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!
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 :)
That looks absolutely amazing!! Especially on the bed!! WOOT!!
Mimi, all the years of work really shows; it’s gorgeous. Sweet dreams!
Well done – you should feel proud – its a lovely quilt
Woo Yay! As they say! It is gorgeous. I hope this has given you the courage to make more quilts!
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!
What a quilt!! So beautifull :)
Congrats! Nothing’s better than a handmade quilt. Be proud.