Umbrella girls
 

This vintage quilt was pieced and appliqued by a 96 year old woman. I was asked to quilt it by her sister after the lady passed away. Her sister is 93. She still is a avid quilter but she wanted this one done on the long arm because she planned on presenting it to her niece in memory of her mother.
she said, "I don't care how you quilt it just as long as its held together." So, I played with it and did some practicing on my free motion quilting. Spent all morning working on it from the minute i got up. What do you think???

Simply beautiful! All the swirls in your quilting give the dresses movement. Gorgeous!

It looks very nice. I'm sure it will be well received.

just gorgeous and your quilting makes it all the more dainty

I think it's wonderful! What a special quilt to pass down. I think I've seen that "ladies" pattern somewhere recently -- perhaps in one of the vintage quilt magazines I've picked up this summer. Lovely quilt!

Really nice job

Great quilt and you did a wonderful job on the quilting! It will be treasured I am sure!

Very pretty top! And your quilting will most certainly hold it together! ;)

Wow! You did a terrific job! The ladies are so pretty and your quilting is awesome!:thumbup:

very pretty!!!!

Beautiful, and your quilting makes it better.

Gorgeous quilt and quilting!

Very nice, and the quilting is too.

I think it looks wonderful!

Beautiful quilt and quilting!! Loved reading about the quilt and what a wonderful treasure to pass down to her niece!

I think you did this quilt justice with your beautiful quilting. What an amazing quilt and what a treasure for the woman's daughter.

Beautiful job. What a treasure.

Wow the quilt is beautiful and the quilting is outstanding great job!!! What a treasure!!

Great job . Thanks to sharing .

An awesome quilt!

All is beautiful!

Terrific quilting! Such a treasure~

Super job. BrendaK

Beautiful quilt and you did a fantastic job on the quilting. I am sure the niece will treasure this quilt.

Beautifully done. The quilting adds dimension to the quilt.

The quilt and quilting are beautiful. What a treasure!

Wow wonderful quilt! Hope I'm still quilting at that age.

I love those pretty parasol ladies...much more than SBS.......did you do any quilting in those billowing gowns? Good job

Wonderful quilt. I really appreciate the unifying effect of traditional applique with modern quilting designs. You have done a great job of unifying the two concepts. I am sure the recipient will love and treasure this quilt.

I think you did a beautiful job. That quilt will mean the world to her daughter.

Beautiful work!! Your machine stitching is wonderful and enhances the quilt.

Beautiful quilting! Really adds to the already lovely top.

That is going to be a wonderful keepsake. Great job on the quilting.

Aw, nice. It reminds me of some of the pillow case and bedsheet sets my grandmother made. She seemed very fond of the ladies with big skirts. I even have some dresser scarves she made with those ladies on them

You did a really nice job on the quilting, but what a real treasure to have had a part in.

What a wonderful gift for the lady's niece! You honored both the quilter and the gifter with your beautiful quilting!

How very sweet! Love your quilting too.

Very nice quilting, I am sure she will be delighted with the job you did. What a treasure!!