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Posted on: 12/18/11 1:45 PM ET
Back at the end of October, I decided to make a dear friend a quilt for Christmas.
In early spring we had somehow got to talking quilts and he told me he really likes quilts, but after searching for years, he could not find one he liked enough to put on his bed. He has a Cali King sized bed and complained that the quilts were never big enough, he likes lots of overhang. His other main complaint was that all quilts seem to have flowers in the print.
Gave him his gift at a Christmas party last night and he really really likes it. Not a flower in sight! The only print on the quilt is a white and grey collage of watches (he collects watches)
In early spring we had somehow got to talking quilts and he told me he really likes quilts, but after searching for years, he could not find one he liked enough to put on his bed. He has a Cali King sized bed and complained that the quilts were never big enough, he likes lots of overhang. His other main complaint was that all quilts seem to have flowers in the print.
Gave him his gift at a Christmas party last night and he really really likes it. Not a flower in sight! The only print on the quilt is a white and grey collage of watches (he collects watches)
Posted on: 12/18/11 2:00 PM ET
That is beautiful. I bet he was thrilled.
Posted on: 12/18/11 2:24 PM ET
Lovely. I love the look of Irish Chains and hope to make one myself someday.
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Posted on: 12/18/11 3:25 PM ET
In reply to GrandmaNewt
that is a beautiful quilt you made that person very happy.









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The peace of god, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
The peace of god, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
Posted on: 12/18/11 3:34 PM ET
In reply to GrandmaNewt
That was really nice of you to make that for him! It turned out very "handsome"!
Nora :)
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Nora :)
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Nora :)
Posted on: 12/18/11 5:30 PM ET
In reply to GrandmaNewt
What a wonderful gift. You must have been pretty excited about giving it to him.
Pulled out my magnifying glass and was surprised at how rich the white and gray collage watch print is. It is really beautiful.
Merry Christmas
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Pulled out my magnifying glass and was surprised at how rich the white and gray collage watch print is. It is really beautiful.
Merry Christmas

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Posted on: 12/18/11 6:54 PM ET
In reply to GrandmaNewt
How did he react when you gave it to him? You said he really liked it, so what was his reaction the no flowers theme? It is really pretty. Looks very rich in colors.
I hope to make a small one of these next year.
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I hope to make a small one of these next year.
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Currently working on a boys quilt. Sized 40 x 40 inches. It has chickens, chicken eggs, cows, fish, sea life, afield with water, Dachshunds, mini sailboats, and many colorful other fabrics. The blocks are a 4 x 4 finished size, so many of them are needed.
This my 4th quilt in 7 months.
Bernina 630, Bernina embroidery module, Pfaff 2036, Bernina 1200DA serger, Unique Sewing Cabinet 450L
Gardening info: zone 8 standard map and zone 6 Sunset map
This my 4th quilt in 7 months.
Bernina 630, Bernina embroidery module, Pfaff 2036, Bernina 1200DA serger, Unique Sewing Cabinet 450L
Gardening info: zone 8 standard map and zone 6 Sunset map
Posted on: 12/18/11 7:24 PM ET
What a work of love! Your friend is very blessed. It's so large and elegant!
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When life gives you green velvet curtains, make a green velvet dress.
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When life gives you green velvet curtains, make a green velvet dress.
Posted on: 12/18/11 7:27 PM ET
Wow! Gorgeous and so much work. I'm glad he appreciates it.
Posted on: 12/18/11 7:59 PM ET
Wow! 
What a nice gift, and large squares for your Irish chain--makes it much easier, doesn't it? I'm sure your friend is thrilled.
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What a nice gift, and large squares for your Irish chain--makes it much easier, doesn't it? I'm sure your friend is thrilled.------
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