Saturday, April 28, 2012

The Wedding Quilt

Yesterday was one of the sweetest of all days. 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. Then, thankfully, in November of 2010, she was blessed to receive a 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, as I mentioned, this week 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)

8 comments:

Kristen King said...

A beautiful quilt with a beautiful story...here's to a happy and healthy life together for the couple.

Katie B said...

Such a beautiful quilt! I'm glad you were able to celebrate with them.

Leanne said...

That is a lovely quilt and a great story!

The Thompsons said...

It's beautiful! What a wonderful gift for a wonderful person.

A.J. Dub. (Amy) said...

Thanks for sharing this story! The quilt is beautiful!

tiffany said...

this is such a pretty quilt i like it and im so very happy for mary she is amazing

Lindsay Conner said...

What a great story! There is so much to be thankful for :)

Larry and Cindy said...

Awesome quilt Linz I am sure they loved it!!!! So happy for Mary and her marriage! Miss Ya...Love Mom