Finally done!!

[AlohaSandy]

I’ve been working on this quilt since August for a customer as a gift for her mother’s Christmas present. Let’s just say this quilt caused me many sleepless nights. I took a small quilt pattern and thought it would be easier to make it into a large cal king pattern and let’s just say that was the first hair pulling I did it just went downhill from there lol. I learned a lot about working with 100% cotton fabric and how it doesn’t keep its shape very well. I have very little practice on echo stitching and that’s what she wanted for the entire quilt I tied it 3 times and took it all apart 3 times more hair pulling. I ran out of room very quickly between the appliqués. If it was for “Surfergirl” who helped me tremendously a lot of times throughout this entire ordeal I don’t know what I would have done without her help MAHALO SURFERGIRL!! I finally talked my customer out of the echo quilting and talked her into just letting me do a filament around the appliqué so they showed up on the back nicely on top and all 4 sides. Thanks to everyone who answered my questions throughout this quilting process. Let’s also say that I didn’t make any money off this quilt but learned a lot. She picked it up yesterday and just loved it thank goodness’s lol. Mahalo again

[giig21]

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That is just brilliant. What an incredible work of art

[jjkaiser]

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Congratulations! I know what it feels like to finish something that had you going nuts leading to sleepless nights, ripping out, etc. Such a victorious feeling and you pulled it off! Your quilt looks fabulous.

[Maria Sews]

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Beautiful quilt, AlohaSandy!

On another note, are you sure you want your complete address to be visible to everyone on this site? I would be concerned about the safety of having it show up on your profile.

[surfergirl]

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Congrats Sandy "You did it"! Just beautiful.

[AlohaSandy]

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That is just brilliant. What an incredible work of art

Thank you for the compliment.

[AlohaSandy]

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Beautiful quilt, AlohaSandy!

On another note, are you sure you want your complete address to be visible to everyone on this site? I would be concerned about the safety of having it show up on your profile.

Thanks and I never really thought about the address situation lol I can take it off

[KPH]

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Sandy, it's lovely! I know there is going to be a surprised mom and happy daughter.

[Bubby]

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There's nothing like a beautiful finish, especially when it's been an ordeal. It turned out lovely!

[SuzanneOrleansOntario]

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Congratulations on your finish. I'm certain your stress will be gone, once it's out the door.

Some quilts are real learning experiences, and never again.

[Claire Hallman]

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Beautiful, your applique is gorgeous. I can't get the picture large enough to see your quilting so can't tell what is a filiment?

[Ginny B]

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Awesome job! Congratulations on your perseverance. I am sure your customers ' mom is going to treasure it.

[AlohaSandy]

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Beautiful, your applique is gorgeous. I can't get the picture large enough to see your quilting so can't tell what is a filiment?

Along the top of the appliqués I followed to secure the quilt oh and I also did plumerias with filament thread for extra security do when washed it will be secure.