Back in 2004, I secretly made Miss K a signature quilt for her high school graduation. So long ago that none of the graduation photos are on the computer. LOL!! I had everything kept in a dark plastic container, on a far away shelf in my sewing room, and would only get it out when she was gone. The work times were short and hurried. In the box this summer… a lunch sack that I used for all the fabric scraps for fear she would see the scraps in the trash and ask what I was making. Ha!
I collected signatures from family and friends and transferred the signatures to the fabric with a fabric pen (pigma pen) and heat set them with the iron. Then I assembled the quilt top. The top was finished for her party but papers were out for others to sign and I added those names this summer. I quilted this in August but kept it a secret until we could visit with K and I could show it to her.
The pattern is called, The House That Jack Built, and I got it from my LQS back in 2003. I don’t know if it is still available. It was shown on the pattern and done at the quilt shop in dark, masculine colors but I switched it up a lot by using pastel batiks.
I had in my mind 10 years ago that I’d quilt it once I got better at quilting. I had NO idea that a long-arm machine would be in my future back then. Meanwhile, I kept doing other projects. But since this year is strong on me finishing my UFOs, this is one I have finished.
It is all custom quilted; ditch work, rulers, and freehand / hand-guided quilting in the blocks, borders, and setting triangles.
Lots of photos. I’ll just let you browse. I will reply to any questions you post in the comment section.
The K Cousins
David & A sample the apple pie. 
My sister with her granddaughter and my mom.
This little J snuck in a nap midst the party… right on the living room floor! 🙂
Great-grandma & A playing with the truck. 
and sew on... 