This one started out as a birthday quilt for her birthday in October, then because a Christmas quilt, and now in May it's finally done and can be shipped to her in Hawaii. The hand quilting is what took forever. Stitching around 384 leaves in pearle cotton takes longer than you would think, but it makes a beautiful effect.
Enjoy the pictures!
-Stephanie
(edit: To share my joy of finishing this quilt I'm linking to a few linky parties. Manic Monday, {Sew} Modern Monday and Fabric Tuesday to name a few)
wow. stunning in so many ways. the color prints against the white, the design, the hand quilting looks incredible from BOTH sides! oh my, im impressed! and you know what? im sure you planned it this way, but this quilt will fit right in over in Hawaii! what a lucky sister you have :D
ReplyDeleteYAY! I am so glad it is done! lol
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...this is so gorgeous! So very gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful and I can see why it took so long! It was worth it! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a lovely quilt! Stunning with the blue thread. She is going to treasure it!
ReplyDeleteStephanie, gorgeous finish! What a labor of love!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous, front and back. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning finish. I love the hand work
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.Sigh.
ReplyDeleteWow...that is a wonderful quilt! The stitching that shows on the back is such a great feature!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is absolutely GORGEOUS! Love it!
ReplyDeleteRidiculously awesome! That hand stitching is amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - what a gorgeous quilt. Your quilting is stunning. I love how you've used different blues for the stitching. I'm sure your sister will treasure it.
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Shontelle
englandstreet.blogspot.com.au
WOW! That is an amazing quilt!! Kudos!
ReplyDeleteWhat dedication and your quilt is stunning. I love anything resembling leaves so I want to hunt this down and snitch it...lol! Great job...
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I love the hand stitching.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! What excellent work! This is just beautiful. You are a very thoughtful sister.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous quilt! Tha fabrics are stunning and the hand stitching is just amazing. the effect on the back is stunning!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Your handstitching is the crowning touch. I bet your sister will love it!
ReplyDeleteThis quit is so beautiful ! It's fresh and summery!! Great work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteI really love this, you did an amazing job. That is a lot of work, but so worth the effort!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful quilt Stephanie and I just love the way you have quilted it. Take care.
ReplyDeleteJust found this blog and this is gorgeous! This pattern is on my list to make. Did you machine stitch the leaves before the hand quilting? Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful quilt! Amazing job on the hand-quilting!
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