My GD's Graduation Memory quilt is in the quilt shop, waiting to be quilted. The quilter told me not to store it in a plastic bag, so decided to make a bag for her to keep the quilt in as she wants it as a keepsake. I haven't finished it yet, need to think about what I want to do next with it. I am going to do some stitch in the ditch and stippling, but waiting in case something else pops into my head. It has a dark blue border around it, just doesn't show in this picture.
HugJerri
30656Karlie will love this Jerri, great job and congratulations on her Graduation. Love Chris
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by jerrib
21 Oct 2014
Thanks Chris: I am so anxious to get it back from the Quilter to see how it looks finished. It is a big quilt...60"x104". It was my first and learnt so much. I should have made the borders smaller, but it was a learning experience...
234495how precious, she will love it . well done.
Hugs pam.
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by jerrib
21 Oct 2014
Thank you Pam. I can't wait to give it all to her. Just waiting to hear from the quilt shop, that she had done the quilting.
Hugs Jerri
30988Jerri this is wonderful & I can imagine the anticipation that you both must be feeling waiting for it to come back from the quilter! So exciting to see all this work come to fruition! I like Jerrilyn's idea about adding your photo to the label too so she will have you with her always! ~hugs~
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by jerrib
21 Oct 2014
I had already added the picture of Karlie and I to the back of the bag. Jerrilyn was just commenting, that she thought it was a good idea.
299559Beautiful, she's one lucky young lady :)
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by jerrib
21 Oct 2014
Thank you. I am hoping to get the quilt back from the quilt shop in the next few days, then I can put the binding on and it will be finished.
Hugs Jerri
24276I think putting your picture with her on the back is a lovely idea. I would make it so that she can choose this side as the front or the other as the front as it suits her. What a lucky girl!!
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by jerrib
21 Oct 2014
Thank you Jerrilyn: I put a hidden zipper on the back side, so I guess she could still choose which is the front or back.
Hugs Jerri
158715Love the blues and she will be anything but "blue" when you present it.
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by jerrib
16 Sep 2014
Thank you, I let her pick out the fabrics. The floral block is a very pretty fabric. It is what I am backing the quilt with and may use it on the back of the storage bag as well. I will finish it, when I get the quilt back, so I know if I need to make it bigger.
1334Those blocks are lovely! That will make a beautiful bag for safekeeping.
The quilter's guild here advices to roll the quilt (round the hanging sleeve if it has one) and store the "sausage" in a fitting bag. I have got two stored that way, others folded, but those two don't have semi-permanent creases.
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by jerrib
16 Sep 2014
Thank you Mops. I thought doing it this way would be easier for her to store when she doesn't have the quilt out.
145302What a wonderful keepsake.
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by jerrib
16 Sep 2014
Thank you. She is excited to see the end results, but doesn't know about the storage bag yet.
255049When I made my great-nephews quilt I also made a bag for storage when not in use, I stipple around two extra blocks I had and then added a long zipper across the top to keep out any dust and light, from the look of the front panel her quilt will be a treasure..
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by jerrib
16 Sep 2014
I am going to put a zipper on the back and am thinking of putting a picture of her and I on the back as well.
45918Great idea Jerri,
very original and very creative, she will be so happy and it is a terrific keepsake for her,
hugs
Michelle
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by jerrib
16 Sep 2014
Thanks Michelle, I am getting anxious to see it all finished. Just another month to wait. Hugs Jerri
64451Jerri, what a terrific idea and certainly a keepsake!
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by jerrib
16 Sep 2014
Thank you. The quilter said to store it in a pillow case, so I decided to make this instead.
261163It's going to be very nice Jerri/Lillian
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by jerrib
15 Sep 2014
Thank you. I am thinking of putting a picture of her and I on the back, just trying to think of something I want to say with the picture. I have made a special label and also a little Made by label, so maybe put the picture with the Made by label. Too tired to think about it.
14579116529Great work Jerri .Maybe you could make a bag like i did for the shavers only way lager??
Love your work and so will they/she /all them :):)Hugs Carolyn
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by jerrib
15 Sep 2014
Thanks Carolyn. Not sure how I am going to finish it, but have some time to think about it. Just wanted to get the top done first. Hugs
360641Excellent work Jerri!!
I am sure she will be thrilled when she sees it all!
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by jerrib
15 Sep 2014
Thank you Rescuer. I can't wait to see it all finished myself. Hopefully in another 4-5 weeks. Hugs
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72397Your Granddaughter is so lucky to get this keepsake quilt. The colors are beautiful. Well done!!
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6196Beautiful memory quilt! What a wonderful gift.
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by jerrib
15 Sep 2014
This isn't the quilt, just the bag to store it in. The quilt is 60x104. I can't wait to get it back and but the binding on and then it will be done. Then in 2 years start again for the next Grand to Graduate.
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86901Beautiful idea for a wonderful memory quilt, smart granddaughter to want this as a treasured keepsake from you...her favorite grandmother!!!! :-)
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by jerrib
15 Sep 2014
Thank you. I have been a big part of her life. Was in the delivery room when she was born and lived about 5 minutes away. Its sad now, because they moved to Washington, and I am in BC, but its only a couple of hours away.
by Leaha
15 Sep 2014
Keep in mind you were there for a lot of the important parts and created such wonderful memories to, with and for her to hold in her heart and in yours. :-)
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