It is backed in flannel to make it snuggly.
After making quilts for several members of my family, I decided I wanted to make one for my mom. However, as she passed away many years ago, I decided to donate to a fundraiser at the local Hospice. My mom was very involved there, so it seemed appropriate. I dropped it off today and the ladies did a wonderful job of oohing and aahing over it.
We finally had some sun, so I got a few more pictures.
The hearts are a design of my own. The colors have some meaning too...the white ones are for a loved person. (In my case my mom, but you can pick your favorite person.) The colored hearts stand for all the other people in their lives.
This is probably my favorite part. I like how the blue binding ended up next to the blue heart.
I quilted it with a heart pantograph. It was a good thing that the quilt wasn't any longer because I was running out of room under the sewing machine.
And I really like the binding too. I think it nicely sets off the hearts and adds some color.
Linking up with Fabric Tuesday, Freemotion by the River, Sew Cute Tuesday, LAFF, Whoop-whoop Friday, and Finish it Up Friday.
So beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is gorgeous. I'm amazed that you are giving it away! I'm sure someone is going to love it.
ReplyDeleteYour story touched my heart, beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt - stunning really. A fave of mine for sure! I love the meaning behind it/the interlocking hearts and that you donated it in memory of your mom xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt and a beautiful and fitting tribute to your mom.
ReplyDeleteAnnette B.
Oh my god - amazing!!! One of my favorites ever!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! You did an excellent job!
ReplyDeleteyou are SOOO amazing! I love that you quilted the heart quilt with hearts (do you know what I mean since I don't know the lingo?). what a GREAT idea to make it in honor of your mom and the perfect time of year too. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat symbolism!
ReplyDeleteThe binding is perfect! And the heart quilt design did what you were wanting of a quilt design--echoed but didn't overpower. A good product with a good destination.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt, great quilting job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious quilt, I'm sure your mom would be very happy that it went to Hospice and you'll have these wonderful photos of it. Thanks for sharing.
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aw. how very special. it's an absolutely stunning quilt and the fact that it has such meaning behind it makes it even better. you've warmed my heart!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! Really sweet quilt and story with it. The hearts remind me of paperclip hearts hooked together!
ReplyDeleteVisiting through Fabric Tuesday for the first time. I love the design and meaning behind your quilt (white heart vs. colored heart). This quilt really says "love"! Will be following in the future to see what other heartfelt and uniquely designed quilts you make.
ReplyDeleteIt's turned out great! The pantograph works so well with the top, I don't understand hwo you ever worried about it. :)
ReplyDeleteI really like your interlocking heart design! Well done. I'm sure it will be well loved and thanks for sharing the meaning.
ReplyDeleteIt's so very lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh yay! It's done! It turned out so well!
ReplyDeleteVery cool design with the interlocking hearts! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI <3 it :)
ReplyDeleteVery creative thinking---beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteI really love the design, it's a beauty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute pattern... so bright and cheery. I'd love to have you stop by Design Wall Weekend blog party and share it at http://fiberartistjourney.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteThat is fabulous! Very graphic, very striking!
ReplyDeleteCompletely fabulous
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