Hiding the Family Jewels

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10-30-2011, 07:55 PM

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theoldgraymare

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Originally Posted by My time

Your family Jewell's look great. What I neat idea. Had to admit I wasn't sure what we would be looking at. How was it done? How are you hanging it?

The Family Jewels just hangs by a wire on the back, on a nail in the wall. On the back of the quilt I handsewed a strip of fabric about two or three inches by almost the width of the quilt, much like a rod pocket at the top of the quilt. But I sewed both ends shut and left the long bottom side open, so that I could slide the quilt over the top of the jewels board to hang from it.
Was that clear as mud? Hope I didn't just confuse you.

10-30-2011, 07:57 PM

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mrsk

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Originally Posted by moonwork42029

I'm afraid I'd leave the family jewels out all the time...I really like it :)

I'm with you! I really like this beautiful creation!

10-30-2011, 08:19 PM

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lurag

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I seen something like this on Antique Road House on TV. They appraised it for like $15 to $20,000.Better hang on to it.

10-30-2011, 09:50 PM

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meant2be

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So clever and the Family Jewels is awesome!

10-31-2011, 05:32 AM

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Blinkokr

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Both are terrific
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

10-31-2011, 07:55 AM

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CorneliaVa

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I was wondering what that thin cord was hanging down from the quilt cover -- you could make a little pocket on the back of the quilt, unplug the cord when not in use and store it in that pocket ....
P.S. Nice work on the cover-up...

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Originally Posted by homecaregiver

Who says we can't have a tree up all year. I love it and it gives me inspiration try one. Could you give us the dimensions of the tree? I really like the name that was given to the tree.

Pat

The tree is on a green velvet-covered board 22" wide x 34" high. The tree itself is 15" at its widest point and 28" total length. You can't see it from the pics, but MIL and GA drilled holes in the board and inserted a string of Christmas lights also.

10-31-2011, 08:15 AM

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Susanna10

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I have costume jewelery from my mother-in-law and lots of cute buttons. This is a very good idea.

10-31-2011, 08:17 AM

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sashie

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Originally Posted by theoldgraymare

My husband's deceased mother and great aunt created the Christmas tree below from old buttons and costume jewelry. They called it "the Family Jewels," and it was a big joke to get the reaction from any newcomer in the family. It now hangs in our living room, and being very heavy, it is a booger to put up and take down; so I decided to make a wallhanging to cover it up so it could remain in place all year long. I just finished it -- yes, I know it is almost time to remove it again -- and I think I'll call it "Hiding the Family Jewels." I designed it on EQ6.

You did a great job of Hiding the Family Jewels. I am cracking up!