I started working on this about 5 years ago and I finished it today. I had to repair some of the antique crochet work and then I added a linen backing to give it some added strength then I had to stitch around 99 linen doilies. It is a beautiful antique Italian bedspread that my daughter gave to me when her dog tore it. I decided to repair it and give it back to her. I do hope that she will appreciate all the time and work that went into restoring it to a usable spread again. I sure do. It is so heavy and will fit a king size bed. I am so happy to be done with it. I has been sort of like an albatross hanging over me for so many years. The only pressure came for myself but I just felt the need to get it done. It was something that I wanted to do for her.
Anyway, it is done and on its way to San Antonio.
I didn't get all the bears for my Granddaughters done but they will come a little later. I am only one person and there are 11 grandchildren. Whew!
Well, I am just going to try and catch my breathe and get ready for a great new year. but for now I am going to bed. Nighty nite my friends.
5 comments:
It's beautiful, she will cherish it.
I hope she appreciates the long hours and effort. It's really pretty. What dog ruined it? Not Judge? He was way more than 5 years ago wasn't he?
It's Beautiful Jan... She'll Love it ...
Merry Christmas :-)
Hugs
Trish
Yes Susan, it was Judge. She gave it to me but I decided to repair it and put the backing on it and give it back to her. He tore it when they lived in San Diego.
Jan, you did a great job on repairing that beautiful quilt! I also want to say I love the picture that is on top of your blog!!! Your blog ROCKS, it is SOOO festive!!!! It screams Christmas is here!
Merry Christmas
and
Happy New Year my Friend,
Prim Blessings,
Tricia XOXOX
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