I started this in 2005 & I am very happy to say that since I finished the top I think back in April, all I have left to do is the label. Since I have been asked to show it once it was done here it is. I quilted it with HEARTS all over & as you can see the binding has been stitched with mini hearts & I have quilted words of love & forgiveness since it is to be a wedding quilt I have included the couples names through out it as well. The back fabric is from Las Vegas as I thought it was a great match for the quilt top. I think that if they want they can show the back as it is as nice as the front too. It was a true labor of love that started originally as a round robin but I didn't like the way it was going so I made some changes including the center block with the King & Queen. I scanned the playing cards into my pc & then I ironed muslin backed with stabilizer & printed them out with my printer. I do hope they love it as they LOVE VEGAS!
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299559what a great piece of work, and they must love cards..
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25546This is a great quilt Loralye.. great backing fabric was it normal width it would be hard to match up the pattern
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by pldc
27 Jun 2013
I had to add to the sides. I am really glad that I got it but it was pricey so I bought 7 yards & it is all gone now. barely enough for the label lol thanks Marian, hugs Loralye
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23581beautiful quilt, such a lot of work, so kind of you to do this one of a kind quilt for them, I'm sure they will love it. :) Diana
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2251beautiful quilt, such a lot of work, so kind of you to do this one of a kind quilt for them, I'm sure they will love it. :) Diana
2251Thank you for sharing your lovely quilt. I feel like there is still hope for me as I have many projects half finished. Makes me feel like I should pick one up and finish it. Thanks
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54619It takes a lot of time and effort to think of what would be meaningful to the couple and then translate it to a quilt. You were very thoughtful and generous to make this special quilt for them. I'm sure they will treasure it and perhaps pass it down as a family heirloom. But if I were them, I'd wear it out with use as I'd have it on my bed every day!
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by pldc
25 Jun 2013
than you very much for that & I too hope they wear it out & use it everyday! that would mean so much more to me then packing it away! thanks again Penny, hugs Loralye
6788Great Job! I know it was a long time in the works but your finished quilt looks well worth the wait.
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23222318433Oh, Loralye, this is a beautiful quilt........terrific piece of work!!
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86901What a wonderful gift of love...all your time was worth it and I am sure they will love it more than Vegas. Thanks for sharing.
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21593They are truly going to blessed that you have put so many hours into crafting this quilt especially just for them. The flying geese remind me of the flashing neon lights of Las Vegas. The pieces are so well thought out and placed.
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46645Love the inner red border too and the flying geese. Lots of work in this one, I hope they appreciate how much effort and time went into this. Love Chris
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234496It is so great Loralye. You should be proud. the center is just right.
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by pldc
24 Jun 2013
thanks but I got to thinking about it afterwards & I probably should have made the queen the queen of hearts too, hugs Loralye
173692You did a wonderful job with this quilt. I know they will treasure it.
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17488Who .s the card player we grew up playing crib and other card games Excellent job hugs
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by pldc
24 Jun 2013
they just Love Vegas & life is a gamble they say, Hope they like it hugs & many thanks.
360641this is beautiful... do you have a long arm quilting machine.. great job..
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by pldc
24 Jun 2013
no I don't but it would be nice if I did, It would save me tons of time I'm sure. I did this on my Pfaff, thanks & hugs
70767That is "Mission: Accomplished" Way to go! Great work!
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9536WOW - congratulations on getting this completed - gives me hope that I might be able to finish some of my part-quilts
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by pldc
24 Jun 2013
It has taken me along time to do, normally I wouldn't take this long but I knew this was going to belong to our God-Son & his new bride. When he announced to us it was time I knew I had to finish it LOL. You can do it & just think how much you will earn with each one. ALOT! thanks Karen Hugs Loralye
6252I should mention for those that remember this I hated using the invisible thread & although I started with it I will not do it with this thread again!
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by pldc
27 Jun 2013
it was a nightmare! never again but at least I did learn this, so that is good too.
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