![[Amy's] Crafty Shenanigans](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLmNOwaKyYkRPPPqwFlQ6I730SiOKLAT_Tj-At_o_OY_oyO1S2MOg3SFWnYcMCrJQQR8cRPHdbteeOjIxf7XkNLA8trN6G8gyihyphenhyphenSQsj1g6Q1k6-XrxD-vEK61cO27rt3E8CHd8SStjJM2/s400/Amys+Crafty+Shenanigans+TITLE+BAR+2.jpg)
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| In-progress picture |
This quilt is very special to me. I had initially sketched how I wanted this quilt to look and I am so thrilled that it came alive and was better than I had hoped or even imagined!
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| Night-time picture of completed quilt - I will add a daytime picture tomorrow |
I chose four words that mean a lot to me: LOVE; AFFECTION; ATTENTION and PRAISE. I often feel these four things are the things I miss (and want most) from the people I love - especially from my mother who sadly passed away 14 years ago. I miss her and I miss the simple things like an affectionate or comforting hug from her.
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| Amazing quilting by Trudi Wood |
My four favourite colours are red, aqua, green and navy blue, all represented in this "4 Things" quilt. I also love these four things: quirky birds; wonky houses and trees, plaid and wonky stars - all represented in this quilt! I have included dragonflies, mushrooms, clouds and a May calendar - four more things that I love. My favourite colours are repeated as little hints in the binding.
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| Hint of colour in the cross-hatch binding |
Because this is such a special quilt to me, I decided that I would send it to be quilted by Trudi on her long arm frame. She did a spectacular job and the four words repeated in the quilting is amazing. You have to look closely to see them, which makes them even more special.
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| The four words re-appear in the quilt as subtle quilted words |
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| The backing and another hint of colour on the binding |
This very personal quilt means so much to me and I am happy to be able to share it here.
Quilt stats:
Pattern: Love, Affection and Praise were pieced free hand and the word Attention were letters from the Quilters Cache. The bird is an adaptation of the McCalls bird pattern.
Fabrics: A variety of low volume, text, solids, scraps, hand printed fabrics, Oakshott
Thread: Aurifil
Size: 56 x 69"
Quilted by: Trudi Wood
Entering this quilt into the Original Quilt Design category.
Thank you Amy for organising this amazing event!
It's beautiful Amy, great to see it finished! And Trudi did a fantastic job with the quilting;0)
ReplyDeleteThis has just made me cry, especially about how you miss your mum. Think I'm a bit hormonal! It's a really beautiful, special quilt. Sending you a big virtual hug! x
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic - so personal and so beautiful to look at too. It's a lovely way to honour your mum.
ReplyDeletethis is, hands down, my favourite thing that you have ever made. Not only because it it beautiful, but because it is so personal. I'm sending you big internet hugs, sweet DS xxxx
ReplyDeleteyour utterly amazing quilt is so much more amazeballs with the story behind it. The quilting rocks but the inspiration triumphs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story behind your quilt. It makes it all the more special and I'm glad you shared. All the little details and things you included right down to the quilting. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt's just gorgeous! Everything about this just ticks all the right boxes. Well done you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt!! You made the right choice to have it professionally quilted - really enhanced the beauty of the quilt! We all want/need pretty much the same thing - in speaking out for yourself, you spoke quite well for the rest of us!!!
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