Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Spring! (the quilt, not the season)


I just had to take a snow picture!  This was the Friday after all the snow fell the previous Wednesday.  

 This was a gift for a very special Aunt.  I mailed it to her and obsessively tracked the package until it arrived on her doorstep.  She loves it and is making my uncle paint the walls of one of the rooms to map one of the colors in the quilt.  (My uncle is not so happy.)   My Aunt gives a lot to others.  She knits and sew garments but has never quilted.  Turns out no one has ever given her a gift like this before so she was thrilled.  Giving a quilt to someone who really appreciates it is the best.

A close up prior to binding - I just love the overall fan quilting.   Cathy Kirk is my LAQ - she did a wonderful job.   This fabric is Moda Flats.  I used one of the prints from the line as the backing fabric.

The binding for this quilt and one other was my February goal (post here) for Another Lovely Year of Finishes.   (No photos of the other yet - it is a gift for someone who reads my blog.)


I'll be linking up here!

Happy Stitching!
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15 comments:

  1. OddbjørgFebruary 26, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    Wow, what a great quilt and gift!

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  2. MelissaFebruary 26, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Beautiful finish! Congratulations! It is always a great feeling to gift a quilt to someone who will truly appreciate it!

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  3. LisaFebruary 26, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    What a great idea and lovely quilt!

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  4. Impera MagnaFebruary 26, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    I had to laugh at your comment about obsessively tracking the package to its destination... I do the same thing! Such fun...

    I know you aunt loved this quilt... who wouldn't?

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  5. Sandy DFebruary 26, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    I love your quilt Is the Name Spring. Your Aunt must be Very pleased. I like giving quilts to people you don't expect you would give them one. It is a great feeling.

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  6. JulieFebruary 26, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    Oh I just love this! That fabric is so wonderful for this pattern. I love the border too.

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  7. Four dogs and one quilterFebruary 26, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    Beautiful quilt. Classic and fresh at the same time.

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  8. Quilt n QueenFebruary 27, 2014 at 12:00 AM

    A beautiful finish Patty. Luv the Flats fabric line. Congratulations...job well done!! Happy stitching, Pauline

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  9. Christine MFebruary 27, 2014 at 12:24 AM

    I love your quilt, Patty. It's gorgeous.

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  10. krislovesfabricFebruary 27, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    Wonderful quilt...hope it brings it's namesake along soon too!!

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  11. Sandy PanagosFebruary 27, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    That is a great quilt. I love star quilts on white backgrounds. Your aunt sounds like a special lady. I'm sure she'll love it.

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  12. dqFebruary 28, 2014 at 2:30 AM

    It is just beautiful! I love the colors, workmanship, and quilting.

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  13. Sinta ReneeFebruary 28, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    I love this quilt and the photo is like a piece of art! I would almost frame it!!! I love the inner border too:)

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2014 at 10:26 PM

    Beautiful!

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  15. JudyCinNCMarch 2, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    Perfect colors for this beautiful quilt and fantastic quilting from a very talented quilter, Cathy Kirk. Thanks for sharing this. Judy C in NC

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