I only have one photo of this quilt that I made probably 10 years ago. I went back through my blog, all 8 years of it, to see if I had posted about this quilt. Nope. So I am just going by memory.
I made it for my Aunt/Godmother. It lives with her in Prospect and is used on her bed. That makes me happy. At the time her favourite colours were burgundy and navy.
My inspiration was a large floral print with a navy background. I made ohio star blocks using the large floral print as the star points and centres and mixed up the fabrics surrounding the centres with different blues and burgundy fabrics. I do remember that the small cornerstones were left over units from the Storm at Sea portion of the quilt I made for RetiredHub. I am sure there is muslin on the back. It is handquilted by Me.
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Hope you had time to do something quilty today!
Well if you're going to have only one photo, this is the one to have. It's so vibrant! I really like how you used the floral for the sashings and how it carries through to the binding, too. I bet it's still a treasure to your aunt!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful. Glad it is well loved.
ReplyDeletesuch a nice looking quilt - I love those colors and the pattern
ReplyDeleteI would love that on my bed, too. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's just gorgeous, as are all your quilts! I'm sure she climbs into bed with a warm feeling in her heart every night! In Prospect, she probably needs the quilt on her bed while she sleeps year round!:) See you tomorrow! XO
ReplyDeleteEven though I don't seem to find the time to do it myself, I love hand quilting. I'm always really exited when I see it. This is a lovely quilt. You put a lot of work into that outer border.
ReplyDeleteThe must be a happy thing to see first thing in the morning! I've always liked large floral prints but was afraid to cut them up)) you make me think again))
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful Linda and a wonderful gift for your Aunt , I am sure she treasures it
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty!! It's a very happy quilt and I'm sure your Aunt loves it.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me want to cuddle up and read a book.
ReplyDeleteIt always warms my heart to see a well loved quilt. 😊 When did you start machine quilting? All your throwbacks seem to have lovely hand quilting, but your newer posts always have gorgeous machine quilting. 😊
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful quilt Linda - stunning! And lovely that it is used. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! What a gift to receive. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and so nice to see it used.
ReplyDeleteBee- utiful!!!! Love the header quilt too.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHandquilted? So impressive! I like how you spiced it up by using different solids in the Ohio Stars. Thanks for linking up with Throwback Thursday @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge!
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