Quilt done!
It’s done! Here it is out in the backyard-

this is how I signed it- (it says “finally finished 2005)

and then I washed it- it was really pretty dirty after all these years. I was very worried I would ruin it, but it really needed washing. The quilt has a wool batting and I don’t remember if I prewashed the fabrics all those years ago. I used a warm wash and rinse and the delicate cycle. I let it almost dry outside and then put it in the dryer for 10 or 15 minutes with a fabric softener sheet- I was hoping to get the cat hair and other miscellaneous fuzz off of it. Now it is clean and a little bit wrinkly- just right really.
Here it is, posing!

April 9th, 2005 at 10:12 pm
It’s absolutely beautiful! congrats! It must feel wonderful to watch it come together over the years and finally be able to enjoy it now
April 9th, 2005 at 11:28 pm
That looks absolutely amazing!! Especially on the bed!! WOOT!!
April 10th, 2005 at 1:06 pm
Mimi, all the years of work really shows; it’s gorgeous. Sweet dreams!
April 10th, 2005 at 2:05 pm
Well done - you should feel proud - its a lovely quilt
April 11th, 2005 at 6:35 am
Woo Yay! As they say! It is gorgeous. I hope this has given you the courage to make more quilts!
April 11th, 2005 at 9:15 am
Beautiful work! I loved being able to see it out in the sun! I hope I can someday finish our family heirloom in as nice a fashion! I know you will feel pleasure everytime you walk into that room and look at your lovely handiwork!
April 12th, 2005 at 10:29 am
What a quilt!! So beautifull
April 13th, 2005 at 3:07 pm
Congrats! Nothing’s better than a handmade quilt. Be proud.