Can you see where I added in a few tiny 4 patches to use up some little plaid scraps? I think it makes the quilt sparkle!
This is the pieced backing, made from leftover plaids. I think it looks nicer in real life than it does in this photo!
Here is "Plaid Beauty" hanging in the tree in my parent's backyard.
I just love this quilt! It has such happy memories and holds lots of positive energy. The problem now is that I was intending to give it away as a gift. But now I find myself hesitating and wanting to keep it.
This photo shows the feather quilting in the border a little better.
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yes I see the little squares - neat - I don't see any mistakes but then I'm not going to inspect it - I just love looking at them!
ReplyDeleteKeep it!!!!!! I love it.. You know I would!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful...I love all those plaids together! :0)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. You should send a picture to Bonnie. She would love it!
ReplyDeleteOh, love this --the name is so appropriate!
ReplyDeleteKeep it. You have to do nice things for yourself sometimes, you know! : )
I'm so happy you got it done! It is a Beauty hanging on the Tree. I finished a July NewFO today. Just need to Bind it. YEA!
ReplyDeleteLots of little squares developed into unmistakable beauty. I would keep it.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you want to keep this one - it is a beauty. You can always make another though. Congratulations on the finish. Doing great on your UFO list.
ReplyDeleteI just love plaids and homespuns - this is a very special quilt.
ReplyDeleteI really like this one too! I think since it holds a lot of memories for you, you should keep it. No one will appreciate it as much as you do. This quilt makes me want to get out my plaid basket quilt and start big stitching it! Love love the plaid
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a GOOOORRRRGEOUS finish. I love this beauty.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is a real beauty! I would have trouble giving it away too!
ReplyDeleteSo...I am not the only one who wants to keep them. Live with it awhile, start something new and one day it will feel right to send it along to someone new.
ReplyDeleteEasy and simple...keep it or just make another one!!! Come on you can do it!!
ReplyDeletePlaid Beauty is indeed beautiful. Congratulations on finishing such a gorgeous quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Really a nice version of Blue Ridge Beauty!
ReplyDeleteShe's lovely...and I'd want to keep this one for myself, too! I'm sending you a pat on the back for finishing your quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful Kathie - well done! A very warm colour palette and your quilting complements it perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I could give that one away - it is gorgeous! I do,love scrappy and plaids!,
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great! It is hard to give away some quilts, I understand your pain!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is just beautiful! I love the plaids and the extra little four patches, the backing, everything about it! I would not blame you a bit if you kept it!
ReplyDeletethe plaids look wonderful in this quilt, can see why you want to keep it, wonder who will win you or who should be having it.
ReplyDeleteWell done. You did it....looks good
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the gorgeous finish - I can understand you being reluctant to part with it! This pattern has gone to the top of my list for my next scrap quilt!!
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a beauty! Pattern, colors, everything. Congrats on the finish! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the finish! I can see why you want to keep it. There's just something about plaid. Maybe if you didn't actually promise it to anyone...
ReplyDeleteFantastic finish...it really is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteHurrah for you! It was worth the wait, for me, to see the absolutely gorgeous finished quilt. I went and got my Bonnie Hunter book to see what was needed for the quilt. I have 3 boxes filled with plaids. I love plaids but haven't made 1 quilt with them. I pretty sure this wouldn't even make a dent in them. Congratulations! It is lovely and you have inspired me!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the finish! It's a beautiful quilt. The colors remind me a a crisp fall day. I'd have a hard time parting with that one if it was mine.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! This turned out to be amazing! It does sparkle! Way to go! Thanks for sharing!
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