hand quilting is finally done!!
 

This top has a story behind it. I found the white batik and bought most of the bolt because I love it. Then I found the right color solids to go with it and made the top. The top spent several years in the UFO pile until I found the right stencils for the center design. I sandwiched it in January of 2022 and started hand quilting. I work on it in the evenings when I am watching TV. I admit, I don't work on it every night, and there were several weeks that I didn't touch it due to the year we had. I sewed everything into this quilt. Our family had a rough year with accidents and surgeries and illness and my mom's death. I see a diary of it all, in this quilt. Hand quilting is very therapeutic when you are worried. The proper name came to me as I was putting the last stitches in. I call it 'Turn the Page'. It's time to turn the page to a new, and hopefully better new year.

Beautiful everything! I hope that 2023 is a better page for you and yours. What a beautiful quilt.

This has been a challenging journey for you. But now your beautiful quilt will remind you that you have endured those challenges and come through to the other side. I wish you a better new year too. Your quilt is amazing. Well done.

Beautiful quilt, beautifully done and beautiful sentiments. Good luck to you on your turned page.

Love the story behind your gorgeous quilt. I do hope this year brings you much more happiness.
Your hand quilting is STUNNING!

Love all that beautiful hand quiltiing. And for all of us, "Better Days Ahead"!

Great title for this beautiful quilt and quilting. I can see why you fell in love with the white batik!

Rob

Turn the Page is a great name for your quilt. Sounds like you put your heart and soul into your work. Your quilt is beautiful. I love the colors you chose. Your stitches are so pretty.

Love your post (and quilt!)