It has the lovely texture of an antique quilt.
Before quilting, the flimsy measured 68" square, now she measures 64 1/2" square.
And here she is hanging on the wall in the bedroom. Finally, after at least 60 years, these blocks are a finish!
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Oh Gretchen.. this post has just soooo many breathtaking photos... our history in your hands has been preserved in this case!!!! YAY :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your finish.. I love the quilt drying all the way upstairs shot ... the texture really shows there... I love the circles too!
Kathi
Oh how gorgeous! Your quilting really enhances that beautiful stitching.
ReplyDeletelooks good - I wonder what is next up for the frame
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! It’s been so enjoyable watching you quilt each block and see the lovely embroidery. What a sense of accomplishment you must feel!!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! Your embroidery and the hand quilting are just exquisite. Isn't it amazing how much they shrink - eek!
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job getting those embroderies into a quilt! The sashing and border and your quilting stitches really enhanced your grandmother's blocks
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely finish, Gretchen! So nice for your grandmother's embroidery to be finished into something that everyone in your family can enjoy for years to come!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure you have there. I'm so glad you got it all finished and can enjoy it now.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilting and congratulations on the finish! It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe blocks are 60 years old! Wow, this makes it an extra extra special finish:)
ReplyDeleteThey're at least 60 years old, my oldest sister said she remembers Grandma embroidering them. She's in her 70's so the blocks may be older than 60 years, possibly 65 - 70 years. I don't feel guilty about my unfinished quilts anymore!
DeleteHi Gretchen, that is a wonderful finish! Congratulation. I love the look once it's washed. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to take your Grandmas embroidered blocks and turn then into such a stunning quilt. You must be so thrilled, and I'm sure Grandma is looking down on you and smiling!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, life-time achievement! How special this accomplishment is for you and your family! I agree with Jenny, your Grandma is smiling down on you. Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty and so wonderful that you had the blocks from your grandmother! What a blessing! You did a beautiful job on this quilt Gretchen. You have really been a busy quilter bee! Happy for you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful finish to the lovely blocks your grandmother embroidered! the circle quilting is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is definitely a treasure for your family to enjoy!
What a lovely finish, I can almost hear the blocks saying... FINALLY, and THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I love seeing the effect of your spiral quilting across the whole quilt. It reminds me of when rain drops start to fall on a pool of water, with ripples echoing out from each rain drop. Beautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteWow, your quilt is gorgeous! Well done, lovely quilting!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your beautiful finish!
Such an exquisite quilt, Gretchen! Your circle quilting does add the most beautiful of texture and oh how they make your grandma's gorgeous embroideries shine. The blue border is exquisite too. How wonderful your grandma's embroideries and your sublime quilting are able to be enjoyed for many more years to come.
ReplyDeleteSuch a special quilt. It is amazing!!!
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