It's done! I found the tan fabric I used for the squares at my favorite local quilt shop, Patches & Stitches. It's a 108" Moda backing fabric, mottled tan, that is perfect for working with these 1800s reproduction fabrics I love so much. At Christmas one of my sons saw the work in progress on the design wall and commented that he liked it SO next Christmas it's his. It's a good throw size, 58" x 64", and I will machine quilt it myself.
Today we had brunch with our son, Andy, and his beloved, Lauren, and her folks. We went to the restaurant where the rehearsal dinner will be held then went to the church to meet up with the pastor to get a few details of the ceremony worked out. The pastor is a wonderful woman and we were glad to get to meet her. The wedding is March 31, 2012 so you may hear a little more about it in the future.
I've got a new idea for a quilt for the wedding couple--it certainly won't be done by the wedding. Their official wedding quilt is done, and has been since 1995. Here it is:
This won Best of Show at our guild show in 1995 and has been saved for the first son to get married. They have a german shepherd who sleeps with them so they plan to hang it on a wall. So now I want to surprise them with another, more user-friendly bed quilt. Don't tell them--their theme is Peacocks so I've got something fun to work with.
Be sure to go to Patchwork Times to see what lots of other quilters have been working on. Have a great week! Let's quilt!
Barbara
Two lovely quilts - I am in awe to say the least!
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous wedding quilt! Lucky couple
ReplyDeleteWow, both quilts are wonderful! The wedding quilt is a true family heirloom. Congratulations to you and the couple.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilts. I can't believe you are parting with your "Best of Show". Oh, love, that must be the reason. Thanks for the eye candy.
ReplyDeleteLove your finish ... have you named it yet, Barbara? I didn't know P&S had backing fabric! Thanks for the heads up! It will be fun to see what you do with peacocks, too ... lots of opportunity for fun colors and design! :)
ReplyDeleteHurrah for finding the fabric! The top is lovely as is the "official" wedding quilt. It will be fun to see the peacocks theme one too.
ReplyDeleteLove the 9 patch and that tan setting fabric is right on.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wedding quilt that has waited a while to go home!
I just love both of these quilts! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI made an applique quilt for both kids when they got married..I like your idea of a more "everyday" quilt too. I'll have to get to work on that. :)
Your wedding quilt is beautiful. The other quilt is also nice: lots and lots of 9 patches.
ReplyDeleteVery nice quilts. I really like the repro fabrics on the tan. That will be a nice gift. Congrats on your son's upcoming wedding.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful, very lucky couple
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