Finally managed to get the pics of my brother's Quilt of Valor up on Flickr. (No problems with Flickr, just with getting a round tuit).
I can't believe it took me from October thru most of January trying to get a label on it that was decent. Even this one's not so good, but how I wish I'd have given the quilt to him when he might have enjoyed it, label or no label.
Would that foresight were as sharp as hindsight.
--Heidi
Heidi, the quilt brings tears to my eyes. It's beautiful, and I'm so glad his son has it now. I know it's natural to have the regrets you do about the timing, but I continue to believe he knew just how important this QOV is and how much you cared about him to make it for him.
that's a beautiful quilt, and a tribute to a brother's life well lived. Great job, Heidi.
Musicmaker
It's beautiful, Heidi!
Heidi: Lovely quilting and very bold patchwork layout. Well done. I am sure it gave your DB comfort, so please forgive yourself for not finishing it sooner. Hugs, Pat in Virginia
Thanks, Pat... It was a huge exercise in stitching in the ditch on a frame. That is a whole 'nuther experience!
--Heidi
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