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Saturday, December 18, 2010

Ta-dah!!

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.
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46 comments:

  1. LurlineDecember 18, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    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!
    Big hugs - Lurline♥

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  2. SueDecember 18, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    Janet, your quilt top is wonderful. It's truly a masterpiece. Aren't we lucky to have Kim?
    What a great idea of yours to link all your posts up.
    Cheers
    Sue

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  3. AdeleDecember 18, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    What an amazing achievement Janet it is absolutely stunning and a real credit to you the colours are truely beautiful.

    Merry Chrissy

    Adele

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  4. JudiDecember 18, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    You have done a wonderful job with this and I look forward to seeing the quilting of it.

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  5. FunoldhagDecember 18, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    That is super gorgeous! I am in awe. Carol

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  6. PennyDecember 18, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    Super 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)

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  7. DanaDecember 19, 2010 at 12:26 AM

    I'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...

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  8. Christine MDecember 19, 2010 at 1:33 AM

    All I can say Janet is "WOW"!

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  9. Carmen IsaacsDecember 19, 2010 at 2:32 AM

    It is spectacular, you must be so happy!

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  10. Vicky aka StichrDecember 19, 2010 at 2:46 AM

    Bravo! It looks wonderful.

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  11. HeidiDecember 19, 2010 at 2:46 AM

    (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!

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  12. UnknownDecember 19, 2010 at 3:43 AM

    Ohw, wat beautiful, all those colors! It is a delight for the eye!

    Love from winter-Holland!
    Marcha

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  13. MarisaDecember 19, 2010 at 4:24 AM

    ERES UNA ARTISTA, ES PRECIOSO, FELICIDADES POR UN TRABAJO BIEN HECHO, SIGO TU BLOG DESDE ESPAÑA FELICES FIESTAS.

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  14. FraukeDecember 19, 2010 at 4:59 AM

    what a wonderfull Quilt in spring and summer colours
    Frauke from North germany

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  15. LoreneDecember 19, 2010 at 5:09 AM

    Another blogger from Holland wants to congratulate you with a job beyond wel done!!
    Fantastic.

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  16. MaritDecember 19, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    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!

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  17. Sue DaurioDecember 19, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    Absolutely amazing!!! I've looked at that quilt at least 10 times, just outstanding!!

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  18. FlourishingPalmsDecember 19, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    All I can say is outstandingly awesome! I am SO impressed. You go girl!

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  19. Paula Hensley MurphyDecember 19, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    wonderful! Huge accomplishment....

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  20. LelandDecember 19, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    A triumph--it's breathtaking, Janet. We are lucky to have Kim--but Kim is lucky to have YOU! Congratulations.

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  21. EileenDecember 19, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Janet, 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.

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  22. Donna~~December 19, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Janet, 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!

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  23. Ann ChampionDecember 19, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    I'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! :)

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  24. JuleeDecember 19, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    Beautiful! Wow! Love it! Gorgeous!

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  25. brendaDecember 19, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Gobsmackingly fantastic!! What an accomplishment & a joy forever. You're First Place, Best of Show in my book!
    hugs,
    brenda

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  26. MarionDecember 19, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    What an outstanding finish to 2010! You have very effective blinkers, Janet. We all love this quilt, and especially your personal choices for it.

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  27. janiegDecember 19, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    It is so beautiful. Takes my breath away!

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  28. Pinkadot QuiltsDecember 19, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    I 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!

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  29. CheriDecember 19, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    Oh my STARS, it is just BEAUTIFUL! Thank you Janet for sharing every step of making this quilt, I have learned so much from you.
    Happy Stitching,
    Cheri

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  30. brendaDecember 19, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    Help, please: what/who are blinkers?
    hugs,
    brenda

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  31. Mary L.December 19, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    Glorious indeed! It's amazing!!!!

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  32. Sonja♥December 19, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Félicitations, Janet!!!!!!!!!!!!
    It looks absolutely wonderful:)

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  33. AnonymousDecember 19, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Truly inspirational! Those borders are beyond gorgeous!!

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  34. Barbara SindlingerDecember 19, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    Spectacular! Prettiest quilt I've seen in a long time.

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  35. kim mcleanDecember 19, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    Yay 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

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  36. Rosemary YoungsDecember 19, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Love it, can't wait to start my own. Beautiful quilt!!!!!

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  37. SueDecember 19, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    Me too...Gorgeous, gorgeous quilt! You have done a lovely job.

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  38. Liesbeth WesselsDecember 20, 2010 at 4:18 AM

    Beautiful. I love the colors. Once I will try it by myself. greetings from the Netherlands Liesbeth

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  39. MarglowDecember 20, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    There are no words!! Absolutely amazing!

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  40. bertiequiltsDecember 20, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    it 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...

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  41. BarbDecember 20, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    GORGEOUS ....... I want to make too!

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  42. PatSloanDecember 20, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    jumping up and down doing the Happy Dance for you!

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  43. Nedra WeaverDecember 21, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    Your 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

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  44. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsDecember 22, 2010 at 4:05 AM

    Janet 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

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  45. AnonymousDecember 22, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    A beautiful quilt to be loved. Lizzie

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  46. Piecefully PamDecember 24, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    What 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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