Yee ha, the top is finished and it's glorious! The blinkers were the biggest help to get this one done by Christmas.
I do like the green and yellow start twinkling in the top right corner in Australia's colours. Not deliberate, just a happy coincidence.
Thank you Kim for releasing your amazing patterns, this one was a pleasure from the begining.
You should be able to click on the photos for a bigger view. The top is 96" square and I think a bit big for hand quilting so I'll be basting this one up and machine quilting although I'm going to try and not make that too dense so as to keep some softness about it.
Happy cherry, joyous holidays to you all.
What can one say, Janet! You are exceptional and I really mean that - what joy YOU will have for many years and this quilt will spread joy to others 'forever'! I could go on and on but I will leave others a fair chance, too!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs - Lurline♥
Janet, your quilt top is wonderful. It's truly a masterpiece. Aren't we lucky to have Kim?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea of yours to link all your posts up.
Cheers
Sue
What an amazing achievement Janet it is absolutely stunning and a real credit to you the colours are truely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMerry Chrissy
Adele
You have done a wonderful job with this and I look forward to seeing the quilting of it.
ReplyDeleteThat is super gorgeous! I am in awe. Carol
ReplyDeleteSuper job. Because of your blogging this adventure I bought the pattern. I love your color/fabric choices. I hope to start this the first of the year....and it is all your fault. ;o)
ReplyDeleteI'm with Penny - I bought the pattern because of your fabulous posts! Your quilt is absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to start on my own...
ReplyDeleteAll I can say Janet is "WOW"!
ReplyDeleteIt is spectacular, you must be so happy!
ReplyDeleteBravo! It looks wonderful.
ReplyDelete(applause, applause...!) Can you hear me clapping my hands all the way in Holland? Enjoy this beautiful quilt Janet, what a treasure you have created!
ReplyDeleteOhw, wat beautiful, all those colors! It is a delight for the eye!
ReplyDeleteLove from winter-Holland!
Marcha
ERES UNA ARTISTA, ES PRECIOSO, FELICIDADES POR UN TRABAJO BIEN HECHO, SIGO TU BLOG DESDE ESPAÑA FELICES FIESTAS.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderfull Quilt in spring and summer colours
ReplyDeleteFrauke from North germany
Another blogger from Holland wants to congratulate you with a job beyond wel done!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic.
Janet, it's FANTASTIC! Congratulations on your beautiful finished top. I look forward to (hopefully) follow the adventure of you quilting it. Wish you the best holidays!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing!!! I've looked at that quilt at least 10 times, just outstanding!!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is outstandingly awesome! I am SO impressed. You go girl!
ReplyDeletewonderful! Huge accomplishment....
ReplyDeleteA triumph--it's breathtaking, Janet. We are lucky to have Kim--but Kim is lucky to have YOU! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteJanet, your fussy-cutting in the flowers and leaves is out of this world great! Give yourself a real pat on the back for this accomplishment. I also want to thank you for your blog which led me here to this great group.
ReplyDeleteJanet, your quilt is absolutely fantastic! I love the colors--the fabrics just twinkle together in a soft, inviting way. Did you have any "recipe" for choosing which fabrics you used (or didn't use), or how you arranged them? Have you decided on your backing fabric or binding? Your quilt has inspired me to want to make one too!
ReplyDeleteI've really enjoyed watching your progress as you've worked on this beauty. The whole is spectacular...but when we look close up..we can appreciate all of the fussy cuts too! Truly amazing..and absoluetly gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Wow! Love it! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGobsmackingly fantastic!! What an accomplishment & a joy forever. You're First Place, Best of Show in my book!
ReplyDeletehugs,
brenda
What an outstanding finish to 2010! You have very effective blinkers, Janet. We all love this quilt, and especially your personal choices for it.
ReplyDeleteIt is so beautiful. Takes my breath away!
ReplyDeleteI have watched this progress since you started and it is really beautiful. I love the colors you picked (ones I love too!) and you must be very proud! Congratulations on a job well done!
ReplyDeleteOh my STARS, it is just BEAUTIFUL! Thank you Janet for sharing every step of making this quilt, I have learned so much from you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Stitching,
Cheri
Help, please: what/who are blinkers?
ReplyDeletehugs,
brenda
Glorious indeed! It's amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteFélicitations, Janet!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks absolutely wonderful:)
Truly inspirational! Those borders are beyond gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular! Prettiest quilt I've seen in a long time.
ReplyDeleteYay Janet!! Well done, it is superb! Done in record time too. Love it, I think the Kaffe fabrics look stunning in this quilt. Wished I had these fabrics when I was doing mine. Have a great Xmas! Kim McL
ReplyDeleteLove it, can't wait to start my own. Beautiful quilt!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMe too...Gorgeous, gorgeous quilt! You have done a lovely job.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love the colors. Once I will try it by myself. greetings from the Netherlands Liesbeth
ReplyDeleteThere are no words!! Absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteit is absolutely stunning just like everyone has mentioned so I will agree with everything they have already said but in addition to the kudos you have already received I would like to add kudos for the absolutely fabulous points you did on your stars... everyone is perfect...what an accomplishment...
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS ....... I want to make too!
ReplyDeletejumping up and down doing the Happy Dance for you!
ReplyDeleteYour work on this quilt is what brought me to this blog. thank you for letting us all follow your progress and see an astounding quilt take shape. I can't think of another superlative to describe it; they all have been used. I am in awe!! Nedra
ReplyDeleteJanet it is a masterpiece. I hope one day to be able to see this 'in the flesh'! You will be putting it in a show somewhere yes? Look forward to seeing how you quilt it up. Thanks for all the inspiration this year Janet. Keep up the amazing work. xo
ReplyDeleteA beautiful quilt to be loved. Lizzie
ReplyDeleteWhat an heirloom and treasure, Janet!!! Beyond words. The LOVE and care that went into each choice and every stitch shines through. Brilliant!!! Thank you for sharing your skill with all of us. ; )
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