I am really happy with how these came out. They enhance the vintage quality of this quilt for sure, and properly honor my Uncle Hal.
You can see the quilt needs some serious blocking, but I am sure it will straighten up.
It is highly unlikely that anyone in his entire life called H "Harold"!
The youngest of the 4 Bryant brothers, H was named for his father.
From the time he was 18, H was a Marine first and last. He was with Charlie Company, 1st Battalian/21st Marines/3rd Marine Division, a humble American hero of the battle of Iwo Jima.
Here is an overall view...the writing totally changes the affect of this quilt, does it not?O.K., it is on to the pies.......Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
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How wonderful that you should post these pictures on Thanksgiving Day. Such a lovely memorial to Hal.
Happy Thanksgiving to you, my friend. The "H" quilt is a fabulous tribute to your beloved Hal. Now on to the pies.
This quilt is wonderful! The lettering does really set it off. I love adding something different than the normal to crazy quilting like that.
Thank you for your comment today, I'm fighting back the tears missing Blue, but feeling blessed for having such a little joy.
Happy Thanksgiving to you.
Beauty as well as dignity - I'm sure H is smiling down on it. Good Job!!!
What a beautiful tribute Allie! A true labor of love! Uncle Hal would be so proud and you should be too.
What a gorgeous quilt! And a wonderful tribute to your Uncle Hal. Thanks for sharing all the pictures.
I'm amazed at the difference the words make in the look! I would never have guessed something relatively simple could make such a change in the overall beauty of a piece.
Hope your pies are great!
Absolutely beautiful! What a perfect tribute.
What a wonderful quilt. I love the lettering and think it adds just the right touch to H's quilt. You are such a motivation ... you accomplish so much and you really finish your projects!
It's truly lovely, Allie, Dignity, as possibilities says, describes it very well.
What a thing of honor you've done for Hal. I'm sure he would be delighted!
The lettering really does make the quilt feel differently -- and in a very good way. What a wonderful way to honor your uncle. Hope your pies turned out well and that you had a happy holiday!
This is a wonderful quilt. The lettering does add a dignity to it.
happy thanksgiving to you.
The words add so much to this quilt. Beautiful job Allie. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Perfect choice of lettering. Wonderful effect. A magnificent quilt!
This is absolutely beautiful. What a tribute indeed.
Your "H" quilt is outstanding. I am glad I dropped by and saw it.
WOW! Allie, H is SPECTACULAR! You have really outdone yourself!
Happy Holiday Season!
What a special tribute to a wonderful man! That lettering is so perfect for the quilt.
'Tis a beautiful tribute, Allie!
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