Hi Cuties,

Chris, almost missed the the picture of your finished quilt. It turned out magnificent!
Thank you for showing it to us, surely it will be treasured for years to came.
Please take good care of yourself. Hugs, Roberta

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by pennifold 18 Jan 2016

Oh! thanks Roberta, glad you saw it. It looks wonderful in real life. Love Chris

P.S. Don't worry I'm still in hospital and doing nothing!

Wow this is stunning , an amazing quilt indeed ,
Hugs pam

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by pennifold 17 Jan 2016

Thanks so much Pam, I thinks it's pretty good too. Love Chris

What a blessed little one to receive a quilt with so much love put into it.
Hugs

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by pennifold 17 Jan 2016

Thanks so much embquilt, each of our 8 grand-children have one now, so this was my last! It was a labour of love, love Chris

Oh, what a fun quilt! Looks great! Now, take a break and take care of yourself!

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by pennifold 16 Jan 2016

Thanks Debbie, it will be great to see it in his room when he is older. At the moment Cooper and Chases are on their bunks. Cohen will be able to lie and sit on his for a while till he goes into a big bed. I'm doing nothing in here at the hospital, so I'm taking a big break. Love Chris

Beautiful result. Specially under the condition you had to finish it. I hope you feel better soon.

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by pennifold 16 Jan 2016

Thanks so much Angie, I'm glad it turned out as nice as it did. I'm looking forward to the light at the end of the tunnel, so to speak, it's been a very long journey with regards to getting rid of the pain. Finally have been diagnosed correctly. Love Chris

This is wonderful, Chris!! Must have been tough to finish, not feeling well! Hope you get some good relief very soon!! Beautiful quilt!! Hugs, Laura*

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by pennifold 16 Jan 2016

Hi Laura, yes, it was tough with all that's been going on with my poor body. I didn't feel like doing the last pieces, but knew it had to be done before it got too hot here. Summer in Australia is so hot!!! I'm glad it's all done, I can tell you. Love Chris

Beautiful job on the quilt. I remember when you were looking for designs to do on it. Just as well it was before your back went out. Such a lot of work went into this.

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by pennifold 16 Jan 2016

Hi Barbara, yes, it didn't seem that long ago, but it's been a real labour of love and I'm so happy it's finally finished. Love Chris

What a great job.

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by pennifold 16 Jan 2016

Thanks so much Cathy, love Chris

What a beautiful quilt! Cohen is going to love it! I am still praying your pain goes away. I am amazed at what you have accomplished having such pain. Suzanna

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by pennifold 16 Jan 2016

Thanks Suzanna, thanks for the prayers, I appreciate them. I too am amazed that I even got this finished. His birthday is 16th February. Love Chris

this is just adorable. so much love and work.

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by pennifold 16 Jan 2016

Thanks Charlie, it certainly is. Love Chris

If I haven't welcomed you here, welcome from Newcastle, Australia.

WOW where are the words when ones need to describe such a wonderful work of love. So glad I read other comment abt enlarging pict. I thought it was all emb.. and not to take away from any emb .. but i do so love applique.. Congratulation . Thank you for sharing.

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by pennifold 16 Jan 2016

Thanks worthy, yes, when you click on any picture it becomes large and then you click again and it gets even larger. I hope Naomi (Cohen's Mum) loves the work I've done. I showed it to her before the quilting work was done and the binding finished. She should be really pleased. I do mostly applique these days, but also do ME and lace. Love Chris

by pennifold 16 Jan 2016

By the way where do you live? Love Chris

I can see that you put a lot of thought into design selection and placement. It is a wonderful quilt!

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by pennifold 16 Jan 2016

Thanks for noticing that, I did take a while to organise the positioning of all the critters colours. Some of them were made on a really light blue fabric, then a bit darker, and finally the really dark ones in the corner fabric etc. Love Chris

Oh Chris I am so sorry that you are still in pain. Is there nothing else they can try for you? Cohen is going to love this quilt for always!

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by pennifold edited 16 Jan 2016

Hi Loralie, yes, I'm in hospital being pain monitored. It's great to finally have a diagnosis. I hope Cohen loves it as much as I loved making it. Love Chris

Your quilt turned out beautifully! It will be enjoyed for many years! I hope you start to feel better soon!

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by pennifold 16 Jan 2016

Thanks Roxanne, I hope it will be enjoyed for years to come too. I now have finished making quilts for the grand-children. I also hope I'm on the road to recovery. Love Chris

Stunning Quilt!!!!Beautiful work you have done!!!

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by pennifold 16 Jan 2016

Thanks Sonja, it's been a real labour of love this one!!!! I was in so much pain finishing it. Love Chris

Wow Chris this quilt looks sooo beautiful!!! Your hard work has paid off really well :) All those critters look so cute, I am sure it will be cherished for years to come!
Sorry to know you are still in so much pain.....hope it will get better soon! You are always in my thoughts dear and I wish you a speedy recovery! :)

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by pennifold 16 Jan 2016

Thanks so much Fatima, I was only thinking of you yesterday. I'm hopefully on the road to recovery. Love Chris

Wow, that's a great quilt! Sorry to hear that you are still in pain, I hope that it will go away soon.
Hugs, Lidia

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by pennifold 16 Jan 2016

Thanks so much Lidia, me too. Love Chris

Precious. And each animal is a perfect selection. Don't know how you found them all that blend together and look like a set. This will be a true heirloom! Kay

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Kay, I did a lot of searching for the little critters. Thankfully I found ones that went together well. Love Chris

Hope that shot kicks in soon. I had cortisone recently in my left shoulder and helped me tremendously-Can raise my arm now with no pain. Hope you don't mind but I did a close up of your quilt. It is fabulous. I just had to do close up of all those little critters. You've appliqued them perfectly. Your little guy will sure want to be cuddled up in it.

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks pea, yes, it is mostly appliqued and it's my favourite machine embroidery thing to do. I meant to tell the ladies to enlarge the picture when you click on it. I hope Cohen gets lots of use out of it. Love Chris

Nicely done...love all of the critters you were able to find...I have never sent a quilt of to be quilted by someone else...I am guessing it was quilted on a long arm...??? Nicely done as well...

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Hi Kim, yes, it is done on a long arm quilting machine and I just love her work. I don't have the room in our little home for one of those and besides they are thousands of dollars. Thanks for the compliment. Love Chris

You have created a master piece. He will be delighted with it. Hugs Shirley

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Shirley, I hope so too. Love Chris

very well done [and with such a nasty pain ] A lovely gift from a treasured Grandmother.

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Vicki, I hope they like it. Love Chris

Oh that is Gorgeous!!!!

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks so much Theresa, love Chris

Hi Chris here will be one very happly litle boy when he eceives this i is georgous.....soozie

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Soozie, I know he will love playing on it when he is older. Love Chris

Beautiful quilt for Cohen. Definitely a labor of love. Hope you are feeling better soon.

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks so much, I do too. Love Chris

WOW!! That is beautiful. A real treasure for Cohen to have for years. Love the shades of blue you used. It makes the designs stand out. Lovely work. Hugs.

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Lynn, I love blues too and was surprised when Naomi asked for them, as the previous ones for the other two boys were in greens. Love Chris

by designgirl 13 Jan 2016

Sorry forgot to add that I am praying that your pain will ease. Hugs.

Adorable. The blue ties all the colors together. Great job. I understand how hard it is for you to rest but try... crossing my fingers that you get some relief and SOON! mk

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks so much, yes all the blues are always nice and neat together. I want to get better too, love Chris

Love it Chris and it looks very well done hugs as always Carolyn

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Carolyn, and I had to do the last bits in quite warm weather! Love Chris

This is so cute. Thanks for showing the completed quilt. Hope you are feeling better soon.

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thank you, I can't wait to get better, it's really getting me down. Love Chris

Fab-u-lous! I hope your grands realize what a labor of love they have. I hope to be able to finish the rest of my grands quilts (still lack 2) next year when my baby girl goes to pre-K and I have more time.
Now stop aggravating your back and let it heal.

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Jerrilyn, I have to do something. It's driving me mad. I do hope you get to finish yours soon too. I'm lying down as much as I can and standing too. Love Chris

It's a wonderful quilt and I'm sure, that Cohen will love it.
I hope you feel better soon.
Hugs, Angelika

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Angelika, I hope so too. Love Chris

Marvelous job Chris. I do believe that little skunk is my favorite. He will for sure love this/Lillian

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Miss Lillian, I love him too! And the deer done in machine embroidery. Love Chris

It's magnificent, Chris. What a blessing to have made all those quilts for your dear ones. We had a lady in our little country church who drew the stories of her grandchildren's lives in pencil on muslin and then hand embroidered them. (Example, one child loved to go to the mailbox with here, so she drew the mailbox with the flowers of spring in bloom). They were a bit crude, but so much love.

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

How wonderful, and all hand done. I find it easier to do it by machine nowadays. Love Chris

the quilt came out beautiful.. a true labor of love... hope your feeling better soon

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Kathy, it was a labour of love! I do too. Love Chris

Absolutely adorable, Chris..........are you responding to the injections in your back at all?

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Vicki, no it hasn't helped. I've been in tears every day since Tuesday, just getting worse. Love Chris

The animal blocks are so cute, Cohen will absolutely love this. You did a fabulous job. Sorry to hear you are still having pain after the latest needles. Hope that situation improves soon.

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks so much laffma, I just want it to go away. Love Chris

Look good Chris. Great job. I hope you feel better real soon. Mechille :)

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Mechille, I can't wait to feel normal again. Love Chris

Beautiful!!! I hope you feel better soon.
Kathy

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Kathy, I do too, love Chris

It's lovely Chris. Good job.
I really hope you feel better soon. xx

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Didi, I do too. Love Chris

Turn out great!

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks, I think so too. Love Chris

Looks amazing!

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Angelique, love Chris

Very nice quilt, he will love it.

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Lily, I hope so. Love Chris

Nice finish Chris. I saw some of the critters, as you embroidered them but its nice to see the finished project. Lovely job, for his first birthday!

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Toogie, I hope he will love it. Love Chris

What a stunning quilt well done hope you will be feeling better soon

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks and I do hope so too. Love Chris

Lovely quilt

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Carol, love Chris

Hi Chris, Such an Awesome Quilt. Thankyou for sharing.
I'm sure all your Grand Children will Love and Cherish there quilts for years to come, because Grandma, Nana made them with Love.
Love Lorraine

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Lorraine, I do hope they will appreciate them too. Love Chris

Chris, i have watched as the quilt progressed, it has turned out stunningly beautiful,Cohen will be thrilled to see all the different animals. In years to come as he grows, he will appreciate it more and more. Your grandchildrens quilts will become family heirlooms made with such love. And especially this one as it has been quite an effort for you to finish, do hope as the days go on that you get a bit better and soon pain free. Sandra.

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Sandra, I appreciate your kind words. Yes, you have hit the spot with your last comment. I just wanted to get it finished, wish I wasn't in so much pain. Love Chris

It looks great Chris, should be well loved.

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2016

Thanks Tracey, I hope in years to come when he is older he will appreciate it. He is only going to be 1 on the 16th February 2016. I've now made a quilt for each of our 8 grand-children. That's it! Love Chris