You know I love my quilt group. It's a wonderful bunch of very busy quilters, many of whom have been meeting weekly for almost thirty years. Show-and-tell is always a treat! Elaine is a particularly prolific member who likes to use up her scraps. A while ago she made a large top from these tiny nine-patches...they're made from 1" squares, resulting in 1 1/2" blocks!
Needless to say, it took everyone's breath away. Another member, in particular, fell in love with it. Elaine had some leftover nine-patches so she made another one for Nancy! It's 84" x 96" and has 14,100 pieces. (I understand that Nancy's on her own when it comes to quilting it.)
Elaine Libovicz and lucky Nancy
I didn't mean be away so long...there have been several unexpected distractions going on in the background here recently. As a result, a number of things have fallen through the cracks. However, it's Monday, the sun is shining and things seem to be returning to an even keel so I should be back shortly.
Wow. Oh Wow! Can you even imagine receiving a gift like that? it's stunning! You obviously belong to THE group worth belonging to -- you lucky, lucky girl!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | April 05, 2010 at 12:52 PM
UN BEEEE LEEEABLE!!! O dear, I can't imagine the time that took. Whoa.
Posted by: Melody Johnson | April 05, 2010 at 02:11 PM
Awesome, that reminds me of the book of quilts made all from little blocks
Posted by: meredith | April 05, 2010 at 02:13 PM
Unbelievable! What a great work!
Posted by: Kornelia Szabo | April 05, 2010 at 02:19 PM
Simply amazing!!
Posted by: amy | April 05, 2010 at 03:57 PM
It is really breathtaking. What a beautiful quilt. And what a wonderful friend!
Posted by: Renate | April 05, 2010 at 04:00 PM
amazing...love it..not that I would ever make one LOL
Posted by: Vickie E | April 05, 2010 at 04:07 PM
Wow! And she made TWO of them?
Posted by: Lazy Gal Tonya R | April 05, 2010 at 04:56 PM
Hi Jan
WOW those quilts are amazing. Nine patch is one of my all time favs.
Glad to see you back, funny how life sometimes gets in the way
Posted by: jean | April 05, 2010 at 05:38 PM
It's a stunner but to make two! That's quite a gift.
Posted by: Janet | April 05, 2010 at 05:51 PM
Wonderful quilt! I'm impressed!
Posted by: Gina E | April 05, 2010 at 06:22 PM
What a beautiful quilt. Elaine is a wonderful friend and Nancy is a very lucky lady.
Remember to take care of yourself too.
Posted by: Miriam | April 05, 2010 at 06:46 PM
That second bird is one lucky duck! Wow!!
Posted by: Carla | April 05, 2010 at 06:50 PM
What a sweet gesture and lovely friend.
Posted by: Judy's Common Thread | April 05, 2010 at 08:22 PM
Wow! It is an amazing quilt! Lucky Elaine!
Posted by: Sujata Shah | April 05, 2010 at 10:09 PM
WOW is all I can say about that great quilt. I had better quit whining about 4-inch blocks.
Vicky F
Posted by: Vicky F | April 05, 2010 at 10:57 PM
Wow!!! Its just amazing!!! I'm in love with that quilt... How much ever I'd like to make one, I know I haven't got enough patience to complete one...
Its just beautiful... Great job!!!
Posted by: Shruti | April 06, 2010 at 02:07 AM
So, Elaine happened to have 14,000 leftover pieces? And whipped one of these up for Nancy?
MY
LORD.
Posted by: blackbird | April 06, 2010 at 06:57 AM
Oh WOW!! One is a huge accomplishment...but she did this TWICE???? Again, WOW!!!!
Posted by: Tammy Parker | April 06, 2010 at 02:55 PM
Holy tiny squares, Batman! I volunteer to quilt the third :)
Posted by: Lisa | April 06, 2010 at 07:14 PM
Oh my goodness. They are inspirations of beauty and generosity!
Posted by: Kathy | April 07, 2010 at 02:51 AM
p.s. best wishes for the even keel!
Posted by: Kathy | April 07, 2010 at 02:52 AM
That's actually insane, really, I'm speechless. Not one but two??
Posted by: deb | April 07, 2010 at 04:17 AM
That is truly incredible!
I'm using my tiny little leftovers to make my Mom a camera bag. For an itty bitty camera. No 14,000 pieces for THIS girl!
Wow.
P.S. Good luck with that even keel thing. I firmly believe that at least ONE of us should be doing that at any given time. :o)
Posted by: Barb R | April 07, 2010 at 08:33 PM
Hi -
Thanks for posting this! I had heard about it through the grapevine - I'm proud to call Elaine a friends. I've seen her make some amazing quilts over the years, but this is too much! incredible - I wish I had seen it in person, thanks for the great photos!
Posted by: barb | April 08, 2010 at 08:34 AM
Unbelievable! Really. I wish I had the fortitude to do that. That quilt is amazing.
Posted by: Lynn | April 08, 2010 at 05:09 PM
quilters are amazing people! I never met a 9 patch i didn't like, and that one is just at the top of the list! something new to do with all those scraps I can't throw away!
Posted by: Pam Cope | April 09, 2010 at 04:05 PM
oh my.
Seriously.
Oh my!
Posted by: Monica | April 11, 2010 at 01:26 PM
AMAZING!!! lucky nancy and such a patient woman to make it sheeesh and twice lol
Posted by: Desi | April 12, 2010 at 07:07 AM
Thank you all for your kind comments. I wish I were a patient person but unfortunately patience is not one of my virtures. It is just fun for me.
Elaine
Posted by: Elaine Libovicz | April 15, 2010 at 06:04 PM