🧵 THIS OLD QUILT TOP - VLOG 11

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It’s a chilly morning in Toronto. I good day to work on making quilts. I’m glad to show you my latest two finishes. As usual, the binding forgives so many mistakes. 😉 Enjoy

[@sophiegray4987]

I'm gunning to finish work down here in chilly Niagara anxious to get to quilting!

[@michellecornum5856]

Chilly and windy in Colorado. Folding warm laundry so I can get to the sewing.

[@barbarakempen2482]

Karen, thank you for your tutorials and interviews! Beautiful sunny day in Appleton WI.

[@Molly-pb2yb]

Cold in Milwaukee tonight!

[@kplessl3]

Another example/story of how a quilt can outlive the maker of said quilt...maybe even two or three generations past the original maker. Kudos to you Karen for helping to keep this one quilt alive for future generations. Loved. Loved. Loved. This story. Thank you.

[@Molly-pb2yb]

❤ your comment..."she had found her happy place". A spoken truth is so special and "true" for so many of us!!!!

[@MsChris23456]

It does look special. It's wonderful you and your friend cared enough to save these quilts with love. You're a good friend Karen.

[@cherylwilliams42]

You make such sweet thoughtful comments about the lady who made the quilt. You connect with her even though you’ve never met. That’s how it is with people of a same persuasion even though we aren’t all able to express it with words. Quilts/quilting is/has its own group of souls who connect through generations. I’m sure that, if she could see you, the lady is smiling and giving a slow nod of approval while saying, ‘ I knew that she would come along for only the right quilter would be called to finish my job.’

[@lisalisa20907]

Tea dying is brilliant! Recently my dad gave me a quilt my great grandmother had made, hand stitched, and from repurposed fabric. Shirts, curtains, and all kinds of things. It means so much to me! I am a new quilter and she inspires me so much.

[@michellecornum5856]

I like This Old Quilt Top. A good title for a series where you take care of UFOs.

[@patblood6384]

Karen you are a good friend! The old quilt looks fantastic! And your Stashbuster 10 is just beautiful.....excellent job on your quilting. Another lucky someone to get that gem!

[@rosinyberg8747]

This was great! I am a newborn quilter! Learning rules and colors again! My confession is from my own words … “I AM NOT GOING TO QUILT”!!!! BIG GRIN !! I am making my first top! Have more blocks to add, but I think I’m hooked! I did just as you suggested last night! Playing in the background was your FUN visit with the Gnome from Australia! Super good info and lots of fun! Thank You Karen for your talents!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

That’s one of my favs

[@karenr.sternberg1920]

I may be two yrs late but Bravo!! You did a Wonderful job w/ that Quilt! Love teh Ruler Work - soo cool!

[@noplacelikehome9116]

I love how you pondered a while on the maker of the scrap quilt. At the heart of every quilter is the hope that we will not be forgotten. You certainly fulfilled that for her even though you never met! ❤️

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

🤗🤗🤗

[@lizryan6289]

This comment touched my heart. Thank you.

[@PattymacMakes]

Such a wonderful video! Finishing the vintage quilt was an incredible story, and what a tribute to the quilter who made that quilt top. I'm sure she is smiling through happy tears somewhere seeing that. I love your ruler work on the second piece. Gorgeous job as always.

[@scottbyran8459]

Hello nice to meet you

[@malloryr4883]

I love you so much, Karen. That's all! I just love you and enjoy all of your videos!

[@jennyrogers5564]

Thank you for such a thorough and thoughtful video . Its great to have longarm-quilting information. Your emotional connections to the history and value of old quilts were very sincere and special to see. Keep challenging yourself.💪

[@dianaruffini8794]

These old quilts are like friends reaching out to us from the past. I always say a little prayer of thankyou to the original maker when I pick up old blocks etc. at yard sales.❤️

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You are so right

[@lauriebowlds1886]

I have watched MANY of your videos and you have blessed my life and quilting with new creativity, excitement but mostly with joy. Your kindness and caring are so uplifting . Thank you so much!!

[@TheJcs555]

Very interesting video. Always learn something new when I watch your site. Thanks for sharing! :-)

[@pegballou9629]

This past year I was gifted a lot of partially completed or fully completed squares that were part of a church sewing group project from 25 to 30 years ago. I finished them as best I could, quilted them, and wrote a story called Salvaged Squares. I then gifted these quilts to a woman’s center as a reminder that God can use what we may think of as Damaged goods.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Lovely ❤️

[@cynthiarafferty7662]

Maybe that quilt was made during WWII when fabric was hard to come by and ladies would "trade" for different fabric or cut up old worn out clothes. The quilt turned out lovely Karen. You used a nice pattern for the quilting. What a special quilt to give back to your friend. The second quilt is just lovely. I like the patterns you used in the different parts of the quilt. They really stand out and add so much to the look of the quilt. What a great gift!

[@shaerayb4520]

Awesome work Karen! You can be proud of the work. Absolutely beautiful.

[@beckypetersen2680]

That old quilt worked out great. I have had many old tops donated and I really try to quilt them densely to help keep them all together - especially if they are hand stitched tops. Your top ended up looking great, and I'm sure the lady who you did it for is delighted! Someday I hope to get a long arm. Thanks for sharing. I know it takes a lot longer to do anything if you are stopping to constantly film or take photos.

[@SweetChaos01]

I love this! It brought tears to my eyes. Very sweet memories for whomever she was.

[@lucilegubbins4433]

I hope that you are also planning to do a segment on each of the other 2 tops and how you handled the challenges. I am very inspired by your work and videos. Thank you so much, great job!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I will 😊

[@luzmariaacevedovargas9331]

Beautiful quilting and I know your friend was very happy because you did a work of love ❤️ for her

[@martinpascale9700]

Vous avez raison de ne pas vous précipiter le résultat est magnifique. Merci pour ce partage. Votre travail m’encourage à continuer dans la voie du quilting.

[@karentzn]

Well done Karen for taking on those quilts on your longarm. Stunning quilting.

[@Jocantral]

Oh your stashbuster quilt is gorgeous. The quilting is beautiful and gave such depth and texture to the quilt. That old quilt is lovely. Your friend will be pleased I am sure.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thx

[@chrislittebrant5235]

Wow Karen, This Quilt Turned Out Fantastic. I admire your ability to work out of your comfort zone. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. ❤️🥰❤️ Chris-Raleigh NC

[@michelle9536]

Wow - there was just something about the "aunt's" quilt that really struck a chord with me. It looks gorgeous but also your thoughts about her "maybe" story were moving. Thank you for treating the quilt with such respect and thank you for sharing.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It’s how we are all connected. 🤗🤗🤗

[@Pintsizequilts]

“Fairly squarish” is how I look at almost all of my quilt blocks 😆. Very cool video.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Not only is there nothing wrong with that, it has its own kind of beauty

[@TheRozylass]

"Fairly squarish" keeps a body just as warm and comforted as the perfect ones. Probably better, since we don't worry so much about using a slightly wonky quilt. As my dad would say, "A blind man would love to see that."

[@Cassandra-..-]

Fairly Squarish would make a good revival band / book club / quilt guild name. Better trade mark that gem!

[@nancylaventure1403]

Wow!! #10 is gorgeous!! So is the blue quilt! Bless you for doing that for your friend! How special!!

[@scottbyran8459]

Hi

[@donnarichey144]

Karen you did a great job on both of those quilts. Amazing. Thank you

[@yiayia1071]

Bless you for honoring the past with your skills and love of quilting.❤️

[@barbolson8768]

Karen, I got goosebumps when you revealed the finished quilt for your friend. It looks marvelous. Your ruler quilting is fabulous as well.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@LucieInChicoCA]

Yes yes, wonderful teaching as always, thinking about the piecer’s story struck a chord, but my favorite part was the extended caress of the quilting texture. Quilting involves SEW many senses! Thank you, Karen.

[@cjhertogs]

Your videos are always informative and delightful!!! You are gifted in so many ways !!! I’m so grateful to have found your channel! God bless you !!!

[@sleepycat8887]

How lovely, I’m sure that quilt has a story to tell, such good repair and finish. Looks lovely. Your friend will be so happy and grateful to have her auntie quilts back once all are done. Story pieces of the days gone by. 😊

[@suzyroy3360]

Wow Karen!!! your quilting is fabulous and what you did for the quilt is truely amazing!!!From the heart xxxxxxx

[@rayettajones6441]

You did an awesome job on both quilts. The one you quilted for your friend doesn't look like a forgotten top anymore. The star one you did a fantastic job on quilting it...it's on my quilt list to do sometime. (Maybe someday I'll get brave enough to quilt my own.)

[@karlabergwalker3332]

Loved your story about your friend's aunt's quilt! So touching! Your channel is great! Thank you!

[@scottbyran8459]

Hi

[@jeankubicek]

Thanks! Now I don't feel so bad on the time factor!!

[@MyQuiltProjects]

Quilt fabric economy of the maker….this crosses my mind when I gaze upon quilts of a distant past.

[@doreensherk287]

Yes, it turned out so pretty, your friend would be pleased.

[@sarahkittelson622]

WOW!!!! What a great save!! Great job; it's really got a vintage charm, and was well worth the effort : ) The 2nd quilt is Fantastic!!! It's a gorgeous quilt! And your machine quilting is really appropriate and excellent!

[@beverleyhasler1521]

Wonderful fmq Karen. Be very proud of yourself. I just love fmq. I have a sit down longarm - Sweet Sixteen and just love it. Well done on finishing your friend’s quilts. What a lovely think to do for someone. 🏆

[@stephanierea1016]

I believe quilting is a perfect metaphor for life. Sometimes you have to slow down and immerse yourself in the process.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Exactly

[@marywilliamson2559]

Love the long arm work on your new quilt, and that you pushed yourself to new heights. Great job.

[@scottbyran8459]

Hello

[@denisev.1217]

Wow Karen that stash buster is GORGEOUS! and the beautiful antique top… you made it look loved and special🥰

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you 😊

[@jayneterry8701]

I think it's vintage. Antique is 100 years old.

[@TheFabricTeapot1]

Awww! Your friends aunt would be thrilled to bits to see her quilt all backed and sewn up. Well done ✔ 🙌 👏 🙂

[@catherineruegsegger9954]

Your work is beautiful Karen! I always look forward to your videos! You are so open and honest about your quilting projects. Thanks for sharing your quilting journey with us!

[@michellenisun6308]

The quilting on your stash buster is simply wonderful!

[@JohnMurray1977]

Karen you are one of the coolest ladies I know and I love watching your videos!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😎

[@cathybroadwood6938]

Wow, two terrific quilts! Well done 😍

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you! 😊 It's always a good feeling after the binding goes on

[@alicestanford8710]

The finished Quilt is beautiful and putting a Hexie on a hole is a great tip, cheers from Australia.

[@carlashugrue5009]

What a wonderful job on your quilt. I'm sure the person your gifting it to is going to love it.

[@rebeccafoster-faith6647]

Love Barb's quilt of Mary's Triangles. You can see she used scraps but came up with an overall pleasing pattern.

[@lynnbrewer4925]

Is there a pattern for Mary s triangles ?!! Id LOVE IT !!!

[@teresazacker781]

I have many sewing projects brought to me to see if they can be made it items suitable through our charity for children and families in need, including quilt blocks and tops of quilts I have to use really creative thinking to see what they can be made into. Your tips and have really helped me doing this turning these items from quilters and sewers that have passed for me it completes the journey .Recently I was given a queen sized top of a quilt that will now be made into four quilts.

[@tenawolfe6863]

Wanted share I am hooked on Emma Jones! I've watched all her KZbins many times. Bought things from her shop ...wonderful

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

She is a lovely woman

[@glynisreynolds446]

Absolutely love your star quilt 🥰 and you did work hard with the quilting 😃 It’s amazing 🤩 Not only amazing, it’s also finished 👏👏 🇬🇧

[@robertadzeima5132]

I bought a vintage quilt top at antique store for ?15.00. I washed it in hot water then dried on hot. It held up very well. Tea dying white fabric is brilliant.

[@debracampbell5151]

Wow Karen! The quilting on your stash buster quilt is amazing!😍

[@rtKozeluna]

What an awesome job on your star quilt!! That is one lucky 🍀 person!!

[@azcojan]

Karen your tea dyed fabrics will fade in time. I did an ugly duckling challenge that had two bright fabrics that needed to be darkened so I did as you did. The quilt is one that I am the proudest of but that pink and that green fabric has lightened over the years. It is hanging on the wall in my basement (I lovingly call it Jan’s world Down here) hall where it gets no direct light. It still looks good but I wanted to share my experience with you. I made the quilt about ten years ago. Enjoy your longarm! Congratulations!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks for letting me know. I did set the colour but a long as it fades yellow and not blue it's okay

[@TheRozylass]

The best part of working outside our comfort zones is that the zone get larger as our skill improves! Stashbuster 10 Quilt is gorgeous! And Barb's quilt is now a special heirloom. You're a hardworking magician transforming humble fabric into works of art. Keep up the good work!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@sueoferrell7673]

I had a similar experience. I agreed to take some fabric from the neighbor of a quiting friend (I'm a beginner, mind you) that had been passed down thru her family for several generations, all hand stitched. One is a double wedding ring, pieced but needing repair; one is a Dresden plate design with only a few of the plates on a blue fabric; and the last was a ring of hexes around a center hex with most of them on a square of muslin. I started with the latter one, had to put a couple of the hexies on other muslin squares, and used the Pattern Poole method of QAYG. I cut leftover hexies in half and Incorporated them in the border. The "old timey" quilt came out pretty cute.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👏👏👏 sounds lovely

[@joannerecla4596]

I love taking old and finishing. I did one made by my Grandmother and cousin from many years back, I 77 so this quilt what a joy to complete.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Amazing

[@loridavison6672]

Karen love your approach and back story on the old quilts. 💯💯💥💥💥💥💥

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😊

[@llchapman1234]

The quilting detail on that last quilt was just gorgeous 😍

[@SoulsJourney]

I think your friend is going to be thrilled with how her aunt's quilt came out! The latest stash buster is incredible. the quilting and the colors are gorgeous! I absolutely love how you did it. I'd say you've definitely got the hang of that long-arm! 🌟

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you ☺️

[@jenniferdavis5482]

I am sitting here crying looking at this quilt. The history. The life of this lady!

[@scottbyran8459]

i appreciate you for your support and comments i just create a little time to appreciate some of my great fans.how is your family and work??

[@lindseyweaver9857]

I loved this! I bought 60 hand-pieced grandma's flower garden quilt blocks made with 1920's and 30's fabric at an antique fair. All I needed to do was to add the white background to finish it!! Sounds easy... but I had never done anything like it before. The blocks were like brand new and almost every block was different fabric. I could tell from how they were sewn that different people worked on them. I took it to my parents in England and got stuck there for an extra two months because of the pandemic. I had bought similar background fabric to the only two completed blocks but of course it wasn't exactly the same. I taught myself to hand sew the hexagons slowly but surely. I would sit and watch movies with my parents as I quietly pieced together the blocks. How I loved working on each different block and couldn't help thinking about who sewed it all those years ago. Maybe they had gone through the great flu epidemic and now I was going through the Corona Virus pandemic 100 years later. My parents and I couldn't leave the house except for short walks and my cousins brought us food. It was wonderful therapy to see it come alive. I finally came home and finished it about a year after I started it and almost 100 years after someone else began it. The slightly different background fabrics do not detract from its beauty at all. This was a big accomplishment for me. A special 85 year-old friend has just finished hand- quilting it. She's probably a similar age to the quilt itself. I was worried the imperfect blocks would spoil it, but I really don't think you can tell now that it's quilted. I need to bind it but I am not sure if I should use the white background fabric or do a coloured binding. Any thoughts? :) Thank you for always brightening our days with your beautiful quilts and personality!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

There is no right answer. And if you ask 5 different quilters on what colour to use you’ll get 5 different answers. You saw in the video how I folded the binding fabric to audition the colour. Do the same. I usually try out a copy of colours in the quilt, lighter and darker…and one crazy colour that I would not have chosen. Just know that there are many right answers. Chose one you like. I love the story. Be sure to write it down ❤️🤗

[@lizagervais8621]

I’d love to see that quilt when it is done. I’m sure it will be beautiful!

[@lindseyweaver9857]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts thank you for your suggestions. I am going to digital scrapbook the story as I took lots of photos during the process to document how I did it. I would love to always have one I'm working on by hand like this. :) 💞

[@lindseyweaver9857]

@@lizagervais8621 I would love to show you. Let me know how I could send/post you a photo when it's done. :)

[@vivianvivian4672]

Karen, hi from Georgia. Love the way you did your friend's quilt, esp the binding. Great job on your as well. Enjoy your videos; always useful information. Stay safe and well. Vivian

[@piccachu258]

I loved this video and your thought process in working with the old quilt top. My grandmother and her sisters all made quilts, so this was very close to my heart.

[@monataylor2600]

Two beautiful quilting jobs!!! Great work, Karen!

[@veramats]

Wow! Your quilt turned out amazing! I’m impressed with your longarm quilting skills!

[@lynncousins9585]

I am new to quilting and I love your videos. For no reason at all I watched a Hexies video. Imagine my surprise when I passed by a quilt that was left to us and discovered that is what it was! All hand stitched and quilted. Very big. A treasure right under my nose! Sadly no idea who made it or when. But thank you for educating me to recognize the work that went into it.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It sounds lovely. Start your own story of the quilt

[@eileensecrest2185]

How nice of you to do this! I enjoyed watching you quilt on the longarm, I have not watched a lot of actual "quilting" videos and think that skill is awesome!

[@meacadwell]

Be careful using tea or coffee for dying - the tannins in both can weaken the fabric fibers over time. Also, you could've used onion skins to dye the binding fabric into a sepia or more yellow tone. Otherwise I like how it all turned out. You did a fantistic job on it!

[@calliecordoba532]

Oh my!!! This is a wonderful video. I love how you took us step by step and really set the entire story to unfold. It felt like we were right there with you. Lol. What a beautiful old quilt and how charming with all those different fabrics. Sometimes we forget how quilters of past did things. How ingenious to use a hexi!!! Im sure this will be a very cherished family quilt. So lovely to see a video of you longarming and your journey. Your quilt is beautiful as well. Thank you for this!😀

[@jo-annevandermey2704]

A beautiful job quilting both quilts Karen. You practice and skill are showing!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

🤗 thank you. I thought of you when I used the dye

[@elinorjanvrin3060]

Your work is amazing! That is one lucky friend! You are an artist.

[@growingfromhome.]

Your quilt (the one behind you) is so lovely. I love all of it- the fabrics, the quilting, the pattern. Dying the binding- genius, and perfect for this quilt. Love it all!

[@bethjones8998]

I am a bit behind on watching this - what a great companion video to my morning coffee. I enjoyed seeing the “Aunt” quilt come to life. And the stash-buster is FANTASTIC. THANKS !!

[@lisaroper421]

I just adore these quilt story movies! Like the fireworks quilt and the first quilt you started piecing. I guess every quilt doesn't have a lengthy story to go with its creation (sometimes there aren't many hitches in the process!), but there is something in me that really appreciates the medium of a quilt in helping tell a story. Thanks for all your lovely work!

[@dorothylabounty8263]

I always enjoy your videos, but this one is really extra-special. I got goosebumps when you showed the completed antique quilt. I gasped when you showed the back of the carpenter's star. I'm considering buying a long-arm...I've wanted one for years...my 65th birthday is a few months off. What better way to celebrate my official entry into "senior citizenship" than with a long-arm? But...do I want to give up the floor space? Do I want the responsibility of maintaining the machine on my own? I've found a new place to take classes and rent a variety of machines. I can test-drive them, although I'm pretty sure I know what I want. Would I be better off renting? It would be less convenient, as the shop is a 45 minute drive from my home. Right now, on a quiet Sunday morning, it would be wonderful to go down to my basement and longarm to my heart's content. I'm hoping I can learn more to help me refine my decision. So, please keep posting about your long-arm journey. I gather you put quite a lot of thought into your choices. I'd love to know more about how you made your decision, how your skills are progressing, and how you feel about maintenance. Thanks!!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I would learn and rent first. And then go to a big quilt show and take some of the different models for a test drive. They might load differently, or have a different feel. And local support is key. I have taken several classes with my local dealer that have helped tremendously.

[@littlemushroomcap]

Love the yellow binding you chose for the quilt! Nice video as usual and the thoughts about the quilt.. it is pretty darn special when it’s done!

[@lonnieanderson4408]

I have an old quilt that I bought about 40 years ago. Some of the fabric is splitting without a way that I can see to repair it. It lies across my loom and my cat loves to sleep on it. I have looked at often to see how to repair it. I have a second quilt also. It is a pinwheel but to me it looks like a German design. But it is a pinwheel and in good shape. Guess i need to find it. I had not sewed in 3 years after my daughter passed away from cancer. One day i walked into my sewing room and sat down to sew. I couldn’t even remember how to thread my 2 sewing machines. I got on you tube and relearned everything. I have been sewing and relearning how to Quilt since. I have learned a lot from your programs. Thanks for your help. Now i may be able to make it to the Houston quilt show. My daughter and I went often. October 28,2021 it starts. I will ride. The bus. It is fun. No parking!

[@scottbyran8459]

i appreciate you for your support and comments i just create a little time to appreciate some of my great fans.how is your family and work??

[@cindymusselman5084]

Love the binding! Beautiful! ❤️

[@brendahamblin763]

quite nice for the problems you solved. The longarm quilting is very nice.😊

[@julsbendandi9374]

I just love your vlogs. Good for you for getting the quilt top done afterfive years aaand going out of your comfort zone with the second quilt. It looks lovely!

[@reinadegrillos]

Both projects are just awesome. I so much would like to have a long arm, but in my tiny-tiny flat, I just can't. That doesn't prevent me to admire your excellent work.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

They take up twice the space that you think they do as well. Even in my studio I can only fit the 10" one

[@angelerobichaud2586]

Karen, you did beautiful quilting. This is a quilt I’ll probably make later down my list. Your friend’s quilt reminded me of all the quilts my mom made. Many were like that, a hodgepodge of colour, texture and types of fabrics. Once completed, they always looked great. Thank you for sharing

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you. 🤗 I must admit I like it a lot more than I thought I would

[@carriebrown4727]

That quilting turned out fabulous. Nice warm quilt for up north!

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Just a beautiful quilt! Thanks for posting this video!

[@pennywalsh9100]

So inspiring!! Watching your videos always inspires me to make quilts, use scraps & etc…from using Enders and starters which I later used for a village quilt for my son and DiL 2nd anniversary…..then to an ugly quilt “picnic” that I used for my oldest son and DiL for their 5th anniversary along with a picnic basket during the first summer of covid!! It’s been a difficult 10 months for me with major health issue for myself and hubby where I haven’t sewn or quilt much but this video has inspired me to start again!! Thanx Karen!! been following you, almost from the beginning and it’s encouraging, seeing a fellow Cdn who just wants to purely encourage, teach and inspire us without trying to sell us something!! Keep on doing what you do best!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

🤗🤗🤗 Get well soon

[@brendagriffin6437]

What a great job and nice thing to do for your friend! Red Rose Tea in a Red box! When I visit family in PEI they have Red Rose Red. I can only find Red Rose Blue in the states. Thanks Karen! Always great videos.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

They use to a have a tag line ‘only in Canada, pity’

[@lindabowser7451]

Love your videos. I mastered the economy block last night, thanks to watching your video many times and downloading your file charts. Thank you! Those quilts are beautiful.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I love the Economy Block ❤️

[@jodiradelet6131]

magnificent. love your quilt.....great job....tea dying? wow....inspiration for us all....and i think the binding looks awesome!!!! and your friends quilt...you did an amazing job on it.....loved it in the end...

[@rlgillette]

Wanted to say also (my second post), how wonderful the old quilt looked when you finished it for your friend. LOVE your quilting on the geometric quilt. Love your video's. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@rlgillette]

Hi Karen, You described me in your opening .... I have a quilt that I've been wanting to get done since 2012. It's a gift for my sister and she is patiently waiting for it. Two years ago last June, I pulled it out and finally finished up the last borders, then couldn't get a backing to match. At that time the local quilt shop was closed to covid, the other local shop didn't have a backing that matched... I Ordered one I thought would match, but when it arrived it didn't. So I ordered another one, and it didn't match. Finally about six months ago, I found one in a antique store that finally opened from covid shutdowns and was doing a final sale to close their doors permanently. They had cotton fabrics they sold in the back of the store and i found a large pc. that i took a gamble on matching ... and low and behold it did. So now, I have the backing and the quilt ready to be quilted. Due to it's size and my disability with my muscles, I cannot quilt this, and due to my finances I can't afford yet to have it quilted, so it still waits to get finished. I am hoping to have enough saved up over the next month to finally be able to send it to the longarmer to get quilted. After that, I should be able to finish the binding, quickly as I love handwork. I'm hoping my sister is still alive to receive and enjoy it... but all of us are getting older and with covid,, we all live in uncertain times. Sorry my post is so long... I just wanted to share a bit of my story on ONE of my several UFO quilts waiting to be finished.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

thanks for sharing. Make sure you pass on the story with the quilt. 🤗