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Quilting: Quilt of Valor
10 kudoz

Quilt of Valor

Even the back is beautiful

Pretty corner diamond and stars
Even the back is beautiful
Traditional patriotic colors

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Machine Quilting with Templates: Creating Design Perfection »

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Other

Style: Military, Classic


What was your inspiration?

Presenting this Quilt of Valor to a fine young man in the Navy.

What are you most proud of?

Mastering the templates to make the mariners compasses.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

The curvy blue diamonds were difficult. I found it easier to start in the inner corner blue squares and work my way out.

 

11 comments

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Scheri Manson on craftsy.com
May 01, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely beautiful. I love the quilting.
Lynn Kelly on craftsy.com
Apr 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wonderful! You are giving me inspiration for a QOV I'm about to start. The top is finally done!
Kimmy Brunner on craftsy.com
Kimmy Brunner
Craftsy Instructor
Mar 11, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
You totally rocked this QOV!!! You did a fantastic job. Thank you so much for making it, and thank you even more for donating it to a servicemember. Go Navy!
Joan Hardman on craftsy.com
Mar 11, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much, Kimmy, for EVERYTHING. I am a beginner and now I feel confident to go on to Twirly Whirly Feathers!
roscoep on craftsy.com
Mar 11, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Kudos for using contrasting thread - I'm not brave enough for that yet!
JBlixt on craftsy.com
Mar 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
incredible quilting!!
Cat Sultan on craftsy.com
Mar 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love this and I would have to agree--the back is beautiful!
mspark1301390 on craftsy.com
Mar 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous quilting!! What machine was this done on?
Joan Hardman on craftsy.com
Mar 11, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I have a Tin Lizzie 18. I wish I would have known that they have a template foot for this machine before I finshed the quilt. It would have been a lot easier.
Darns on craftsy.com
Mar 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wonderful work!
Pootsie on craftsy.com
Mar 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful!