When a notable birthday rocks around and you are asked to contribute to the making of a quilt for a friend it's nice to say 'yes I can help'. Several of Barbara's friends stitched and pieced blocks, my part was the quilting part. Here it is as it arrived in my studio pre quilting....................
Pretty darn amazing don't you think! Now for the quilting part, there are some close ups so you can see some of the blocks, rather than just a birds eye view.
Sometimes when I quilt these types of quilts I like to let a bit of my cheeky personality spring forth!
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| I wonder what 'notable' year it was for Barbara? |
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The following block came all the way from England!
So there you have it, each year another birthday comes around and you just never know what the 'fairies' might bring you! The finished quilt.
I just remembered I took a photo of Barbara receiving her beautiful quilt! Here she peeping out with several tears in her eyes.
To finish this post off here is the latest quilt on my machine, it's a big job, lots of quilting! Back to it. Thanks for stopping by.
What a wonderful gift to a special friend!
ReplyDeleteSo special, and from friends all over. I'm sure Barbara was thrilled. Beautiful quilting to highlight each block, they stand out so well , and the "70" should not be hidden. A great achievement, and an age to be treasured.
ReplyDeleteWasn't it lovely surprising Barb like that :-) Nice little sneaky-peek of your latest work-in-progress.
ReplyDeleteHow special for Barbara. You did a beautiful job with the quilting- love the 70 you put in.
ReplyDeleteHow special for Barbara. You did a beautiful job with the quilting- love the 70 you put in.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt ... obviously made up of all the things Barbara loves. Gosh its special Leeanne ...& then your quilting has just made it all the more special. Lucky Barbara.
ReplyDeleteOh I meant to say "belated birthday wishes to Barbara also" x x x
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet gift from friends--and you finished it off beautifully, Leeanne (as always).
ReplyDeleteHe He it was fun to keep a secret and then see the look on Barbara's face, so rewarding to beable to share in these special days. Loved the quilting. xxxx
ReplyDeleteHe He it was fun to keep a secret and then see the look on Barbara's face, so rewarding to beable to share in these special days. Loved the quilting. xxxx
ReplyDeleteBarbara must be over the moon with this amazing quilt means so much more as so many friends have taken part in it too as usual I am drawn to the embroidered blocks and you have quilted it beautifully
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful surprise for Barbara...such a special quilt and will have wonderful meaning for her. Wonderful quilting too Leeanne. Love the cheeky quilting part.
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job. Happy birthday to Barb!
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