Without fanfare or further ado...I am so excited to show you my finished State Flower Quilt. This was a long project that began in the fall of 2009; the stitching didn't actually begin until March 2010. And whooosh---here we are 18 months later! (Oh my, has it really been that long?) Anyway, I'm very happy with how it all turned out. I posted more pictures here. I hope they inspire you somehow. Enjoy!
(If you are just coming on board--the backstory and all the various links to things related to this project are featured here.)
This turned out so lovely! This is definitely on my "to-do" list!
Posted by: vera | September 13, 2011 at 01:54 PM
It looks great! Thanks for sharing the experience us and sharing the blocks along the way!
Posted by: Wendy | September 13, 2011 at 02:11 PM
OH MY WORDDDDDDD!!!! It's gorgeous!!! I love it. I am so inspired - of course we all are!!!
Question - did you sew each block individually? Or did you use a long row of squares and add a stitch later as you quilted the columns together?
BREATAKING and excellent color choice.
Amy
Pacific Palisades, CA
Posted by: amy | September 13, 2011 at 02:30 PM
Good for you! I can't believe it's been that long! It turned out so nice... you should feel great about it!
Hope that you are/did put a tag on the back that explains all about it! Cause someday someone is going to be looking at it and saying.... I wonder how long this one took!
Posted by: Jean C. | September 13, 2011 at 02:50 PM
It turned beautifully! I was wondering if you would use a sashing, or the color of binding. It's a work of art, thanks for taking us on this journey :)
Posted by: Bridgette | September 13, 2011 at 03:19 PM
So very pretty! It has been fun seeing you complete this project!
Posted by: Lisa | September 13, 2011 at 05:04 PM
I am so in love with this quilt--yours is so beautifully made. Thank you for sharing the pattern, I am beginning it tonight.
Posted by: Susan | September 13, 2011 at 05:23 PM
You must be so very, very proud of yourself. I know we are!
Posted by: Mom Wald's Place | September 13, 2011 at 05:29 PM
You must be so very, very proud of yourself. I know we are!
Posted by: Mom Wald's Place | September 13, 2011 at 05:29 PM
beautifull, Thanks you for alls patterns designs
Posted by: Gigibrod | September 14, 2011 at 01:12 AM
Merci aussi , pour vos motifs sur Flickr; je le ferais plus tard,
Posted by: Gigibrod | September 14, 2011 at 01:29 AM
Hooray! Beautiful! I have only six blocks done! :) But I'm trundling onward! Thanks so much for offering these patterns. I'm so glad to be able to make the quilt and I love how yours came out.
Posted by: Elizabeth | September 14, 2011 at 04:21 AM
Really beautiful-love the border and binding fabric you finished with!
Posted by: Cynthia | September 14, 2011 at 06:58 AM
Bee-you-tee ful! Thank you for sharing not only these photos of your lovely quilt, but also the patterns for all of the flowers! What a lovely inspiration.
Posted by: Mairzie | September 14, 2011 at 08:51 AM
Beautiful job! Love the green color of the edging material. It really stands out.
Posted by: Sue | September 14, 2011 at 09:05 AM
Without fanfare? I'm pretty sure that I hear trumpets. Wow! It came out so beautifully. Love the color you've selected for the edging and the polka dot fabric, too. Okay, off to see the other pictures. Woo hoo! Well done!!
Posted by: Vee | September 14, 2011 at 09:47 AM
Whoo hoo! I'm so proud for you Vicki.
It looks lovely, and is a wonderful gift to your family.
xo
Lena
Posted by: Lena | September 14, 2011 at 10:26 AM
YAY! You finished it! What are you going to do with it? Keep it or give it to someone? It is sooooooooo wonderful. I bet it is cozy as can be.
xo, Cheryl
Posted by: Whosyergurl | September 14, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Your quilt is beautiful. Your colors and handwork are outstanding. I am so far behind on my embroidering of the blocks that I fear I will be a long time finishing. You did inspire me to get back to it.
Thank you for sharing a great project that is fun to work on. I am glad I ordered the iron-on transfers for the flowers. They are so easy to use.
Posted by: Cgirl | September 14, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Wow Vicky, what an accomplishment! Your Quilt is just Lovely!
Posted by: smartzstuff | September 14, 2011 at 05:20 PM
Your quilt is absolutely beautiful!
xoxo Kim
Posted by: Kim | September 14, 2011 at 05:57 PM
Wow, Vicki, it's just gorgeous! I love the polka dot fabric on the edge. Thanks for sharing the patterns with us and also your beautiful quilt!
Posted by: Patty | September 14, 2011 at 09:53 PM
A-maaaaaaaaa-zing quilt! I'm so impressed! Love it. I do hope you're keeping this.
((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Posted by: Teresa Kasner | September 14, 2011 at 10:35 PM
Totally awesome! On my to-do list! Downloaded, this will be a good take-along project! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Carol A. | September 15, 2011 at 07:01 AM
What an amazing accomplishment!! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! You must be feeling mighty, mighty proud.
Posted by: Donna Mac | September 15, 2011 at 09:41 AM
BEAUTIFUL... but I knew it would be. You are so talented!
Posted by: Velma | September 15, 2011 at 04:09 PM
Absolutely stunning!! What a beautiful heirloom it will make. Kudos to you!!
Posted by: mummsie | September 17, 2011 at 08:11 AM
The quilt turned out beautifully! I've been reading your blog for some time and learned so much while watching your progress. I love the color you chose for the border. What an accomplishment!
Betsy
Posted by: Betsy Thompson | September 18, 2011 at 12:57 PM
I'm so glad I have all 50 states now. It is a beautiful quilt. I have so many projects but this one I will do. Thank you for having this as a free project. Lovely, Lovely, Lovely. God Bless
Posted by: Marlene R | September 24, 2011 at 10:06 AM