I was testing out the snowflake on a sweatshirt for my Mom, and just kept going. Encased the bottom in fabric and stipple quilted it. The top and sleeves I left original.

Oh jofrog I love it. It's fantastic. did U cut the bottom ribbing off. & encase the rest of the shirt? this would make such a nice Christmas gift. *4U

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by jofrog2000 17 Aug 2008

I was away for the weekend to help a friend with her first quilt, and just came back to all these lovely comments! Makes me feel so good. Yes, I cut the ribbing off the bottom, so it was a flat piece of sweatshirt to quilt. I also just sewed the heart buttons on for decoration and put velcro dots on to help her close it easier.

by lbrow 18 Aug 2008

Well u did a beautiful job. thanks I make ea. of my girls a shirt 4 christmas along with the 3 Grand daughters, plus more for friends & have been doing this now 4 more than 18 yrs. I always try to do different things ea. yr & different shirts for ea. The very first ones were needle punch embroidery, some appliques, some painted etc. I love making them so will try at least one like yours. Probably 4 myself

That is such a cute idea. Love it !

yes a very clever idea. *4u

Wow, what a clever idea.

Lovely job. I bet she can hardly wait for winter time now LOL *4U ><>

Very creative and fun seasonal jacket. I can tell you are an excellent seamstress!

Very original and unique jacket. Well done. *4U

Very original and it looks splendid

see what happens when you don't quit! very nice! A+ and a flower....of course!!

that is very cute

All that work resulted in a very beautiful, unique jacket. Well done!

Wooow, very very cute jacket. Super colors & super design! **********

Cute jacket. It's nice to see all the options available.

This is so pretty. You mom will love it. You did a lovely job.

I did the bottom part because of a fade line where it was folded on a shelf for a long time. Cut above it, and then used the bottom as batting between the cotton prints, and after quilting, sewed it back together!

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by elenu 15 Aug 2008

Very innovative to do all this to the jacket & to make it look so good too.

Joanne, what a great job - I am sure your mother will adore it. *4U

This is so cute. I makes he hope winter is in a hurry.

I love it! That goes on my Christmas list!

You did a wonderful job .. I love it!!

This is really lovely.. a job well done! *4U

Love your jacket - snowmen one of my favorite things!

I"d say you have an original.

I'm sure your Mom feels very special. Great job.

It is such a nice jacket, you mom will treasure it*

The jacket is very cute. Your mom will love it.