Last month, my sweet sister in law was married to her sweetheart in the St. George LDS temple. As a quick back story, a year and a half ago we didn't know if this amazing woman was going to live. She had been living with a failing liver for many years and got sicker and sicker as she waited for her turn to get a liver transplant.
Then, thankfully, in November of 2010, she was blessed to receive the much (much) needed liver transplant. As she began to heal and live again, she met a wonderful, sweet man and yesterday filled her dream of marriage. So many miracles. We feel so blessed.
So, I made this quilt as a gift for them:
I really do love how these 6 point stars turned out. Y seams aren't too bad once you get used to them. I will be posting a tutorial for this very soon!
I backed it in flannel. Because I love soft, snugly backs! :)
I quilted with a meandering stipple. Mostly because it's fast. haha! But I love the way to turned out!
I am so pleased with this quilt!!
Stats: M's Wedding Quilt
Size: 55 x 64
Fabric: Melrose by Anna Fishkin and Monika Zhn for Red Rooster Fabric (btw - the line is totally gorgeous! I picked it for the purples and loved it!)
Quilting: FMQ meandering stipple
Backing: some beautiful deep purple flannel. I don't know the line... sorry!
Blocks: 6 point diamond stars (cut via Accuquilt Go! Baby)
Thanks for visiting!! Happy Quilt Festival!!
18 comments:
It is so nice to see this quilt in the festival and the story is lovely!
Totally awesome!!! So loved this quilt!
Beautiful quilt, and glad that there is a happy ending to the story!
Loved this quilt and the story that goes with it. Beautiful. And you are right, 'y seams' aren't that bad. I think techniques start to take on a life of their own on the internet!
Lovely quilt and lovely story.
Very nice quilt..and I love your shoes!!
Still love it, as I know your friends will for years to come!
great quilt~
Margaret
http://quiltsoflove.blogspot.com/
Such a lovely quilt and I'm so happy to hear your SIL is doing better. So pretty all the way around.
This looks like such a happy and cozy quilt-- a perfect wedding gift, to be sure! Thanks so much for sharing. :)
Beautiful quilt.
beautiful quilt and story
Ann
Lovely quilt and touching story! I'll have to watch for your tutorial on Y seams as they have eluded me so far.
Oh my...what an amazing story. How wonderful your sister is better and happy! The quilt is beautiful! Never have tried Y seams before but I am inspired by you to give it a try.
great quilt with a lovely outcome story! i have learned to almost like y seams while making all the squares for sylvia's bridal sampler quilt. at least i'm comfortable with them. your stars are beautiful. so glad for the happy ending--or beginning actually. got locked out of our car in front of st. george's temple years ago--nice policeman came and rescued us so we could get on our way. thanks for sharing and have a great day
So lovely and the story is just so sweet! Love the stars and the color combination!
Great job, has such a vintage feel. And such a great story.
Sandra from Moab, Utah
Come see my entries 64 (repro. applique) and 85 (antique appliques).
So happy you were able to make this beautiful quilt for a very special sister. It turned out beautifully. I am so glad she lived long enough to receive her transplant. My son was an organ donor so I love hearing stories like these.
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