I set it aside for a long time. (Hmmm, I seem to do that a lot, don't I?) Finally, last year I decided it had been a UFO long enough and I needed to finish it. I wasn't really loving the fabrics I had planned to use for it. It really needed some more color. (I do that a lot, too!) Color definitely helped.
The first one looked pretty good ....
That was okay, though, because I have quite a selection of batiks Surely, I had something that would work. Hmmmm......
With help from Hubby I auditioned border fabrics until I finally found one that would work. At first, I wasn't sure the binding fabric, which I matched to the backing, would work either.
I mailed it last week to my former sister-in-law who I still consider to be family, and I always will. That's why I named this quilt "Family Forever." We share many precious memories. I hope they come to mind whenever she snuggles up in her quilt.
I'm linking up with Confessions of a Fabric Addict. Can I get a Whoop Whoop?
12 comments:
Sandy, I love what you did to it. Beautiful quilt.
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Oh, I love how this looks! Very pretty. You must be so glad it's done.
What a beautiful quilt!
I really like how your blocks turned out, followed by the borders and backing. Congratulations on the finish. I can't imagine why she would not adore it. Love the blocks and your varied colors.
What a great quilt! I love how the blocks were framed on point; it makes such a great pattern. Congratulations on the finish! I am sure she will love it.
Wow! Yes, you can get a Whoop! Whoop! - that's gorgeous. Color addition was perfect, and that border trade-out really added to it. I'm sure your ex-SIL loves it dearly, both for itself and for the gesture.
You have used a very nice block pattern and the fabrics compliment it well. Altogether it's a lovely quilt Sandy, your SIL will love it.
Beautiful fabrics and blocks. I have always wanted to visit Hancock's of Paducah.
What a great "save" of a UFO. Your audition time paid off -- great border that adds to the quilt rather than detracts.
I think it turned out lovely! I like the colors too!!
Wow! That added color really was the perfect pick-me-up! This turned out so fabulous. And families truly are forever!
This is a wonderful quilt! It all came together beautifully in the end and I'm sure your SIL will love it. I need to work with my batiks again because I too have quite a selection.
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