Charity shop bargain.

[BrendaP]

My hexi quilt which took more than 30 years to complete was dated by some of the papers inside - references to the local maternity hospital!

[Bjay]

What a brilliant find - never see anything like that locally. I am sure it's maker will know- some how -it has found a really good home

[charley]

I have just completed quilting this quilt. I am happy with the outcome and very glad that it is done - apart from the binding. Three days quilting equals very achy shoulders. I was not sure how to quilt it, in the end, I just did a simple grid, I may have gone a little wobbly in one or two places, but the quilt is for my bed, so no worries.
I found a 'throw' in the same charity shop, all cotton, large enough with a nicely washed out look, and it is an Indian block print pattern. There are 2 little holes in it, but I will place a spare hexi over those when I inspect it more closely after binding.
After quilting it measures 72" x 90"
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[Acorn]

That is lovely.   :thumbsup:

[Ellabella]

I think the quilting looks very fitting.

[realale]

that looks lovely and I think the backing is an excellent choice. Well done for finishing it off.

[Silver Rose]

Well done for finishing it so beautifully and bringing it back to life, super job 

[Iminei]

Oh Bravo @charley ... that is truly wonderful in so many ways !!!

You've given life to something someone obviously loved but couldnt for whatever reason finish ....

You've used another lost and lonely item for the backing ....

and if you hadn't said anything about either of these I, for one, wouldn't have known they were two different projects from two different sources

and you have made them into one beautiful loved quilt which is all yours!

Why dont the charities where I live throw up such beauties ??????

[charley]

Thank you all so much for the lovely compliments.

[Lilian]

Well done @charley that looks gorgeous, I would love that on my bed 

[Marniesews]

I think it looks great @charley - the backing is a lovely subtle contrast, very fitting. I don't find the story sad though, the ending is far too happy for that. In fact I can't help think of all the envious part-finished baby's block PP quilts there must be out there in need of someone to finish them.

You know I've always fancied having a bit of a go...but definitely only a bit of a go, perhaps a row or two at most.   Don't you think these things might be better offered as a team sport from the start?