I finally quilted and delivered this sampler to my sister, Sandra. She retired in September and just had a hip replacement so decided this was a good time to get it to her. Nothing like a quilt to wrap yourself in when you are recovering. She was really surprised and that brought joy to my heart. The dog, Sam was her daughter Tracy's who lost her battle to cancer a year ago. We laughed at him because he was determined to stay there.
The blocks, a design by Jean Wells, was a project we did in our local quilt chapter last Fall. It was fun deciding on the color palette. I started with black and white but could not bring myself to put a black heart or star. Adding the color added a new dimension to it. I generally do my blocks and then audition different fabrics for the borders until I decide what will work. I quilted some on my short-arm quilter and some on my domestic sewing machine. Our goal was to have it finished by September. The size is 62 x 77.
The blocks, a design by Jean Wells, was a project we did in our local quilt chapter last Fall. It was fun deciding on the color palette. I started with black and white but could not bring myself to put a black heart or star. Adding the color added a new dimension to it. I generally do my blocks and then audition different fabrics for the borders until I decide what will work. I quilted some on my short-arm quilter and some on my domestic sewing machine. Our goal was to have it finished by September. The size is 62 x 77.
4 comments:
Margo, your sampler really works! The print for the sashing really pulls the whole quilt together very successfully and then the borders in the same colors are the final touch. I'm sure your sister is very pleased. You both look so happy.
It's lovely. I love black, white and red. I love the dog! He looks like he was posed with you! Glad you got it done for her.
I love your quilt, Margo, and you did such a nice job on it. What a thoughtful gift for your sister. She looks just like you! Hope to see you Friday at Kay's.
I echo Sue - you and your sister look a lot alike! Of course, you know I LOVE the quilt!! So glad she will enjoy it as she heals - it's like wrapping yourself in love when you cuddle with a quilt!
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