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I have been working on Virginia's brother, Jimmy's

 quilt, similar to hers but

not quite.

Talking about Virginia's quilt,

 I have had quite a few questions about

her quilt.

 

Okay what's a post without pictures, right?

 

I was so excited to share pictures last week I forgot

to share the quilt details.

 

The quilt is 67X67.

I used 2 layers of batting, bottom layer is W&N 100 cotton,

top layer is a thin poly batting (don't remember the brand).

I usually use an 80/20 or wool (my favorite) on top.

I was trying to watch the cost, so I used the poly. 

 

 

Used Glide thread, I believe the color was linen.

Even thought the background was white I wanted to use an

off white thread.  Whenever I can I use pre-wound Glide bobbins.

 

 

 

The quilting shows nicely on the back also.

 

 

I was asked how the story or the meaning of the quilt

would be shared with Virginia and Jimmy.

This is the label that will be attached to the quilt back

 

 

 

Hopefully, I will be able to show Jimmy's quilt very soon.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by.

 

One more thing,

please say a little prayer for a friend

whose 4 day old son, didn't come home,

 but went to heaven instead. 

We never understand why, but

pray that they will find peace.

 

 

Off the machine today and Happy Turkey Day

I finished up Virginia's quilt this morning and it is off the frame and ready for binding.

Get ready, lots of pictures because I love how

this one finished up.  Hope Virginia loves it too.

 

This is a memory quilt for Virginia, a friend's daughter, made from her grandparents clothing.  I made her father, my friend, one when his parents passed away

 within 6 months of each other. Virginia loves it and has to see it every time she visits and she cries every time.

He asked if I had enough clothing left to make her and her brother a quilt for

Christmas.

 

Star in the middle, dark blue is her grandfather's shirt (Hap) and the light blue her grandmother's (Jane).

Nine pinwheels, one for each of their children, along with their names.

Rings for 56 years of marriage.

 

23 quilted pinwheels around the border for the

grandchildren.

 

 

 

The Buttercup is for her Grandmother, who passed

 in the spring,

 

The leaf is for her Grandfather, who passed in the fall.

Maybe better pictures when it warms up so I can take it outside. 

 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

 

linking up with

Sarah http://confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com/

and

Amanda Jean http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/