Here is the whole quilt, don't know what happened to the first pic. It has 288 squares and took me about 2 and 1/2 months to make.

WOW this is just absolutely beautiful, oh if only I could get into something like this. I just love it 2 bitz.

Well done. Brighten up the bedroom

Very nicely done icana - like the way you finished the back as well...enjoy all your hard work, well worth the time and effort you spent making it....

Gorgeous quilt!

Absolutely gorgeous. Take a bow. You should be very proud. What a great scrap buster! It would have taken me 2 and 1/2 months just to plan it!

congratulations!! very good.

Your quilt is absolutely beautiful! You should be very proud of your accomplishment.

I had to go back and search for your first picture, but I did find it. This photo of the whole quilt sure shows off all the work you did! What kind of stabilizers did you use for the embroidered blocks? When I looked at them up close, they are just perfectly stitched out. You must have a ton of threads! I wish I could see this quilt in person, it is so gorgeous!

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by icana 10 Sep 2012

I used a medium tear away. Yes, thread is one of my addictions. The other is designs.

by icana 10 Sep 2012

Where do you live? I live in Hope Mills North Carolina. If you live close by you are welcome to come see it.

by pennyhal2 15 Sep 2012

Thanks for the invitation, but I live in California! I just love scrap quilts.

beautiful!

I never tire of looking at the different blks.I do a close-up with my screen and just scan over.I don't see 2 alike.This is AMAZING ! I love it ! What size is your hoop? I love the different butterflies,did you get them from the same place?I also, love the flowers,the birds,the different fabrics(what a collection!),etc.Can you tell yet, how much I like it? LOL-Toogie

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by icana 08 Sep 2012

There are no two alike. I wish I had turned the blocks in different directions so I could rotate it around. Maybe next time. Most of the designs are from emblib. but others are from all over.After I had it on the bed, I realized one block was turned around. Thanks

by icana 08 Sep 2012

my hoop is 6x10 which is really 5.4 x 9.4.

Absolutely beautiful!!! Congratulations on a real stunner!!

Sieht ganz fantastisch aus,tolle farben

This is beautiful blue ribbon to you
Lenamae

This is a show stopper! I've seen a lot of ME quilts at shows, but I have to say that this is the best I've seen. Your embroidery lies so flat with the rest of your quilt without any bulging or fabric flopping around. I'd sort of given up the idea of making a ME quilt because I've never seen one like yours that actually has such good quilt qualities and didn't think it could be done. So you have inspired me to take on the challenge. Can you share a little about the fabric, batting, or other tips about your quilt?

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by icana 08 Sep 2012

I used white broadcloth for the white squares. The pieced blocks are a little of everything. I built them on 8x8 newspaper squares and then trimmed them. I quilted them on the machine. The pieced block are stitch in the ditch. I used regular high loft batting.

Really beautiful. ;)

Fantastic job!!!!! Please tell me how big your squares are. Look to be the perfect size. You should be very proud of this work of art. Hugs, Susan

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by icana 08 Sep 2012

Thanks, they are 8x8. Then I put 4 of them together to form the larger squares.

wow wow wow it is amazing ...soozie

Quel travail magnifique, quel courage. Bravo !!!!!

Wow, Wow, Wow, How Beautiful...What an inspiration. Thank you for sharing .

A gorgeous quilt! You did a fantastic job! Love it!!
Angel

Wauw it´s beautiful. You have done a GREAT job

WOW how amazing, I think you did very good time looking at the work involed.
Hugs Pam.

What a big effort but sure worth it . Beautiful work. Hugs Joyce

Just love your quilt, lots f work, you must have worked 24/7, wonderful, did you quilt it yourself?

Really BEAUTIFUL and very nice colors!! Great Job

The colours you have used are spectacular. What an amazing quilt. Well done. This would have taken me at least 2 1/2 years not months!!!! Sarah.

Oh! It is absolutely spectacular! It makes me drool! You did an outstanding job. I love the colors!

Beautiful! It goes well with your bedroom setting too!

Wow. You have done some beautiful work here. Love the variety of designs that you have used. Is it a king bed?

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by icana 10 Sep 2012

No, it is a queen but it is big enough for a king.

gorgeous!

Again this is beautiful!

Lovely!

Beautiful!

It looks great. You say 2 1/2 months, I'd be lucky with 2 1/2 years....well done.

Very nice, I love it. Arlene

stunning job.

Wow! What a way to use up scraps. This is a real credit to you. Shirley

Wow, I love it :)

Very pretty! Every square looks different.

Wow! Now that is a ME quilt! Live Laugh Download Stitch!

love it beautiful designs

This is a gorgeous quilt and will truly become a family treasure. Awesome job

well done! it looks terrific!

very nice love those longgggggggggggg projects (not) Your Quilt is Awesome hugs

Oh, my!! I surely hope you put a label in this, with your name and date you made it, because this is going to be an heirloom for sure!! I didn't realize it was a bedspread size quilt, that is truly amazing work. How large are your squares, 10"? This quilt/spread is a knockout, well well done!!! Hugs, Marji

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by francinemb 07 Sep 2012

This is BEAUTIFUL!!!!

by icana 07 Sep 2012

The bottom right block is Christmas and has 2012 on it. the blocks are 8x8.

by momhome 08 Sep 2012

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