Sunday, July 22, 2012

Heart Quilt Finished!!!



You never know what you'll find while cleaning and organizing.  I decided to tackle my closet.  I have a walk-in closet that is so full of tubs, etc.  that I can barely walk in it.

While going through the tubs, I found 3 quilts that I needed to finish.  Two of them only needed the border quilted and then the binding added.  Doesn't sound like a lot of work, but if you quilt, you know it takes time.

I never machine quilt.    I use my machine to piece the quilt but all the quilting is done by hand.  It takes forever and a day to finish a quilt.  It took me a total of 4 days just to finish hand-quilting the border and then  add the binding.  Another process done by hand stitching.

I saw this pattern on Simply Quilts on HGTV.  It's been off the air for a few years and that is when I first started making this quilt.  So, I'm thinking maybe 3 or 4 yrs ago.

I am so happy to finally finish this.  Here are some close-ups of the embroidered leaves and the hand quilting.  The quilt is heavily hand-quilted with circles of inter-twining hearts.  








I am putting this one away for safe keeping.

till next time...


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28 comments:

  1. Quilter KathyJuly 22, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Love the heart quilting design...beautiful!

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    1. PamJuly 22, 2012 at 11:06 PM

      Thank you Kathy. I linked up to your party. Glad you stopped by.

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  2. The Kim Six FixJuly 23, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    Wow! Beautiful! I am not a hand quilter (except for whitework) but I really do appreciate it when I see it on quilts. Yours is so pretty.. and the colors are lovely and fresh and pretty!

    Nice job!

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    1. PamJuly 23, 2012 at 10:25 AM

      thanks Kim. This one is being put away for my great granddaughter.

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  3. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    Hi there! I'm visiting from Craft-O-Manic Monday. This turned out so lovely!! I'm a new quilter and love seeing others project in all the stages. So nice when you finish!! I am now a new follower and would be honored if you would visit and follow me back at http://lifeofblocks.blogspot.com/ Thanks!

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    1. PamJuly 23, 2012 at 10:29 AM

      I always wanted to quilt and self-taught myself in 1997. I enjoy seeing the finished product. So rewarding. Thanks for the follow and I am also following you. Have a great week.

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  4. scraphappyJuly 23, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    Congratulations on getting it finished up. Hand quilting can bevtim consuming.

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    1. PamJuly 23, 2012 at 10:29 AM

      It only took me about 4 yrs. One more project to check off my list.

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  5. Stacy Sews and SchoolsJuly 23, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    That is so beautiful!! Congratulations on finishing it!! :)

    I found you through Market Yourself Monday!

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  6. StephanieJuly 23, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    What a pretty pattern!

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  7. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Beautiful! I used to want to quilt, but now I just like enjoying the art of others. I have an admiration for those who can quilt. Thanks for linking up at Making Space Mondays. I hope we see you there next week! -Tabitha.

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  8. cathy@my1929charmerJuly 23, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Very beautiful. A very lovely pattern, can't believe you hand quilted it. That is a lot of work. I made a quilt about 20 years ago, I think I started out too big, I finished it, but never made another, and I used my machine. I also wanted to let you know I love your header! So glad you shared your creative inspiration with Sunday's Best - you helped to make it a great partay!

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    1. PamJuly 24, 2012 at 10:45 AM

      I started with wall hangings and progressed from there. I was my pleasure to join your party.

      thanks for your kind words.

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  9. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinJuly 24, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    Oh, it is so beautiful! You are one talented lady! Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  10. debraJuly 25, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Beautiful AND ALOT OF WORK, YES!! :) Love love love it...what a lovely pattern and color combination

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  11. JillJuly 26, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    What a gorgeous quilt Pam! I can't believe you do so much of it by hand! you must have so much patience!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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    1. PamJuly 26, 2012 at 4:28 PM

      I love the look of hand quilting. It does take a lot of time but worth it in the end. thank you so much for your nice comment.

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  12. UnknownJuly 29, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    I feel like I want to be snuggled by it. So beautiful!

    Hopping by and following your lovely blog (FB).

    The Quiet Mom blogging @ Spaghetti with Meatballs Recipe

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  13. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    What a beautiful quilt. And I remember that show. Thanks for sharing on Tout It Tuesday! Hope to see you tomorrow.

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  14. Adorned From AboveAugust 1, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party. This is so beautiful.
    Debi

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