It's the Blogger's Quilt Festival and here is my entry.
The quilt was originally a kit. It came with instructions and the most glorious range of fruity fabrics and checks and stripes.
I didn't know many tricks of the trade so it is full of mistakes. The knots from my hand quilting are still visible because I didn't know how to hide them between the layers and the binding was put on back to front with awful corners. I didn't use perle cotton so the stitching thread is not as soft as it should be but I don't care!
The kit was was given to me for a birthday by my sadly missed sister-in-law Susan, who died a few years ago. We used to go to all the craft fairs together, did our first quilting classes together, had sewing afternoons, knitted, stitched and shopped together. We both had a total love of textiles.
Susan bought me this kit from Patchwork on Central's stall at a quilt show. She knew I couldn't afford it and bought it for my birthday. It's very special because it reminds me of our fun together.
What a special quilt Meli B, thanks for sharing the beautiful story behind it, and I love it, it is so pretty!! xo
ReplyDeleteThis is a very pretty quilt. The love it represents shines through. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteSweet story! Lovely quilt!
ReplyDeleteI like everything about it. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe soft muted colors are very pretty and such nice memories to go with the quilt.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt and a touching story. I know you miss your quilting friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story and what a lovely quilt. All this fruity prints. Great:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful memory of your sister-in-law. I've learned that each quilt has a learning curve of its own and besides on this quilt show there are no quilting police. Lovely finish for you!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful and I know you will cherish it for a long time. No quilt police and the "perfect" quilts are in heaven.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful quilt work
ReplyDeleteA beautiful quilt and even more special with the sentiment about your sister-in-law.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, treasured memories with that quilt. A beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is perfect in the most important way - it reminds you of Susan and thus will always be loved.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt, and what a special friendship it represents. Thanks for sharing the story and the quilt!
ReplyDeleteI think your quilt is a real treasure. Not only does it look good but it holds many special memories. Don't say there are mistakes in your quilt - simply treat them as lessons learnt! Happy quilting.
ReplyDeleteJust what a quilt should be, a comforter and holder of memories, very special
ReplyDeleteDarling quilt. Love the fabrics and pattern. Sweet poignant story to go with it. Thanks for sharing and have a great day
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