Done and Dusted...

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And here it is, in all its glory. Finished size is just over 50" by just over 60".
And here are the wishes...first up, Spirit, Hope and Peace: Joy and Kindness:


Grit and Patience:

Grace, Love and Humor (though my Aussie friends tell me I've misspelled it!):

Then there's the back:

This was just such a fun quilt to make. I almost hated to see it end. BTW, DON'T embiggen these...you might be shocked at how really bad I am at free-motion quilting...





Comments

Bells said…
oh wow. It's wonderful! What a gorgeous piece!
12:56 AM
Libby said…
I think your spelling is just fine . . . . and I love the quilt *s*
7:08 AM
Anonymous said…
Gorgeous quilt Dianne! (and your free motion quilting looks just fine - I have never even attempted it!) I love the back too - beautiful all around!!
7:53 AM
yarnivorous said…
Lovely! Bright and happy and chirpy (but yes, Aussies will say humor is mis-spelt).
Love the view from your place - we have a view of the apartments across the path.
11:35 AM
Quilts And Pieces said…
It is absolutely wonderful!!!!
11:54 AM
Karen - Quilts...etc. said…
I love how colorful this quilt is. You did a wonderful job on it.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
5:07 PM
Tonya Ricucci said…
beautiful. what a wonderful job you did on ALL of it. congrats, it's gorgeous.
11:26 PM
QuiltingFitzy said…
I really love it Dianne!

Doesn't it feel WONDERFUL to complete something?

I hear your ROAR!
3:59 AM
Clare said…
What a lovely quilt.

Your views look similar to ours when the trees are in leaf and the sun is shining.
7:15 AM
Joyce said…
Great Job!!!!This is one very happy quilt.
3:20 PM
Tanya said…
Wonderful quilt! I'm saving a picture of it in case I want to copy it someday!
4:30 PM
Browndirtcottage said…
this is a fun...fun quilt. Fabulous colors and you did great on your wording!!
12:12 PM
Anonymous said…
can u leave ur phone number to me???
7:04 AM
Anonymous said…
Oh wow...I am so in awe...wonderfule quilt!
I am just finishing a baby quilt for my grandson who will be born in March but it is no where near as nice as this.
1:56 PM
ARC said…
what a fabulous quilt - so pretty and special - you are very clever!Thanks for the link and giving me the opportunity to see it.
1:27 PM
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