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12-15-2012, 10:41 AM

omaluvs2quilt

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Sad...not going to finish in time for Christmas this year.

Well, this is the 3rd year towards my goal of making each of my family members a winter quilt for Christmas. I must say the intent was "lap quilts" for all, but my baby sister really wanted a bed quilt...needless to say, I'm a sap for my baby sister, so an oversize king it is (you know those really tall pillow top mattress, yep, that's hers 112" x 122"). This quilt is definitely the largest I've ever made, the most stitches ever removed and re-sewn, AND the most shrinkage in a quilt backing. Nope, after washing, the back no longer fit, and had to re-order another one so I could piece it. I thought about trying something creative, but my creativity has left me for the moment and I'm too tired to find it.

Sooooo, after much lamenting and a few sleepless nights, I think I may settle for getting it spray basted and maybe even stitching the center panel, but then its getting wrapped up & put under the tree and I'll finish it after the holidays. I have also decided that I will do next year's when I finish this one, so I don't have to stress next year!

Here's a preview...I have no floor space big enough, so had to rumple it up into the entryway, and of course my little quilt inspector "Bayleigh" had to be in the picture!

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Center Panel & first decorative border by Northcott "Winter Whispers Eagle", the rest designed on EQ7.

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12-15-2012, 10:48 AM

Marycumi

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Beautiful quilt! and Bayleigh is adorable.

12-15-2012, 10:52 AM

2011wannaquilt

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What a wonderful quilt. I'm sure your sister will love it and it will be worth waiting for!
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12-15-2012, 10:52 AM

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Such a pretty quilt. Very calm and peaceful looking. Those are nice colors to complement it.

12-15-2012, 11:13 AM

BrendaK

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Just beautiful. BrendaK

12-15-2012, 11:45 AM

tesspug

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Your quilt is beautiful, but I think Bayleigh wants you to take a break and play with her.

12-15-2012, 11:49 AM

MaryMo

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That is one huge quilt .... awesome work and beautiful quilt! The colors and design make the center pop. very inspiring! Your quilt inspector looks pleased with your work also.