Tuesday 30 April 2013

Spring in my step - The quilt

Having handed my mother’s birthday quilt over to her on Sunday, I can finally show pictures of the quilt and not only bits and pieces. Here it is.

My mother had wished for a quilt to hang over their bed, so it measures approx 70*150cm (28”*60”).

40 different fabrics – 30 solids and 10 patterned, and miles of variegated orange threads.

I was a really windy day, so I was running back and forth trying to secure all the corners to the fence and keeping the edges straight.

The quilt would only hang flat when the wind was pinning it against the fence, but it’s was quite cool watching it twist and turn.

Now the next question is if my parents will be happy with it, but if not, I won’t mind getting it back..

13 comments:

  1. Utrolig fin quilt, Nina Lise!

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  2. It is just beautiful! She will love it....love the 'quilt in motion' pictures....it adds another dimension. Well done! It will add so much to their room.

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  3. Extraordinary work. I bet they are very happy with it!!!!!

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  4. LOVE it!! That will be great above a bed. :)

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  5. Love it! Crisp, fresh, original, just like all your work.

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  6. Very bold. Beautiful. I especially like your choice of quilting thread color.

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  7. Bright & beautiful! I love it.

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  8. Oh it came out so great!!!!!!! I love this X pattern, so vibrant and graphic. xox

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  9. Beautiful! Love the colors you used--so striking and bold.

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  10. Love this. It's a great piece of art for any wall.

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  11. Spectacular.Sure she will be delighted!

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  12. Who wouldn't love this quilt! It is fabulous!!!

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