Oooooh, I really like that! Neutrals aren't normally my thing, but sometimes I see one that is, well, calming I guess.

And I love, love, love your feathers!

I like it!. You did a good job and the quilting is very nice. I am quite fond of the colors you used and think it turned out to be a good gift for your pastor.

Wonderful quilt! And your quilting is fantastic! The colors go together so well and they are....yes! calming.

I like it! I agree, it is very calming. Good gift for your Pastor.
Very nice quilting!

Like has already been said, I think the colors are very calming and your quilting is beautiful!

SharonG/FL-IN

Donna, I love the colors, and I think you did a beautiful job on the quilting. Were the patterns you quilted your ideas? I think they are very creative. You made a wonderful quilt that your pastor will treasure.

The colors are really soothing - I like it! You did a great job on your feathers!
Sue

I really like this quilt. I usually go for bright colors in quilts (as well as clothing) but I want to try a soothing neutral palette one of these days.
Your quilting is lovely.
vasu

I love it too!!! You have become a very skilled quilter - those feathers look perfect!

I agree he will love it!
Rosa

Not my favorite colors either but it turned out beautifully. You did a great job. It will make a wonderful quilt gift. Good job.

Thank you all so much! I've been doing a lot of those feathers lately (from the book Hooked on Feathers), so I guess practice really does help! LOL

Pastor Beth wears a lot of browns & neutrals, so I think the colors will really appeal to her. The backing is a fun flower print with some orange and yellow, other colors she wears.

Donna

Donna, the quilting is fabulous!!!

Kate

I'm another one that likes it.
I like the colors...as others mentioned, the colors are soothing.
It will make a great gift for the pastor.
Nice quilting too.
TFS.

Donna, very nice job. I like the layout of the quilt and your quilting is fantastic.

Lola

I like brown myself. You did a great job on the quilting. Your Pastor will be impressed.

Donna, I believe that everything happens for a reason, and in its own time. I'd say you bought that kit, and then found it at the right time. It turned out great, and your pastor will be taking you with her when she leaves, which will mean a lot to her, I'm sure! Great job!

Thanks, everyone! I gave it to her on Monday and she really liked it. She said the colors are perfect for her living room, and it's big enough to be a lap quilt for her (she's tall).

I spent a long time trying to decide what to put on the label. We've worked together for 13 years, but she's not really a close friend, so I didn't want to put something "gushy". I finally decided to put the words of the benediction we sing every Sunday at the end of worship. When she read it she said it was perfect!

Donna

The quilting is lovely and the color selection is, as other mentioned, very calming. it's beautiful. I can't wait till I can quilt like that, your feathers, and loops...are very well done.