Chinese lantern quilt is finally finished

That is so nice! Congratulations on finishing it and being able to move on to something new. Oh, and thank you for including a picture of the back - I love to see them when the quilting shows so nicely.

I love that patchwork pattern! I've never seen it before; did you design it? I usually like the traditional patterns best; this looks traditional because of its layout and the symmetry of the lantern blocks, I guess. And you did a super job on the quilting. Will I ever be that good?

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Thank you Sandy and Louise for the compliments! I appreciate it. Edna Pearl, you are a sweetie. I found the pattern when I searched on Google for chinese lantern quilt. I'll post the link for you. I just printed it off and did my thing after that. I added small snowball blocks for the corner sashing squares. I was going to add a wide border on it but my husband said he liked it better very plain. (not that he really shows that much interest in my quilting but this one he did like, lol)

E.P. I have to add that having my new sewing machine has made the quilting process go so much easier. The Janome has a built in walking foot that seems to hold the sandwich so much better. It's an oversized foot and maybe that is part of it. O.K. here is the pattern link:

Donna, your quilt is wonderful; I love your fabric choices and your quilting choices too. Beautiful, just beautiful. If we can get DH's foot out of the picture, could you please do one with it artfully draped with your oriental chair and painting? We wanna see. Polly

Gosh, Polly, thank you! I'll try to get a photo on here tomorrow of an artfully draped quilt...lol.... My good camera just died tonight...bah, humbug. I'll have to dig out my old one and see if it still works. I appreciate your kind words. Donna

i do like that lantern but there are some others i like too. Edna, if you google lantern quilt in their images you will find other lantern blocks as well. i have yet to decide which one i fancy the most but i do want to make some lantern blocks for something, maybe a small wall hanging or a purse. something. j.

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E.P. I have to add that having my new sewing machine has made the quilting process go so much easier. The Janome has a built in walking foot that seems to hold the sandwich so much better. It's an oversized foot and maybe that is part of it. O.K. here is the pattern link:

I really like that Donna. A nice way to get your Mojo back as they say!

That is lovely and getting it done should free up your quilting mojo.

Lizzy

Thank you all for your kind comments! Because Polly asked, here it is in our bedroom. I've been selling antiques for many years and have kept some of my favorites. The chair is carved wood that looks like bamboo, the chest is a deco burled walnut one with bakelite pulls and hand carved flowers on the ends. The little oil painting is off an oriental fan with a little dolly. It's from the 1920's, not professional, but I fell in love with it and had to keep. So there you are with my 'show and tell.' Your comments inspire me to keep learning this fun hobby. Donna

good job!!!

Musicmaker

Love it. Gen

Thank you all for your kind comments! Because Polly asked, here it is in our bedroom. I've been selling antiques for many years and have kept some of my favorites. The chair is carved wood that looks like bamboo, the chest is a deco burled walnut one with bakelite pulls and hand carved flowers on the ends. The little oil painting is off an oriental fan with a little dolly. It's from the 1920's, not professional, but I fell in love with it and had to keep. So there you are with my 'show and tell.' Your comments inspire me to keep learning this fun hobby. Donna

Howdy!

Splendid.

I always like a quilt w/ a good hand or two.

Way to go, Donna.

R/Sandy

Thanks everyone!! Donna