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A COUPLE OF QUILTS FOR MY GRAND DAUGHTER

Monday, October 03, 2011


This quilt was my first attempt at making a quilt using the sewing machine.

This was her favorite as I used the old fashioned way and did hand tie quilting.

This shows the detail that I did by adding buttons and ribbons and making it so she would have things that were three dimensional. She loves buttons and ribbons.
As you can tell by the date these were done in the phase of my life when I was given a short time to live so I worked on these daily until I had them finished.
I think it is time that I make her another quilt and this time enjoy the process along the way.
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FYRCOP 10/29/2011 11:51AM

    WOW!!! Excellent job Sandy!!!

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TIGERMOM710 10/9/2011 1:13PM

    Wonderful quilts. You should make another one and enjoy it.

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SKIRNIR 10/6/2011 1:23PM

  What beautiful quilts! You have one lucky granddaughter. Bet she will love them!

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SCAROUSEL1 10/6/2011 12:13PM

    Great quilts Sandy! It is indeed time to make another and celebrate your life along the way... Hugs!

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MOM2MXKE 10/6/2011 11:21AM

    Your quilts are very nice. I have thought about making one with some very special clothes that I have but I am afraid I would ruin it and the special clothes would then be gone.

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WENDYWITKOSKI 10/4/2011 10:46PM

    Awesome! Both are wonderful!

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LEROYJL 10/4/2011 6:21PM

  THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL! emoticon emoticon emoticon

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KNOBLE0309 10/4/2011 2:25PM

    beautiful work!

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KATIE233 10/4/2011 2:24PM

    love homemade quilts.

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LILWASPUD 10/4/2011 10:05AM

    They are beautiful! I love the old-fashioned hand-tied quilts. Love the ribbon and button idea, too.

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MELYSSAMALLONEE 10/4/2011 9:10AM

    Beautiful! Wish I knew how to do stuff like this (and had time!)...some day!

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DJSHIP46 10/4/2011 9:02AM

    Beautiful work!!! I wish sometimes I had the patience to make quilts... my daughter does and they are beautiful... maybe someday... Your's are an inspiration emoticon ~~ Donna

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LOVESLIFE13 10/4/2011 8:19AM

    Those are just beautiful!!! I have the last quilt my Grandmother made. It means the world to me!!!

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ALLBW2U 10/3/2011 11:48PM

    Very nice, Sandy. You are such a talented gal!!

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MAY21IWILLDOIT 10/3/2011 11:19PM

    Love your quilts. Since I didn't know you durng that difficult time, I would like to say that I am very happy for you and your granddaughter to have more - and quality - time together.

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QUILTINGBUDDY 10/3/2011 10:58PM

    Very nice Sandy! I like them both a lot, and good idea with the ribbons and buttons. I must say I like the blue one best. Blue is my favorite color, and I love the windmill like designs. I'm doing one right now that feels somewhat similar to me with squares done like puzzle pieces. Keep me posted if you do another one that you won't have to rush through. It would be really nice to do it and enjoy the process at the same time. If you need encouragement or any help with it just let me know, we could even get together if you'd like :-)

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IDALUKE 10/3/2011 10:19PM

    Those quilts are lovely, did a great job. The teddy bear/bunny guilt was my favorite, but they are both great looking. You did a fantastic job on them. emoticon emoticon

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GETTINGTHINNER2 10/3/2011 9:24PM

    Sandy, beautiful! Is there anything you CAN"T do???!!!! So much talent in one little lady!
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LAKOTALADY 10/3/2011 9:09PM

    Sandy, these are beautiful!! I've always wanted to learn how to quilt, but never had the time. My best friend in Kentucky quilts and is an expert. Wish I was near her so she could teach me. Again, they're gorgeous!!
Vicki
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CAZ5346 10/3/2011 8:54PM

    I LOVE LOOKING AT HOMEMADE QUILTS. BEAUTIFUL WORK.

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HERBKAT 10/3/2011 8:39PM

    They're wonderful, Sandy! You're very talented!

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JERIBERI1 10/3/2011 8:26PM

    I love looking at quilts. I can't quilt at all, and I so admire people who can do it. Your quilts are beautiful!!

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OUTDOORGIRL68 10/3/2011 7:38PM

    Really love them. It must be very time consuming.

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DANNEE28 10/3/2011 7:29PM

    Sandy, these are beautiful. I have always loved that bear. My son had that same bear in his room when he was younger. Seeing that quilt brought back memories. They are really beautiful, and I love the three-dimensional idea. You are so talented.

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MARTYLYNN1 10/3/2011 7:22PM

    Very nice! I need to get busy & work on quilting my Grandmothers quilt top. Too many other things till winter sets in though!

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LISAS1980 10/3/2011 7:11PM

    Hi Sandy! They're both beautiful but I like the three dimensional one A LOT! I love ribbons and buttons too! Smiles to your new project and working on a new quilt for her...

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LUVSBULLDOGS 10/3/2011 6:56PM

    Great job, Sandy. I don't know if you could find material like that now. The last time I looked, there wasn't much out there. Nothing like the teddy/bunny quilt. Material is so thin now. You have to go to a quilt shop to find anything heavy enough to use for quilting.

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NEWINSIDEOUT 10/3/2011 5:13PM

    I have a sewing machine... first step right!? Not sure about time though. I have an older friend who came over and oiled the machine... first time it was used in several years and she was very happy with how it worked. I have a little corner set up in my bedroom and a few starter projects I want to do. But WAY busy!!

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SUSIEPH1 10/3/2011 4:49PM

    How Absolutely Beautiful!!

I am sure your grand daughter is so delighted with her quilts!!
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KIM_POSSIBLE77 10/3/2011 3:24PM

    How beautiful! I am getting a lot of the clothes that my Grandma used to wear, she passed last May. I am going to make a quilt for my Mom, My daughter and one for me. I have never quilted before so it will take me awhile, but knowing that my Grandma can still be wrapped around us is just so comforting. I will have to "pick your ear" if I get stuck. LOL

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PATRICIAANN46 10/3/2011 3:20PM

  Hi Sandy........
The quilts are beautiful!!! I made one for Elizabeth in 2007 plus a quilted seat pad set for her high chair. Now, we have another grandchild on the way in May, so I had better get to the fabric store and choose some more material. They are fun to make and the finished result is wonderful........such a sense of pride in a job well-done. emoticon

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BEEJAY49 10/3/2011 3:19PM

    Beautiful! :) Hugs!

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PJSTIME 10/3/2011 3:17PM

    They are both just wonderful. But she might want a more grown up quilt now grandma so get busy. LOL

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HOOFBEATS95 10/3/2011 3:12PM

    OMG! First when/why were you given a short time to live? Secondly there is NOTHING more I love than a handmade quilt! OMG. I LOVE them so much!!!! Your grand daugher is very lucky.

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SUNNY332 10/3/2011 3:12PM

    Very nice! Does the top quilt have denim? Looks great. I know your GD will love it.

Sunny

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MS.ELENI 10/3/2011 3:03PM

    Beautiful quilts. My sister is good at making them but I have never tried.

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LOCOINK 10/3/2011 3:03PM

    Very nice, I used to quilt. I only have one of them that is my sons to keep for him. It is a log cabin I think. I made a quilt with mountains and a stream and elk on it for my little brother and some little appliqued lap quilts for my mom and dad, but they have all since disowned me, so they may have thrown them away by now. I guess it was the thought that counted. Someday I will make more, they are so much fun. I belonged to a quilting group at that time of about 4-5 other girls, it was so much fun. Hope you have fun making them, I know I did.

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REBELBLITZ 10/3/2011 2:57PM

    Beautiful quilts.

I wish you health and happiness, always!

Cheryl
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