Well, as long as I'm waiting, waiting, waiting for the coffee to drip this morning, I thought I should make good use of this time to show the quilt. (Keep in mind that I am writing this coffee-less.) (ETA: TypePad recognized my weakness and chose to eat my first post about the quilt this morning. The beast. I also hate their edit/format functions. I'm afraid to change anything in this post for fear of losing it a second time. Yes, only half a cup later.)
Yes, I am adding "run vinegar through the coffee maker" to the list that all ready has "get Jeep battery checked" and "be thankful for your AAA-membership" on it. (It was a later than usual night last night. *blink*)
Here are the photos of the quilt from last Saturday. In the photo from left to right are Maddy (not her "real" name but she answers to it), Millie, Sandy, and my mom, Dorothy.
Large, isn't it?! It certainly covers a queen-size bed amply.
More details:
Sorry about the lighting in the latter photos, but I think you get the idea. That is a whole lot of handstitching!! In case anyone is clicking in from a search for cathedral windows, this quilt was purchased or won at an Amish quilt auction near Shawano and Bonduel (Wisconsin) that occurs twice a year. A talented quilter produced this wonderfulness that now represents precious memories of a fun, chilly day in May with my mom and friends. When I'm at POE, it will remind me of happy memories every day. I like that strategy.
Clever girl. :D
Happy Friday!
So very pretty, and HUGE. I love it!
Posted by: Kitten | Friday, May 14, 2010 at 10:07 AM
The details are exquisite. Look what trouble ladies can get in to when they go on a road trip!
Posted by: LoriAngela | Friday, May 14, 2010 at 10:55 AM
That quilt is exquisite!
::drool::
My mother made a cathedral window quilt, but it was in the 1970s and her taste in colors and fabrics was, er, um, less than tasteful. I never had any desire to keep it.
Posted by: kmkat | Friday, May 14, 2010 at 02:59 PM
Gorgeous!
xo
Posted by: Cookie | Friday, May 14, 2010 at 05:20 PM
I love it! And the close ups really show those windows. It will look beautiful in POE!
Posted by: Manise | Friday, May 14, 2010 at 07:42 PM
Wow!! /speechless
Posted by: Anne | Friday, May 14, 2010 at 08:26 PM
Lovely, simply lovely. Will one of the chillens be going to POE to keep you company?
Posted by: Squishy | Friday, May 14, 2010 at 08:49 PM
Oh my. That quilt is pure beauty and all the time that must have gone into it. Definitely a prized gem!!!
Posted by: Deborah | Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 08:11 AM
Wow. That is incredible!!
xo
Posted by: Nora | Monday, May 17, 2010 at 05:20 AM
What a lovely quilt!
Posted by: Judy G. | Monday, May 17, 2010 at 02:44 PM
Beautiful!
Someday I plan to make a Cathedral Window quilt, but the amount of handwork always gives me pause.
Posted by: gayle | Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 07:56 AM
Gorgeous quilt! I love cathedral windows but they are a bear to make. There's a few in your quilt, that's for sure.
Triple AAA and a late night? Oh noes!
Posted by: Carrie K | Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 03:24 PM
That is absolutely beautiful! Love it!
Posted by: Emily | Tuesday, June 01, 2010 at 10:11 AM
Beautiful!
Someday I plan to make a Cathedral Window quilt, but the amount of handwork always gives me pause.
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