Sunday, July 26, 2015

It worked!


Several months ago I wrote about a friend who wanted me to re-create a quilt that was made for her in the 1980's.  She had used it on her bed for years and it was showing signs of wear, but she loves this quilt and couldn't bring herself to part with it. She asked if I could make another very similar to it, however (thankfully!) she didn't want the sides, just the top, because she's going to fold it and lay it at the foot of the bed, just using when needed rather than as a bedspread as this one was used.

I say "thankfully" on the sides because it would have been a lot more complicated to figure out how to do those.  I did not have a pattern for this quilt - I was just figuring it out based on measurements she sent me.  The one block is Courthouse Steps and the other one was fairly easy to draft, however each of the petals (192) and the flower centers (24) were hand appliquéd on, so that took awhile.

So.... the first two photos are of her "old" quilt and these bottom two are of my "reproduction"!  I am very pleased with the way it turned out!  In fact, I like it SO much, I'm tempted to make one in a different color way for me!

She picked out the fabrics and did an amazing job matching what she had, considering the fabrics in the original quilt were all bought in the '80s.

Now I need to figure out how to quilt it.  Hers was hand quilted and I told her I wouldn't be able to do that.  She is fine with it being machine quilted - so that is next!  I'll keep you posted on the progress :)

70 comments:

  1. Wow! Great job re-creating! I wouldn't have know it was two separate quilts!

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  2. Beautiful work - congratulations on your success on recreating the quilt.

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  3. Would you sell the pattren to the design of the two blocks?

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    1. Yes! I need to find them but then I could send you copies and instructions :)

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    2. I would also be interested in purchasing the pattern for the two blocks.

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    3. I would also be interested in purchasing the pattern for the two blocks.

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    4. This is beautiful. I too would love to own the pattern of these two blocks. How much would you charge for these?

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    5. Both patterns are free on the internet...star dahlia and courthouse steps.

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    6. I too would be interested in your quilt pattern!! :)

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  4. I would also be interested in purchasing the pattern for the two blocks.

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  5. Hello - Beautiful job! I also would be very interested in the pattern for the star block. I have been looking for a pattern for this for quite some time. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. I would love to have your pattern too.

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  7. I would love the pattern for this as well.

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  8. I would love this pattern. It is gorgeous! Would you be willing to share it?

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  9. Love it! Gorgeous ! Would you be willing to share the pattern?

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    1. Hello Donna, Carina, Sheila, Diana and Colette! I have finally found the patterns I made for this quilt and my instructions! Email me at kholt82@gmail.com and I will get them to you. Have a great day :)

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  10. I love this quilt! Is there anyway I can purchase a copy of the pattern

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    1. Email me at kholt82@gmail.com and I will send you the pattern!

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  11. Beautiful job, I'm so impressed!
    I would love the pattern for this as well.

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  12. Beautiful job, I'm so impressed!
    I would love to have your pattern too.

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    1. Davorka, email me at kholt82@gmail.com and I will send you the pattern!

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  13. I would also like to have pattern.

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    1. Email me at kholt82@gmail.com and I'll send it to you!

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  14. I also would love to buy a pattern for this quilt

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    1. Char, send me an email at the above address and I'll email it to you!

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  15. Beautiful. Such a talented recreation. I too would love to purchase the pattern.

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    1. Send me an email at the above address and I'll send it to you!

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  16. This is so beautiful, you did such an awesome job! I would love to purchase this pattern as well please!

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    1. Send me your email address and I'll send it to you! kholt82@gmail.com

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  17. Wow! That is so beautiful!!! You did a fantastic job!!! I would also like to get a copy of your pattern.

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    1. Send me your email address and I’ll send it to you! kholt82@gmail.com

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  18. Beautiful recreation! I would also like to purchase your pattern.

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    1. Send me your email address and I'll send it to you! kholt82@gmail.com

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  19. that is such a beautiful pattern. What a recreation you did. thank you for the inspiration!

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  20. Beautiful pattern - I would like to purchase your pattern too.
    wendy.1953@aol.com

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  21. I would like this pattern please. Sharon Hopkins. grandmahoppy@yahoo.com

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  22. This is beautiful - I would love to make it for my granddaughter and would like to purchase the pattern. My email address is hwkoedam@alliancecom.net

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  23. I would love this pattern so I can make it for my granddaughter. Please contact me at hwkoedam@alliancecom.net

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  24. I would like to purchase this pattern. Please contact me at hwkoedam@allianecom.net

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  25. I am curious, how did you quilt this? I just made a large lap quilt in this pattern and I was trying to figure out the best way to quilt it. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern!!

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  26. Hi Karen
    I would also love to sew this beautiful quilt that you have made
    and I would also like to purchase this pattern from you if possible.
    my email is mterrywatt@bigpond.com.au
    Regards Terry

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  27. Hi Karen
    I would love to make this quilt as well.
    It is such a beautiful design I wonder if I could purchase
    the pattern from you as well.
    mterrywatt@bigpond.com.au. Regards Terry

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  28. Karen, I too love this quilt pattern and would like the pattern. If you can, could you email me the pattern as well.
    jewelrydp@gmail.com

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  29. Good Morning Karen,
    I would love to have your pattern. You did a beautiful
    job recreating this quilt!
    Careyfosburgh@yahoo.com
    Thank you,
    Carey

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  30. I would love this pattern I quilt for victoriasquiltscanada.com(check us out on the web) We are only a small group of this organization but we raise all of our own money to make and donate these quilts to cancer patients. I would love this pattern for myself and I could also make it smaller for our organization. Please could you send it by email Mine is omaurice@persona.ca
    Thank you

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  31. I would also love to have the pattern... I will email you. What size are the blocks? Maybe 12”?

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  32. I love your quilt. I would love to have the pattern...can you email me one at jackie.and.wayne@gmail.com. I would be glad to pay you for it. It is lovely!
    Thank you,
    Jackie

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  33. Is it possible to purchase this pattern?

    Thanks Sharlene

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  34. I would also love this pattern I am not sure if I will be able to make the flowers is it possible to purchase the pattern

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    1. Yes! Send me your email address and I will send you the pattern :) kholt82@gmail.com

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  35. Hi Karen,
    I hope I can still get the Star quilt pattern from you. I am a new quilter and I know it has been a year from this post on pinterst . I have requested this also today on your e-mail. Thank you.
    Eunice

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  36. Thank you so much for the star quilt pattern.
    Eunice

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  37. I would love to purchase these 2 blocks if possible. It is beautiful.

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  38. The other block is called star dahlia. I made a star dahlia quilt about 30 years ago.

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  39. This is absolutely beautiful. I wonder if I may ask for a copy of the pattern, and How much is the charge for it? Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece. This helps all quilters in their wisdom of quilting, and seeing such glorious work.


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    1. Yes! Send me your email address to: kholt82@gmail.com and I will email it to you - no charge!

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  40. I would love this pattern as well. I would be more than happy to pay for it. I looked on the internet and could not find the patterns.

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  41. i WOULD LOVE THIS PATTERN I will pay for it, may 20 2021 34;3pm

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    1. email me and I'll send it to you! kholt82@gmail.com

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  42. Hi Karen love your quilt and would love a copy I sent you an email sorry for being so forward and asking. If I could find the pattern I would happily pay for it. Yvonne

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  43. Bonjour.
    Votre ouvrage vraiment magnifique,il me plaît énormément. Je viens de vous envoyer un mail, pour avoir les gabarits.
    Encore bravo et merci d avance.
    Amicalement..

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  44. I love this quilt! Would anyone be willing to share this pattern?

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  45. I love this quilt! Would anyone be willing to share this pattern?

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  46. Hi Karen you did such an amazing job on recreating your friend's quilt. Love it. I was wondering if you would mind sharing your quilt pattern.

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  47. Hi I have been searching and searching the internet for a quilt with these colors this is perfect! It is gorgeous!!! I would be glad to pay you for the pattern! My email is cookiegramma3@gmail.com Terri Bruch

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  48. Could I purchase the pattern please? It’s just lovely!

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    1. No need to purchase, just send me an email at kholt82@gmail.com and I’ll send it to you!

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    2. Just send me an email if you’d like the pattern!

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