My Dear Jane quilt is finished! I worked on the blocks and triangles off and on for 10 years or so. The top was finished almost 2 years ago.
I had planned to hand quilt it, but I decided to send it to long arm quilter, Jennifer Cunningham who lives here in Indianapolis. I think she did a beautiful job custom quilting it on her long arm machine. I love how she turned every other feather design the opposite direction.
I did my quilt exactly like the original quilt made by Jane Stickle in 1863 except that I curved my corners a little differently. The patterns were drafted and published by Brenda Papadakis in the book Dear Jane. I followed the directions by Linda Franz to finish and bind my scallops.
I love that the center block is called Indianapolis.
You can see by the photo that I have always liked to fussy cut fabric.
When the outside photos were taken, it was 13 degrees. I checked to make sure that the snow was really frozen before I put the quilt on top of it.
So I have a finish for 2014!!!
I hope you are finding some time to stitch today.
Thanks for stopping by!
A beautiful finish. The quilting is the icing on the cake.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your heart is full when you look at this, it is so beautiful. The quilting adds that final special touch.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! :0)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the finish of Dear Jane... it's magnificent!!!
ReplyDeleteOH. MY. GOODNESS!!! BEST QUILT EVER! Luanne, it truly is breathtaking. Wow!
ReplyDeleteblessings, jill
Major accomplishment, LuAnn!! Congrats--it is magnificent!
ReplyDeleteSomeday I may actually make my first DJ block. : )
congratulations. it is lovely all around. what a great accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteLuAnn, I was so excited to see that picture pop up in my newsfeed! How awesome that you finished and how great it looks! I love the background color... I hope you're bringing it for show and tell this spring.
ReplyDeleteSara
I'm thrilled for you and this fantastic finished quilt! Awesome!!! And that binding is spectacular! Thanks for the link to Linda's technique.....I've saved it, just in case one day I get a little nuts and think to try it! LOL
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing! A huge congratulations to you on your finish!!
ReplyDeleteThere could be no more spectacular first finish for any year than Dear Jane. Congratulations on your great accomplishment. It's a beauty.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations - what a beautiful finish and a great way to start this year!!!
ReplyDeleteNot just a finish...you finished a DEAR JANE! It is simply amazing....so beautiful...an absolute treasure!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations LuAnn on your beautiful finish, such an amazing accomplishment. The quilting is gorgeous and I love the biscuit coloured background with the red binding. I'm hoping to start DJ this year so thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSimply perfect.
ReplyDeleteKATRIN W.
Wow! Not just a finish. You have a FINISH! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations LuAnn! Just amazing!It is such an accomplishment. How happy you must be with your gorgeous Jane.
ReplyDeleteThis is the achievement of a lifetime, I am in total awe.
ReplyDeletecongratulations! what a big achievement finishing this awesome quilt - looks lovely.
ReplyDeletelove the outdoor photos
What a fabulous accomplishment! The quilting is a perfect fit for the quilt. My DJ is still a WIP.
ReplyDeleteWow ... outstanding! It may have been a loooong-term project, but it was definitely worth it! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, classic quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour Dear jane is amazing! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteYou know when you finish a quilt with that many different details that has taken that many years it counts as 3 or 4 finishes at least!
ReplyDeleteEverytime I see someone's Dear Jane my heart flips thinking of all the hard work going into it...yours is absolutely stunning - every detail, and you must feel such a sense of accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteLove the scalloped edges - always a lovely way to complete a quilt.
WOW! congrats on such a wonderful finish! It is gorgeous and your quilter did a fabulous job too.
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely... your hard work has paid off as this will truly be an heirloom!
ReplyDeleteOh my that is an epic quilt. Good for you for the finish.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing and the quilting exquisite.
Way to go. This is an epic finish.
Hugs,
Nancy
AWESOME !!!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! I have been staring at my Dear Jane book from Brenda for a while now. One day I will get up the nerve to start, I hope. I can't decide on fabric! Leaning toward 1800's repros but not sure yet, so I won't start until I am sure. Yours is absolutely gorgeous! fantastic finish!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo!!
xo jan
Congratulations! That is quite an accomplishment and a beautiful quilt
ReplyDeleteWow!!! What a great finish!!! And it is just absolutely gorgeous :*) I spent 4 years on assembling the top of my DJ, and it is not yet quilted. It may be 10 years before it is done too. Congrats!!!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is soooooo beautiful. I hope you are coming to the Spring DJ meeting in Shipshe, and bringing it so we can see it!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely phenomenal work of art! Congratulations! It is beyond stunning!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing your amazing quilt with all of us!! I am so happy that I came upon this. For the past 6 months I have been collecting fabric.. Now just collecting nerve to start! lol,,, 1 last decision -- sashing & border fabric. Lt, black, or a mottled tan-- then A1 begins!
ReplyDeleteYours is beautiful and truly an inspiration!!! :)
Sharon
Really great! So precise and perfect!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations.
Hi! Your Dear Jane is so beautiful! I'm surfing around looking at Janes to gather more courage to start the quilting process on mine. The top's been finished for 2 years, so I really need to suck it up and get working on it. :D Thanks for the inspiration. Love yours!
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