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!!
It is so nice to see this quilt in the festival and the story is lovely!
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome!!! So loved this quilt!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, and glad that there is a happy ending to the story!
ReplyDeleteLoved 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!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt and lovely story.
ReplyDeleteVery nice quilt..and I love your shoes!!
ReplyDeleteStill love it, as I know your friends will for years to come!
ReplyDeletegreat quilt~
ReplyDeleteMargaret
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.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a happy and cozy quilt-- a perfect wedding gift, to be sure! Thanks so much for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt.
ReplyDeletebeautiful quilt and story
ReplyDeleteAnn
Lovely quilt and touching story! I'll have to watch for your tutorial on Y seams as they have eluded me so far.
ReplyDeleteOh 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.
ReplyDeletegreat 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
ReplyDeleteSo lovely and the story is just so sweet! Love the stars and the color combination!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, has such a vintage feel. And such a great story.
ReplyDeleteSandra 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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