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Well I have finally finished my king size (ugh) quilt that I will give to my sister and brother-in-law as a thank you gift for hosting our big family reunion at the end of this month. What an undertaking, it is huge, reversible and this being my first real, totally embroidered quilt, I am very pleased with how it turned out. 1st pic is the right side, 2nd is closeup of stitch out and 3rd is the reverse side. It has 143 (8 1/2 inch) blocks and took me about 7 weeks to complete. I used the ''sew as you go method'' which is great but very heavy to work with. This is a surprise for everyone so I hope they love it as much as I do. I decided to give myself a pat on the back for this job lol,
thanks for looking
hugs
Michelle
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yes these size of quilts take forever and a day but it is very very very lovely and a work of family love from your heart.They will all want one hugs
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This is a very beautiful work. I think they will be very happy and appreciate all the work.
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This quilt you've made is quite lovely& sure to be a delightful surprise to your sister&husband too. Wondered if you've planned a project for yourself? Thanks for sharing it.:~D
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rosemarie2
05 Aug 2013
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Only 7 weeks?? Would have taken me 7 years!! Beautiful quilt.
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dailylaundry
05 Aug 2013
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Absolutely stunning!! So very beautiful!! They will love it! Hugs, Laura*
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You deserve a huge pat on the back Michelle this is a fantastic quilt! I am not familiar with sew as you go but I think I get the idea(how does it work?) & yes it would be heavy to work with but you did it! What will you make for yourself? Don't forget to make the label too, hugs Loralye
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dragonflyer
05 Aug 2013
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Just beautiful...it's difficult to see...are all the squares the same design? Love the colors..reminds me of Cappuccino...now sure what the "sew as you go" method is...can you give us a brief explanation? They will surely treasure this..
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Stunning.....see if you can get both hands back there for a pat. ;)
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Wow seven weeks to make a quilt as gorgeous as this one marvellous job. I am sure that your family will love it. I plan to do a quilt as you go but have so many other quilts and they cost a lot of money to have quilted so have to finish all the others. Love the colours also
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Michelle you did a fantastic job. Your quilt looks beautiful.
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Yvonne
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Michelle, I forgot to ask where you got that quilting design from please.
It looks great on the quilt.
Yvonne
It looks great on the quilt.
Yvonne
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LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! Outstanding job my friend...don't know how you do it..this was quite a job.....beautiful!!! I know your family will love it too..give yourself a huge pat on the back for such a great job.
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OMG You are amazing. I am just starting a bed runner with 30 squares.
Congratulations on such wonderful job.
Congratulations on such wonderful job.
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This turned out Beautiful...Love your colors and choice of designs..She will be thrilled to be sure...
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06 Aug 2013
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Wow, you are a kind sister!! AND you did a beautiful job! Very impressive!
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06 Aug 2013
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I love it and send you another pat on back and a hug for such a great job.
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Its beautiful and so you should give yourself a pat on the back as well as your family for making this.
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STUNNING! Although I don't like these colours, (more of a blue/purple person) it's turned out beautifully. Love the quilted central design in all the blocks too and congratulations on doing a Quilt as You Go method. I've not done one of these, but I believe they are much faster. Love and blessings Chris
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Michelle thats is excellent very nice and beautiful .The qiiult is very nice love the designs on it Congratulations give your self a hug for that great job you doing Michelle, and have an nice day
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Looks Great . they will tresure it for sure.many long hours spent there.
Hugs Pam.
Hugs Pam.
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For the non quilters, what is a " quilt as you go " method, and also , did you quilt this on a special quilting machine ? . It is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing .
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What a brilliant job you have done with this. If I was so clever to make this I would not want to part with it. Your sister is going to be over the moon. Hugs Sarah.
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All I can say is WOW! Looks great. I like the simple color statement. I'm sure they love it. Just hope they realize how much work you put into this. Very nice. Susan
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Michelle, I, too, will give you a pat on the back! Quite a job, but beautiful results! They should love it!
Hugs, Angel
Hugs, Angel
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06 Aug 2013
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Quite an undertaking for a first quilt - king size. You planned and stitched beautifully. I Hope they are wowed by your work. Next quilt, lap size? hehe
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Thank you all so much for you comments and hugs. Short on time at the moment but will answer all your questions in a post in community,
Hugs to all, really appreciate your support
Michelle
Hugs to all, really appreciate your support
Michelle
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awesome, must have missed this this morning - what a work of art !!! don't you just love quilts? Looks like fine italian tiled floor work or the floor of some kind of holy ground. masterpiece.
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Beautiful job Michelle - Those King Size are a real challenge, I am sure your sister and brother-in-law will be thrilled with these wonderful gift. Hugs Glenda x0x0x