A few posts ago, I told you I would show you close-ups of the Irish Snails Quilt. First is a better picture of the whole quilt. (The sun shone one day while I was at work and my dear hubby strung a closeline across the garage door opening and took pictures for me. Isn’t he great?) 
The back …
The snail blocks:
The Chain blocks:
I used a cream coloured thread (top & bobbin) on the cream fabric and a darker brown thread on the gold and brown fabric. This gives the back of the quilt a 2-tone look. I sort of like it!
Happy Quilting!
Gail
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Quilting Gail 
Oh wow! The chain going through those snails is a wonderful effect and one I have not seen before.
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Hi Deana!
Thank you! And to think I bought the kit because of the sea-shell fabric! 🙂
Happy Quilting! And Merry Christmas! 🙂
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Wow – those photos show the quilting SO well! Beautiful Quilt!!
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Hi Alycia!
Thank you!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
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I love Irish Chain quilts and this is a nice variation. The quilting on this is wonderful!
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Hi Jennifer,
Thank you!
I do like the snail’s tail block … am still figuring out the best way to quilt them!
Thank you for hosting Wednesday Wait Loss!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
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Very pretty Gail – love your quilting!
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Thank you!
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Beautiful! Love the colors!
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Thank you, Karla!
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That is just the most beautiful quilt. I like what you did with those beautiful fabrics. Your husband is a keeper.
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Hi Susan,
Thank you!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
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Hi Gail! Wow, I’m so glad your hubby was so nice and took pictures. He’s a keeper and he did a really nice job!! Look at that back! The snails really stand out and look so very, very cool. What a fabulous finish! Yay you. ~smile~ Roseanne
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Hi Roseanne,
My husband is actually a way better photographer than I am. I just point & shoot … he takes the time to get it “just right.”
I, too, am happy with how this quilt turned out! Hopefully, the recipient will like it as well!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
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What a pretty quilt Gail. Hubby’s such a keeper for getting the pictures for you!
Stay warm. We have grey skies and brown grass. 😦
Cheers
Terry
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Hi Terry! Well, it’s about 13 degrees C out and windy as can be (70 – 90 km/hr winds). Luckily, we still have power and the trees are still standing all around us!
Hugs!
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What a pretty quilt! It makes me think of one of my favorite things — a creamy latte! What a fun finish for the end of the year! Now go, treat yourself (and hubby) to a yummy latte!
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Hi Wendy,
Thank you!
As for having that yummy latte – I’ll pass as anything with coffee makes me extremely ill. I think I’ll go make myself a really nice hot chocolate! It is super stormy out and at the moment we still have power.
Happy Quilting! 🙂
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Oh dear, yes, go with a creamy hot chocolate!!
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Will do!
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