This quilt has been hanging around in my sewing room for 2 or 3 years and I have finally finished it! It originally was planned to be a queen size quilt for my stepson. The quilt never quite looked like I wanted it to and then my stepson ended up going to a different college. So about a month ago I decided to finish it as a "throw size" quilt for my hubby for Valentine's Day.
I wanted it to be a surprise. Do you know how hard it is to make a quilt in the same house with someone without them knowing it? Also, I have a very good husband who is almost always home. I worked on this quilt only when he was out of the house and I was home alone. I didn't quite finish the handwork on the binding on the back of the quilt in time, but finished that last night. I think it turned out well and the free motion machine quilting looks nice.
This quilt will be around a lot longer than any store bought Valentine goody I could have purchased. Don't you just love handmade gifts? I do. One of my most treasured possessions is the purple scarf my daughter crocheted for me last year for my birthday. It was the first thing she made and it was for me. That is priceless!
6 comments:
Wow, I love the NC State throw. I really like how you incorporate a little color on the backing fabric. I may steal that idea soon.
It's wonderful! I know your husband will enjoy it for years and years. It is hard to work on something for your husband when he's home most of the time. My husband is a pastor and his office is at home . . . and my craft area is in his office! LOL I can't imagine trying to make him something in the very same room!
A lovely Valentine's Day gift!
That turned out really nice...I like the small squares.
I really like when people are expressing their opinion and thought. So I like the way you are writing
Sooooo nice....what a nice wife your husband has!!
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