Monday, July 31, 2006

Another Quilt of Valor

Saturday evening I got my QOV loaded on the machine. I am going to Nashville on Wednesday and want to be able to hand deliver the quilt to my friend Jim. Mom gave Jim her QOV quilt for his friend, Jeramy, and she said Jim got a little teary eyed. I am already worried what will happen when the quilt is for him! (Yes, I will make sure someone is taking pictures.)

Anyway, Sunday I got one pass quilted - loopy-loops and free-hand stars. This morning I finished it up. Then I had a very attractive offer to help me unpin the quilt. I can't refuse an offer like that!

This is the label from Jim's quilt. The quote is from the song "Hail Columbia" which was written to be performed at George Washington's inauguration in 1789.


I really like the flag fabric. Me and Nines found it at Hobby Lobby in Tennessee.



15 comments:

Judy said...

Very nice indeed and I am sure that he will love it.

Sarah, may I ask you what brand longarm machine you have? I am looking still for the best option just sort of selling my house to pay for a machine!! Please feel free to email me if you'd like!

quiltpixie said...

what a generous helper you've got hiding there in the long arm!

Elizabeth said...

I'm gonna have to eat that boy!

Carolyn said...

Sarah it's a gorgeous quilt, beautifully done. What a good thing you are doing!

Carolyn

Serena Smith said...

The quilt turned out just gorgeous!! I love the fabric combination!

Darcie said...

What an adorable pic of Ian! Too cute!

I'm teary eyed as well. Hugs ((O)) to you for completing your QOV for Jim. He'll be so grateful to receive it from you personally! How beautiful!

And the quilt is beautiful too! You quilting shows it off so nicely. Great job, Sarah.

By the way...what sheets do you purchase at Walmart for your printer? I'm interested! But no hurry....

Laura said...

Sarah - I can tell by reading all your posts that you have a heart of gold. Jim is surely blessed to have someone in his life like you. Beautiful quilt!

ForestJane said...

I think your un-pinning assistant is just the right size to fit there! You'd better keep him around. :)

Nines said...

Wow! Didn'tthat quilt up so nice? No, I am sorry I won't be meeting you in Tennessee. But I'll be thinking of you. Kiss Ian's neck for me- right in that little divet.

sewprimitive karen said...

That is gorgeous and a wonderful quote.

Granny said...

Beautiful quilt, backing and label but best of all is your helper! What a cute little boy he is. Sarah, I know you know this but they grown up way too fast. Enjoy every minute you have with him.

Judy L.

Quilts And Pieces said...

Sarah, everytime you show a picture of your little boy it makes me heart sick to know mine is all grown up! Yours is such a cutie! No wonder you couldn't resist the help! :)

That pictures is adorable of him!

S L said...

Beautiful quilt!

Leah Spencer said...

Psst... everything ok? I imagine that you're busy with school starting up, but I'm getting a little worried since it's been three weeks since you've posted. Hope all is well! :)

Miriam said...

this is great sarah, i really like this quilt - especially the fabrics.