by pldc ( edited 24 Jun 2013 ) 24 Jun 2013

I started this in 2005 & I am very happy to say that since I finished the top I think back in April, all I have left to do is the label. Since I have been asked to show it once it was done here it is. I quilted it with HEARTS all over & as you can see the binding has been stitched with mini hearts & I have quilted words of love & forgiveness since it is to be a wedding quilt I have included the couples names through out it as well. The back fabric is from Las Vegas as I thought it was a great match for the quilt top. I think that if they want they can show the back as it is as nice as the front too. It was a true labor of love that started originally as a round robin but I didn't like the way it was going so I made some changes including the center block with the King & Queen. I scanned the playing cards into my pc & then I ironed muslin backed with stabilizer & printed them out with my printer. I do hope they love it as they LOVE VEGAS!

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by kezza2sew 27 Jun 2013

what a great piece of work, and they must love cards..

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pldc by pldc 27 Jun 2013

they do, thanks so much, hugs Loralye

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by marianb 26 Jun 2013

This is a great quilt Loralye.. great backing fabric was it normal width it would be hard to match up the pattern

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pldc by pldc 27 Jun 2013

I had to add to the sides. I am really glad that I got it but it was pricey so I bought 7 yards & it is all gone now. barely enough for the label lol thanks Marian, hugs Loralye

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by gignac 26 Jun 2013

tres beau travail

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pldc by pldc 27 Jun 2013

ah that is so nice thank you

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by clawton 26 Jun 2013

This is wonderful. It looks great!

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pldc by pldc 27 Jun 2013

thank you very much, hugs Loralye

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by aussiequilter 26 Jun 2013

great job

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pldc by pldc 26 Jun 2013

thank you very much, hugs Loralye

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by dianap 26 Jun 2013

beautiful quilt, such a lot of work, so kind of you to do this one of a kind quilt for them, I'm sure they will love it. :) Diana

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pldc by pldc 26 Jun 2013

thank you Diana I hope so too, hugs Loralye

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by dianap 26 Jun 2013

beautiful quilt, such a lot of work, so kind of you to do this one of a kind quilt for them, I'm sure they will love it. :) Diana

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by contessasophie 25 Jun 2013

Thank you for sharing your lovely quilt. I feel like there is still hope for me as I have many projects half finished. Makes me feel like I should pick one up and finish it. Thanks

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pldc by pldc 26 Jun 2013

glad to inspire you & hope that you show us here, hugs Loralye

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by sewilso 25 Jun 2013

Very nice, great job!!!

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pldc by pldc 26 Jun 2013

thank you very much, hugs Loralye

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by teun 25 Jun 2013

Sieht ganz toll aus

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pldc by pldc 25 Jun 2013

thank you very much Lila that is quite a lovely compliment, hugs Loralye

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by pennyhal 25 Jun 2013

It takes a lot of time and effort to think of what would be meaningful to the couple and then translate it to a quilt. You were very thoughtful and generous to make this special quilt for them. I'm sure they will treasure it and perhaps pass it down as a family heirloom. But if I were them, I'd wear it out with use as I'd have it on my bed every day!

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pldc by pldc 25 Jun 2013

than you very much for that & I too hope they wear it out & use it everyday! that would mean so much more to me then packing it away! thanks again Penny, hugs Loralye

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by ramona 25 Jun 2013

Great Job! I know it was a long time in the works but your finished quilt looks well worth the wait.

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pldc by pldc 25 Jun 2013

thanks so very much Ramona, hugs Loralye

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by dragonflyer 25 Jun 2013

Lovely...I know they will Love it! Great Job...

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pldc by pldc 25 Jun 2013

ah thanks so much my friend, hugs Loralye

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by basketkase 25 Jun 2013

Oh, Loralye, this is a beautiful quilt........terrific piece of work!!

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pldc by pldc 25 Jun 2013

Vicki thank you so much, I do appreciate it. hugs Loralye

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by jussyc 25 Jun 2013

Stunning work Loralye, hugs Jussy :)

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pldc by pldc 25 Jun 2013

really, ah thank you so much. Hugs Loralye

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by oaro 25 Jun 2013

beautiful work

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pldc by pldc 25 Jun 2013

thank you Maria, I appreciate it so much. Hugs

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by highlandermom 24 Jun 2013

This is a very nice labor of love.

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pldc by pldc 25 Jun 2013

thanks Mary, hugs Loralye

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by lulu07 24 Jun 2013

What a wonderful gift of love...all your time was worth it and I am sure they will love it more than Vegas. Thanks for sharing.

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pldc by pldc 24 Jun 2013

ah that is nice of you to say thank you lulu, hugs Loralye

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by capoodle 24 Jun 2013

They are truly going to blessed that you have put so many hours into crafting this quilt especially just for them. The flying geese remind me of the flashing neon lights of Las Vegas. The pieces are so well thought out and placed.

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pldc by pldc 24 Jun 2013

ah thank you so much Anita that is a lovely compliment. hugs Loralye

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by sandralochran 24 Jun 2013

Love them

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pldc by pldc 24 Jun 2013

thanks Sandra, Hugs Loralye

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by pennifold 24 Jun 2013

Love the inner red border too and the flying geese. Lots of work in this one, I hope they appreciate how much effort and time went into this. Love Chris

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pldc by pldc 24 Jun 2013

I just hope that they like it thanks Chris, hugs Loralye

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by cfidl 24 Jun 2013

It is so great Loralye. You should be proud. the center is just right.

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pldc by pldc 24 Jun 2013

thanks but I got to thinking about it afterwards & I probably should have made the queen the queen of hearts too, hugs Loralye

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by 02kar Moderator 24 Jun 2013

You did a wonderful job with this quilt. I know they will treasure it.

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pldc by pldc 24 Jun 2013

ah thank you very much Karen, hugs Loralye

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by mnladyus 24 Jun 2013

WOW... Beautiful. Lots of work, but well worth it!

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pldc by pldc 24 Jun 2013

thank you very much MaryAnn I do appreciate it, hugs Loralye

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by noah 24 Jun 2013

Who .s the card player we grew up playing crib and other card games Excellent job hugs

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pldc by pldc 24 Jun 2013

they just Love Vegas & life is a gamble they say, Hope they like it hugs & many thanks.

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by mysew1325 24 Jun 2013

this is beautiful... do you have a long arm quilting machine.. great job..

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pldc by pldc 24 Jun 2013

no I don't but it would be nice if I did, It would save me tons of time I'm sure. I did this on my Pfaff, thanks & hugs

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by joansatx 24 Jun 2013

That is "Mission: Accomplished" Way to go! Great work!

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pldc by pldc 24 Jun 2013

lol how true this is thank you Joan, Hugs Loralye

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by karenjay 24 Jun 2013

WOW - congratulations on getting this completed - gives me hope that I might be able to finish some of my part-quilts

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pldc by pldc 24 Jun 2013

It has taken me along time to do, normally I wouldn't take this long but I knew this was going to belong to our God-Son & his new bride. When he announced to us it was time I knew I had to finish it LOL. You can do it & just think how much you will earn with each one. ALOT! thanks Karen Hugs Loralye

pldc by pldc 27 Jun 2013

sorry should say learn not earn.lol

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by pldc 24 Jun 2013

I should mention for those that remember this I hated using the invisible thread & although I started with it I will not do it with this thread again!

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mnladyus by mnladyus 24 Jun 2013

I don't like the invisible thread either.

pldc by pldc 27 Jun 2013

it was a nightmare! never again but at least I did learn this, so that is good too.

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