Song of the Sparrow

It is finished!
Song of the Sparrow - 64" x 64"

I started this quilt 3 1/2 years ago and it took 8 months to quilt.

I love hand quilting and this was fun to design each section.

 I always love to see the back of hand quilted quilt.

Did I wash it?  yes!  I always wash my quilts. 

 I have front loading machine now and I find the whole process works better in my tub (this is the only way I use it, lol).  Here are my steps:

1.   cool plain water with drain open.
2.   close drain and use warm water
3.   add tiny bit of dawn, 4-5 color catchers, detergent and oxi, or borax (use small amounts)
4.   hand agitate.
5.   drain and gentle squeeze water out, I step on it gently with my bare feet while running lukewarm water and open drain.
6.   Repeat if until water is clear.  This quilt took two wash cycles.

Here was the first idea.  I came a long way.

It wasn't always easy, but it was worth the long journey.

This quilt has been well travelled!
CT, NJ, GA, MA, PA, VT, MI, OH, Canada, Alaska, Bermuda and the caribbean.

 I ran into a nearly heartbreaking problem....

I had to perform "open quilt surgery" and it was a very tense week fixing this problem.

I'll share that another time.  For now, let's remember the good times.

 I really appreciate all the support.  I know you've seen this quilt a zillion times here and IG and I appreciate the encouragement so much!

til next time
xo