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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Sally's Quilt ......

Sally is one of my SIL's (we married brothers)
... she just turned 50... and celebrated 30 years married bliss....

I started this quilt last year (so it was one of my UFO's listed earlier this year)
and finished it in January so it could be posted over to England....


I used a Jelly Roll in Portabello Market for the blocks ...





Some detail of the quilting.... I used a variegated thread.... four leaves at each block and concentric petals at the sides... and feathers for the borders....


a pretty label

I love this backing fabric.....


I hope this keeps Sally snug - they are having some very cold weather

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35 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    oh Fiona it is so beautiful,Sally will be very happy with this i am sure,well done.xx

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  2. SueFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Gorgeous quilt, lucky Sally. It's so much fun to finish off a quilt and send it to it's new home.

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  3. MarilynFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Beautiful quilt Fiona. Love the backing fabric. Sally will be so thrilled with it.

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  4. In stitches and seamsFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    I think she will just love it and feel the warm of your hugs in it
    in stitches

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  5. NarelleFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Just gorgeous and I'm sure it will be much loved.

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  6. Sharon - Lilabelle LaneFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Such a beautiful quilt. Sally will feel your love every time she catches a glimps of it and snuggles up under it xx

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  7. JeanetteFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Beautiful quilt. The backing fabric is gorgeous. Hugs,

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  8. UnknownFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    WOW what a Beautiful Quilt...Your Label is Great..I'm sure Sally will just love it..
    cheers

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  9. Christine MFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful Fiona. I'm sure Sally will love it.

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  10. MelodyFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    What a beautiful gift, I love your fabric choice - I've got a half finished quilt in the same range.

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  11. SheilaFebruary 16, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    It is beautiful Fiona and she will definitely love it and your quilting is great too!

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  12. Just Ramblin'February 16, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    You SIL is going to love it. It really is lovely. Nola

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  13. KaHollyFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    I love the label!! She's going to be so delighted!

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  14. RandR SerenityFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    My most favourite fabric range to date. I have Layer cake, jelly roll and yardage but can't cut into it yet. One day perhaps.
    Your quilt is beautiful.
    If Sally does not like it please send it my way ;-)
    Hugs

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  15. reganFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Sweet quilt.....your quilting is great!.....and that label is adorable! Love it!

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  16. Sue SAFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    It's beautiful and your machine quilting is fab, very impressed that you do feathers, a very professional finish.

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  17. LarissaFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Beautiful quilt!! ... Love the quilting!!!

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  18. JenniferFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    That's lovely.....and I'm sure it will be appreciated!

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  19. KarenFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    This is a lovely quilt and it's great to see it finished. A lovely gift!

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Fab quilt.I'm sure you SIL will love and treasure it. Great finish.

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  21. WendyFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    It is a beautiful quilt, you have got very good at your machine quilting! Love the label on the back too.

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  22. marinaFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    just gorgeous! the border really frames it well. The backing looks quite vintage. You have done a great job of the quilting!

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  23. Teresa F.February 16, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Wonderful quilt. I love the fabrics you used. I agree with you,he backing is most. beautiful. She will be very pleased with it!

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  24. Michelle RidgwayFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    It is really beautiful Fiona. I am sue she will love it and it will become a treasured keepsake. How neat you married brothers.

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  25. CheryllFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    It's beautiful... how could your SIL not LoVe it!

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  26. MariaFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Love Sally's quilt and I am sure she will too...

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  27. Peg - Happy In QuiltingFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Bubz......wow....just so lovely....

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  28. SunnybecFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    It's beautiful Fiona, I love the colours, she is going to love it.... can I be your adopted sister please LOL. The weather is getting a little warmer over here, our snow has nearly gone - soon be summer!! Hugs x

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  29. JoyFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Fiona I just love this quilt! Your SIL will be overjoyed I'm sure. Portobello is such a gawjus range and you've really made it pop.
    Love it!!!
    Hugs,
    Joy :o)

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  30. SusanFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Just beautiful - piecing and quilting - how lucky for Sally that she married that brother! And I love your new blog header - you must have a fantastic camera

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  31. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    It's gorgeous and such a lovely gift to give!

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  32. AllieFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    That quilt is just stunning, sweetie, she'll love it! I love how you did the label too. Great pic in your header, and I LOVE the pics of your trip, wow I'd love to go there!

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  33. GretheFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Such a lovely flower in your header,and this post is so pleasant to read. I`m sure Sally is overwelmed:-) Yes,super fabrics as well as such a great one for the backing as well.

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  34. Love Bears All ThingsFebruary 21, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    I love the fabric in the SIL quilt...
    Mama Bear

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  35. BecFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Such a gorgeous quilt! Love the fabrics so much....LOL!

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