutters and mats. So, that might give you an idea how old it is. That meant cereal box cardboard traced onto the fabric, cut out eye-balling the quarter inch seam allowance, and using a hand needle to piece it all. Boy, have things changed! I think we forget some of the awsome quilts of the past really had hours and hours of work in them that quilter's pieced by hand and quilted by hand.

Anyway this one has sat so long in my pile of unfinished tops that now some of the piecing bias is trying to yawn.

I added the green border this morning, because I think that was what my minds eye disliked about this UFO. I am sure that is why it never was finished. I know it will distract from the value down the road. You are not supposed to use fabrics from different eras in a quilt. But, It is mine, and I feel, mine to ruin if I wish. LOL!

Oh by the way... It is a pattern that was on the front cover of a keepsake quilting catalog. I drafted it out and made it without buying the pattern. LOL! Well things were very tight in those days.

I like it! I think the border looks great with it! And kudos to you for finishing it-

I like it. It's pretty.

I love your quilt.The colors and the pattern.I think I;ll have to add this to my long to do list

It looks great, congratulations on reducing your UFO pile.

It's beautifully done and I don't think just 20 years is from a different era. The green is a perfect addition.

You did a great job and congrats for finishing a UFO!

No rules about what you use or don't use. This is very pretty and you did an excellent job of finishing it and making it a useful quilt. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks everyone... Now for the quilting this week. Wish me luck... LOL!

Wow. That's an impressive quilt. I love it.

it's very pretty :thumbup:

oh, how beautiful. your points are gorgeous. i love the border. and am glad you are finishing it. i am in love with it. :D

Beautiful.

glad you finished it its very pretty

I like it

Looks great - love the green border on it too.

I just ordered the batting from connecting threads. I find I don't have a batting for it like I thought. Oh well it will be here next week. Hey they have the hobbs on sale now for 30 percent off.

ditto

it is great. I love the different background fabrics and the scrappy look. Congrats on finishing.

it is great. I love the different background fabrics and the scrappy look. Congrats on finishing.

Lovely quilt!! Think I have some of those fabrics in my stash!!!!!

What took you so long- - - ha ha
Looks great
LC

Wonderful!!! Arn't you glad that you're getting it done!!!

Love this one and wow you were so precise before rotary cutters !!! Christmas quilts are my favorite.

It's gorgeous! Nice choices of fabrics!

Thank you all so much! I really don't know what took me so long to finish it. Poor quilt in hiding all these years. LOL!

I only have one more almost this old... an appliqued sunbonnet sue. Of course all hand done. :hunf:

Awesome quilt....Pick me...pick me....I love all you do.

Very contemporary looking. A good eye and good workmanship know no time limit. Congratulations on the finish!

Your quilt is beautiful! So glad you finished it and posted it for us to see!

Love the green border! Glad to see that you are finishing up a UFO and giving it a new status! ;)

I like it

Wonderful accomplishment, and didn't a flood of memories come surging forward, reminding you of who you were then...what you were doing...

yes very nicely done

I love it...Wanna share your pattern??? please please please:)

It looks great. I like the green border on it.

I like it

Excellent!

It looks like a quilt from the Thimbleberries line. I love the colors and the design. Great work. You have inspired me to go through my UFOs soon...

Attention

as far as drafting a pattern from a picture, the rule is:

*Those that can, do......those that can't, buy the pattern*

w/luv, The Quilt Police

Looking good, so glad you decided to finish it. Enjoy it.