A special project for a special birthday…
Afternoon, slightly different post, but I have been wanting to post this for a while now. But you know what it’s like when you now that you have a photo somewhere but just can’t find it…….well that’s what has taken the time here……I have searched high and low for the photo of this quilt in the making…..and I found it.
It was in a box of old photos and had fun with my two boys showing them photos of when they were babies…..and when their Dad and I looked ever so much younger :-/.
I made this quilt for Mum, as many of you know now is Joan, over at Mirador Makings.
It is the fisrt time I had ever attempted a project like this (although I could sew and use a sewing machine). I lived near a quilting shop and was regularly enticed in with all the gorgeous patterned fabrics. Mum had a special birthday due, and it seemed like a great idea to make something special.
This is the quilt just as a patchwork project, I had to shift all the furniture out of the way in the front room, to make the wadding and backing sheet sandwich.
These two photos show the quilt in situ, being used everyday. I am pleased to say that at least 10 years on, and a few visits through the washing machine later, it is still holding fast (at least I hope, Mum hasn’t requested any mendings yet !!!)
I designed the quilt myself from scratch, and I even still have my workings out
I used 900 cut patchwork pieces, various shapes and sizes
**** 145 hours work ****
I think also from these photos, you can make out all the quilting stitches, the majority of what was done by hand.
I was having a kitchen refitted. I had to explain to the fitters why I would spend a couple of hours each day hidden under this quilt sewing away……LOL!
I would spend a good 2-3 hours each afternoon sewing, when my Thomas (12-18 months old at the time) would have his afternoon sleep
Hope you have enjoyed my reminiscing’s, and thank you for indulging me, I think its fun to look back over our past makings.
12 Comments
Linda Simpson
WOW Claire this is stunning!
Hugs
Linda xxx
Joan Macdonald
I agree with Linda it is stunning Claire and I am the lucky owner. I use this quilt through the summer here and it washes beautifully. I can't believe it's been 10 yrs this October that you presented me with this beauty.
Mum xx
Nicky Wilcox
O WOW that's gorgeous just stunning xxx
Chris
Wow it's gorgeous xx
KarinsArtScrap
this is gorgeous Claire.
beautiful made and great stitching.
greetings karin
Abbie Kay
OOh wow Claire, absolutely gorgeous hun. Love those colors too xx
Taniaj Scott
absolutely stunning hun, you are so clever and I bet your mum love it txx
Cumbrianlass
Stunning Claire, there is no other word that even comes near, and, I am sure Joan would love it.
Hugs
Janet xxx
Kate M
Awesome – just awesome – your mum must treasure this!
xx
Gwyneth
Fantastic patchwork and quilting.
Naomi
Just beautiful.
Laine
Such a stunning creation. A true work of art. What a fabulous gift.
Laine
xx