30631Karlie will love this Jerri, great job and congratulations on her Graduation. Love Chris
by jerrib
21 Oct 2014
Thanks Chris: I am so anxious to get it back from the Quilter to see how it looks finished. It is a big quilt...60"x104". It was my first and learnt so much. I should have made the borders smaller, but it was a learning experience...
234253how precious, she will love it . well done.
Hugs pam.
by jerrib
21 Oct 2014
Thank you Pam. I can't wait to give it all to her. Just waiting to hear from the quilt shop, that she had done the quilting.
Hugs Jerri
30988Jerri this is wonderful & I can imagine the anticipation that you both must be feeling waiting for it to come back from the quilter! So exciting to see all this work come to fruition! I like Jerrilyn's idea about adding your photo to the label too so she will have you with her always! ~hugs~
by jerrib
21 Oct 2014
I had already added the picture of Karlie and I to the back of the bag. Jerrilyn was just commenting, that she thought it was a good idea.
299557Beautiful, she's one lucky young lady :)
by jerrib
21 Oct 2014
Thank you. I am hoping to get the quilt back from the quilt shop in the next few days, then I can put the binding on and it will be finished.
Hugs Jerri
24276I think putting your picture with her on the back is a lovely idea. I would make it so that she can choose this side as the front or the other as the front as it suits her. What a lucky girl!!
by jerrib
21 Oct 2014
Thank you Jerrilyn: I put a hidden zipper on the back side, so I guess she could still choose which is the front or back.
Hugs Jerri
158553Love the blues and she will be anything but "blue" when you present it.
by jerrib
16 Sep 2014
Thank you, I let her pick out the fabrics. The floral block is a very pretty fabric. It is what I am backing the quilt with and may use it on the back of the storage bag as well. I will finish it, when I get the quilt back, so I know if I need to make it bigger.
1334Those blocks are lovely! That will make a beautiful bag for safekeeping.
The quilter's guild here advices to roll the quilt (round the hanging sleeve if it has one) and store the "sausage" in a fitting bag. I have got two stored that way, others folded, but those two don't have semi-permanent creases.
by jerrib
16 Sep 2014
Thank you Mops. I thought doing it this way would be easier for her to store when she doesn't have the quilt out.
145191What a wonderful keepsake.
by jerrib
16 Sep 2014
Thank you. She is excited to see the end results, but doesn't know about the storage bag yet.
253107When I made my great-nephews quilt I also made a bag for storage when not in use, I stipple around two extra blocks I had and then added a long zipper across the top to keep out any dust and light, from the look of the front panel her quilt will be a treasure..
by jerrib
16 Sep 2014
I am going to put a zipper on the back and am thinking of putting a picture of her and I on the back as well.
45917Great idea Jerri,
very original and very creative, she will be so happy and it is a terrific keepsake for her,
hugs
Michelle
by jerrib
16 Sep 2014
Thanks Michelle, I am getting anxious to see it all finished. Just another month to wait. Hugs Jerri
64451Jerri, what a terrific idea and certainly a keepsake!
by jerrib
16 Sep 2014
Thank you. The quilter said to store it in a pillow case, so I decided to make this instead.
261161It's going to be very nice Jerri/Lillian
by jerrib
15 Sep 2014
Thank you. I am thinking of putting a picture of her and I on the back, just trying to think of something I want to say with the picture. I have made a special label and also a little Made by label, so maybe put the picture with the Made by label. Too tired to think about it.
14578916529Great work Jerri .Maybe you could make a bag like i did for the shavers only way lager??
Love your work and so will they/she /all them :):)Hugs Carolyn
by jerrib
15 Sep 2014
Thanks Carolyn. Not sure how I am going to finish it, but have some time to think about it. Just wanted to get the top done first. Hugs
360403Excellent work Jerri!!
I am sure she will be thrilled when she sees it all!
by jerrib
15 Sep 2014
Thank you Rescuer. I can't wait to see it all finished myself. Hopefully in another 4-5 weeks. Hugs
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72397Your Granddaughter is so lucky to get this keepsake quilt. The colors are beautiful. Well done!!
6196Beautiful memory quilt! What a wonderful gift.
by jerrib
15 Sep 2014
This isn't the quilt, just the bag to store it in. The quilt is 60x104. I can't wait to get it back and but the binding on and then it will be done. Then in 2 years start again for the next Grand to Graduate.
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86901Beautiful idea for a wonderful memory quilt, smart granddaughter to want this as a treasured keepsake from you...her favorite grandmother!!!! :-)
by jerrib
15 Sep 2014
Thank you. I have been a big part of her life. Was in the delivery room when she was born and lived about 5 minutes away. Its sad now, because they moved to Washington, and I am in BC, but its only a couple of hours away.
by Leaha
15 Sep 2014
Keep in mind you were there for a lot of the important parts and created such wonderful memories to, with and for her to hold in her heart and in yours. :-)
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