Vintage Grandmother's Flower Garden top - finally quilted

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09-19-2011, 04:32 AM

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Eddie

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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

wow..you did what I would have done for sure..and you did brilliantly! Bring some tissues with you..there will be water works for sure! PS did you make a label documenting the history?

No, but I probably should have. Bad me! :)

09-19-2011, 04:34 AM

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Great story with amazing work

09-19-2011, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by charismah

HI Eddie,

I can't tell from the pictures...>Did you do an all over stipple for quilting?

I am just curious.

I have a few antique quilts that I need to quilt.....quilting is such a bear..I find that all over stipple is the best because we can maneuver around things and cause less damage.....

Yes, I did an overall meandering on it. I made sure to cross each hex piece at least once and sometimes twice to make sure this quilt holds together since it was all hand pieced. And I agree about quilting old tops - they are certainly a challenge! I've quilted some of the wonkiest quilts you would not believe!! :D

09-19-2011, 04:50 AM

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That's so hard to fix something like that and if your coworker isn't delighted, we'll turn her over to the Quilt Police!! That is a lovely, lovely quilt!!

09-19-2011, 05:08 AM

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PieceandLuv

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wonderful work .its a joy to see it ...gorgeous...............

09-19-2011, 05:56 AM

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Suz

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Please let us know the response from the coworker and how many tears were shed. You did a masterful job and we are all pleased to call you a co-quilter. Hurrah!!! for you, you saved a beautiful heirloom which I am sure will be treasured.

09-19-2011, 06:11 AM

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sew4fun

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You did a great job. What a wonderful thing to pass on to generations to come.

09-19-2011, 06:13 AM

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JoyjoyMarie

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It turned out beautifully, and thanks for sharing your problem solving techniques with us! Great finished product!

09-19-2011, 06:14 AM

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Cathou

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Are you nuts?!?!? WOOOW, what a very very very nice thing you did. What a challenge also having to put in an hexagon in the middle!!! Make sure your coworker reads this topic so that she understands what an amazing thing you did. I'm very impressed by your generosity. Wish you all the best!