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America, Let It Shine

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America, Let It Shine - Tribute to America and its’ foundations and values, with the hope that they will guide us to a brighter future. Embellished with 5121 Swarovski Crystals: 4543 represent the words of the original U.S. Constitution 312 represent the words to the Star Spangled Banner 31 represent the words of the Pledge of Allegiance. 235 represent the years America has been a country I also incorporated American History by quilting parts of the Gettysburg Address, the Declaration of Independence and the Preamble to the Constitution. The 13 original colonies are represented by using 13 points on the outer blue rays and red triangles. The 50 states are represented with the ring of 50 stars. Quilted across the hanging sleeve are the words to the song “Proud to be an American” by Lee Greenwood. Designed and drafted on graph paper. Free motion quilted on 20 year old Bernina 1001. Quilt will be at PIQF

Added: Oct 08, 2011

 

Name of Pattern or Block original design
Owned By Sherry Reynolds
Name of Maker Sherry Reynolds
Name of Quilter Sherry Reynolds
Year Made 2011
Year Made is: Certain
Located in City Laramie
Located in State WY
Located in Country US
Condition of Quilt Mint
Design Source Totally Original Design
Design Source - Description Tribute to America and its’ foundations and values, with the hope that they will guide us to a brighter future.
Embellished with 5121 Swarovski Crystals:
4543 represent the words of the original U.S. Constitution
312 represent the words to the Star Spangled Banner
31 represent the words of the Pledge of Allegiance.
235 represent the years America has been a country

I also incorporated American History by quilting parts of the Gettysburg Address, the Declaration of Independence and the Preamble to the Constitution. The 13 original colonies are represented by using 13 points on the outer blue rays and red triangles. The 50 states are represented with the ring of 50 stars.
Quilted across the hanging sleeve are the words to the song “Proud to be an American” by Lee Greenwood.
Designed and drafted on graph paper.
Free motion quilted on 20 year old Bernina 1001.
Quilt will be at PIQF
Genre Traditional Quilt
Quilt Type Large Quilt
Quilt Width 86
Quilt Height 86
Measurement In: Inches
Fabric Used 100% Commercial Cotton, Commercial Batiks, 100% Cotton Hand-dyed/Hand Painted, Silk
Construction Technique Piecing and Applique
Piecing By Machine
Applique by Applique by
Types of Quilting Machine Quilted, Quilted on domestic machine
Embellishments Other
Embellishments - Other Desc. swarovski crystals

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#1 BarbCA 2016-01-30 21:03
Wonderful quilt!
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