These pictures do not do it justice. The colors are vibrant and soothing at the same time. It is king size 105'' x 92'' and is for my bed. The top is hand pieced diamonds, done with the english paper piecing technique, but using the plastic "Brandy's" templates. I have been asked so many times how I did it, that I feel a tutorial coming on. We slept under it last night and felt so wonderful. I may be buried with this one. Finishing it was so emotional that I had tears as I sewed the last few stitches on the binding. I have never had that happen before. I love the peacock fabric on the back, as my maiden name is Peacock and I have been collecting peacock fabrics for years.
I am very pleased with how it turned out.
8 comments:
Wow, it is lovely, like sparkling waters on a pool. It has such a great story, too, maybe you should share it on the "Quilt Story" blog...Congratulations on your persistence, it is beautiful!
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It looks amazing! I love all the fabrics on the front and your backing fabric is gorgeous too. What a great story.
Congratulations!! I saw the front at the Christmas party, and you are correct-- the pictures don't do it justice!! Can't wait to see the finished project in real life. How wonderful! And I love the peacock element as well. Very fitting. Happy, happy for you. And FYI-- if that goes in the coffin with you, you may be the victim of grave-robbing! :)
It's a beautiful quilt Janice, and filled with memories.
I love the name. It's perfect.
It is just beautiful!!!
Janice, it is beautiful. I know how proud you must be to have it finished and on your bed. Congratulations. And again, it is beautiful.
Beautiful!! I have been slowly working toward quilting a pot holder, and have great aspirations to make a blanket sized quilt some day, I suppose sewing in a straight line should be goal #1 ;)
Wow, I can't imagine sewing such a huge quilt, or finishing something that I've started 15 years ago. Congratulations. It's beautiful!
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