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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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I 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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I don't like the invisible thread either.
it was a nightmare! never again but at least I did learn this, so that is good too.
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WOW - congratulations on getting this completed - gives me hope that I might be able to finish some of my part-quilts
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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
sorry should say learn not earn.lol
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That is "Mission: Accomplished" Way to go! Great work!
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lol how true this is thank you Joan, Hugs Loralye
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this is beautiful... do you have a long arm quilting machine.. great job..
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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
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Who .s the card player we grew up playing crib and other card games Excellent job hugs
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they just Love Vegas & life is a gamble they say, Hope they like it hugs & many thanks.
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WOW... Beautiful. Lots of work, but well worth it!
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thank you very much MaryAnn I do appreciate it, hugs Loralye
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You did a wonderful job with this quilt. I know they will treasure it.
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ah thank you very much Karen, hugs Loralye
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It is so great Loralye. You should be proud. the center is just right.
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thanks but I got to thinking about it afterwards & I probably should have made the queen the queen of hearts too, hugs Loralye
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Love 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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I just hope that they like it thanks Chris, hugs Loralye
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They 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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ah thank you so much Anita that is a lovely compliment. hugs Loralye
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What 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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ah that is nice of you to say thank you lulu, hugs Loralye
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highlandermom
25 Jun 2013
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This is a very nice labor of love.
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thanks Mary, hugs Loralye
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beautiful work
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thank you Maria, I appreciate it so much. Hugs
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Stunning work Loralye, hugs Jussy :)
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really, ah thank you so much. Hugs Loralye
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basketkase
25 Jun 2013
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Oh, Loralye, this is a beautiful quilt........terrific piece of work!!
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Vicki thank you so much, I do appreciate it. hugs Loralye
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dragonflyer
25 Jun 2013
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Lovely...I know they will Love it! Great Job...
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ah thanks so much my friend, hugs Loralye
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Great Job! I know it was a long time in the works but your finished quilt looks well worth the wait.
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thanks so very much Ramona, hugs Loralye
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It 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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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
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Sieht ganz toll aus
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thank you very much Lila that is quite a lovely compliment, hugs Loralye
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Very nice, great job!!!
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thank you very much, hugs Loralye
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contessasophie
26 Jun 2013
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Thank 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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glad to inspire you & hope that you show us here, hugs Loralye
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beautiful 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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beautiful 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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thank you Diana I hope so too, hugs Loralye
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This is wonderful. It looks great!
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thank you very much, hugs Loralye
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tres beau travail
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ah that is so nice thank you
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This 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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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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what a great piece of work, and they must love cards..
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they do, thanks so much, hugs Loralye