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Thread: Soldier's Quilt Finished

  1. 07-09-2012, 07:35 AM #1
    Dollyo
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    Soldier's Quilt Finished

    I've just completed a jelly roll quilt for a "Special Soldier". It and 2 others have been taken to dear friends of a severely wounded soldier from our area. He is currently at Walter Reed Hospital undergoing treatment. Still a long, long way to go. He has a great spirit. He will chose his favorite and the other 2 will go to others. I always quilt the words "bravery, valor, honor, courage on these quilts. I saw a wonderful panto that inspired me. Regrettably, I couldn't quilt it because it was too large for my 9". That is not a problem now, but I quilted it before I got the 15" Bailey. It's been hanging out in my quilt room waiting for me to put the binding on. I "borrowed" the binding from another quilt, thought they were the same size (that's what you get for thinking and not measuring), and found I was 1 strip short. I had 3 sides stitched by then. The binding was cut at 3" and all I had in scraps was 2 - 2 1/2" strips + a 1" strip. If I had measured, I could have trimmed it down to 2 1/2", added the other strips and it would have been fine. So I added the 1" to the 2 1/2", pressed the seam open, made sure it was going to be on the inside and voila! Done! Used YLI variegated thread (red/white/blue), Soft & Bright batting.
    Dolly in MI
    Name: Jelly Roll Quilt 1.JPG Views: 1250 Size: 166.4 KBName: Jelly Roll Quilt Binding detail.JPG Views: 1257 Size: 138.9 KBName: Jelly Roll Quilt 2.JPG Views: 1262 Size: 195.5 KBName: Jelly Roll Quilt 3.JPG Views: 1249 Size: 187.5 KBName: Jelly Roll Quilt Label.JPG Views: 1222 Size: 124.1 KB
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  2. 07-09-2012, 07:45 AM #2
    barny
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    So, so pretty. Who wouldn't love to get any thing like this! Good for you.
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  3. 07-09-2012, 07:55 AM #3
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    Love Love Love this quilt. and the stars on the binding are wonderful and the writing within the quilt. you did a fantastic job thank you very much for sharing.
    SMILE- it will make everyone wonder what you are up to.
    Stay strong and keep looking up.
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  4. 07-09-2012, 08:01 AM #4
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    What a wonderful quilt...some lucky soldier will be proudly sporting that soon I'm sure. Great job!!!
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  5. 07-09-2012, 08:03 AM #5
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    Love your quilt! Want to make one for my grandson serving in Afghanistan for his second tour.
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  6. 07-09-2012, 08:11 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by SherryCat View Post
    Love your quilt! Want to make one for my grandson serving in Afghanistan for his second tour.
    My youngest son has done 3 tours. He is now in training for the Air Force's Red Horse squadron. I made him a quilt before he went the first time. Here it is.
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  7. 07-09-2012, 10:09 AM #7
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    Beautiful quilt. Thank you for supporting our troops this way.
    I don't want to brag but I can still fit into the earrings I wore in high school.
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  8. 07-09-2012, 12:47 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Delta View Post
    Love Love Love this quilt. and the stars on the binding are wonderful and the writing within the quilt. you did a fantastic job thank you very much for sharing.
    Those little stars are just the perfect added touch to what was already a fabulous quilt! I have 2 RWB jelly rolls that I got to make QOV's & your beautiful quilt sure does inspire me! I'm sure this will bring much comfort & many smiles to this fine young hero! You are so sweet to do this for him. I sense good karma headed your way!
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    (¸.•´(¸.• (¸.•´¸¸.•¨¯`•.¸¸.♥ rebecca
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  9. 07-09-2012, 12:52 PM #9
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    So beautiful I love the stitching you did on the binding. What a great way to honor this soliders and others for their service and sacrifice they made for all of to remain free. And thank you for sharing this and God bless.
    ​Christine
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  10. 07-09-2012, 01:05 PM #10
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    it's beautiful-God bless the soldier as he recovers and God bless you and your friends for adopting him-it will come back to you tenfold
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  11. 07-09-2012, 01:38 PM #11
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    It is red , white and Blue
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  12. 07-09-2012, 01:49 PM #12
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    Great Job ! Thank you for supporting the troops

    Thank Your son for his service also
    To keep your mind fresh- learn one new thing a day !
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  13. 07-09-2012, 02:51 PM #13
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    I love everything about it, but especially the star stitch on the binding and the words you quilt.
    Blessings!
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    (¸.•´(¸.• (¸.•´¸¸.•¨¯`•.¸¸.♥ Sally
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  14. 07-09-2012, 03:51 PM #14
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    Beautiful and very thoughtful of you.
    If you feel like you're special...it's 'cause you are!
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  15. 07-09-2012, 05:22 PM #15
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    Beautiful quilt. I like the colors and quilting.
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  16. 07-09-2012, 05:31 PM #16
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    Your many personal touches to this beautiful quilt make it even more special!
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  17. 07-09-2012, 05:37 PM #17
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    Awesome quilt and so heartfelt!
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  18. 07-10-2012, 05:22 AM #18
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    WOW, some soldier will love this
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  19. 07-10-2012, 09:13 AM #19
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    Beautiful quilts, thank you for supporting the troops.
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  20. 07-10-2012, 09:41 AM #20
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    omg, this quilt is beautiful! i especially love the quilted letters and the quilting on the binding! gorgeous and so inspirational!!
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  21. 09-26-2012, 12:49 PM #21
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    Looks like a wonderful quilt!
    God bless you!
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  22. 09-26-2012, 12:53 PM #22
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    Oh, Dolly...it's wonderful. I actually got choked up just looking at it. I have a grandson in the Marines.
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