I did finish something!

[KakeM]

In February I finally finished my sis-in-law's snowflake quilt, which was her 2007 Christmas present. ops: I don't know why I let the quilting of it intimidate me for so long -- the quilt top just sat for most of those three years. When I finally got to quilting it, I enjoyed it so much! (And finished within two weeks.) I'm happy with how the quilting turned out. I also attached a hanging sleeve. And the finishing touch, which I used for the first time, Swarovski crystals! I put those on the sun-printed snowflakes. I love the sparkle they add! I'll probably use them on the peacock quilt that's currently in the works.

This is from Paper Piecing the Quick-Strip Way by Peggy Martin.

[KakeM]

WOW That is a beautiful quilt! Excellent job! I love your paper piecing!!!

Margaret

[KakeM]

Really beautiful Heidi. I've loved looking at the crystals when I've seen them at quilt shows and have been tempted to buy the stuff for them.

[KakeM]

Your quilt is really beautiful, Heidi, I'm sure your DSIL truly loves it!! I also like your idea of including a winter related quote on your label ~ very personalized. Nice finish!!

Georgia

[KakeM]

That is really lovely. May be late but will be sure to be treasured.

[kmouse]

Beautiful! This gift is truly a labor of love.

[kmouse]

Thank you, Margaret.
Darce, the tool wasn't expensive -- I believe it was around $15 at Hobby Lobby. I saw one for $20 at Micheal's. It's basically a soldering iron. I read reviews that the flat tips are the only useful ones (that the concave tips tend to get the crystals stuck in them), so keep that in mind if you decide to give in to temptation.
Thanks, Georgia. I love to include a quote -- usually it's a scripture verse, but I turned to poetry for this one.
Agnes, I hope so.
Kmouse -- thank you.

Thank you, ladies. It's always nice to hear your encouraging words.

Love,
Heidi

[kmouse]

Wow -- It's beautiful Heidi!

Thanks for sharing. BarbCA

[kmouse]

Really beautiful, thanks for sharing.

Judy

[kmouse]

Heidi, all I can say is Wow!!! What a fabulous quilt and a gift well worth waiting for. Your quilting is terrific -- I'd have a hard time giving that one away!

[kmouse]

Thanks Barb, Judy and pegster. Yeah, this one was a little harder than usual to part with. But I'd like to make another for myself -- *SOMEDAY*

[kmouse]

I've already commented on the wall hanging. Like it more each time I see it and I liked it right off.

Glad to see you got your signature up.

[kmouse]

Thanks to you, Agnes!

[kmouse]

Heidi...I LOVE it!! just beautiful. And, I do love the label! I only wish I could see the quilting up close!! Nice job!

[Margo]

Heidi...I LOVE it!! just beautiful. And, I do love the label! I only wish I could see the quilting up close!! Nice job!

Lauree, if you click on Heidi's picture two times, you will be able to get closer to see some of her quilting and the crystals!!