I quilted it with open feathers in the outer border, SID around the applique petals and added tall loops in each piece. I SID around all the applique in each block, added curls in the sashing and feathers in the background of the blocks to match the outer border.
Marlene sent a lovely grey Fireside backing and it really added to the custom quilting giving it great texture.
I used 3 colours of Bottom Line 60 wt thread on the top and grey Bottom Line on the back. Batting is a white poly.
I'm sure this quilt will be treasured by Marlene and her family and fill them with wonderful memories of Anne and her mom. It was an honor to be have a small part in its completion.
Live the quilt and the story and the quilting. A treasure for sure!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and amazing quilting. I love it!
ReplyDeleteA treasure to keep forever, beautiful beyond words.
ReplyDeleteA treasure for sure. The creators did a wonderful job. It is so unfortunate they did not get to see their creation quilted but their memories will live on in each stitch for their family. How honoured you must be, Kathy to have been entrusted with the quilting. Great job
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! I love the quilting. The pattern is called Blessing by Robyn Fallon. It truly is a blessing
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen for solving the mystery! Very appropriate name!
DeleteWhat a treasure to find! Gorgeous quilt and quilting!
ReplyDeleteSuch an unusual pattern and the applique is beautiful; however, the quilting really makes this quilt one of a kind and so beautiful. Such a treasure!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Great workmanship too!
ReplyDeleteStunning quilting on such a lovely quilt. A treasure to be sure.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and quilting. I've not seen a quilt like this before. Super job.
ReplyDeleteOh myyyy .... could "The Blessing" be anymore appropriate for this quilt? A blessing that Marlene found it, and made sure that this special treasure was an UFO, no longer. A blessing that you are so talented to make this quilt shine even brighter than it ever could. Yes, a blessing, all round!
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome from the pattern, the lovely applique, the colors and last but certainly not least is the perfect quilting that enhances the whole quilt. You did a wonderful job quilting this and showcasing the rest of the quilt. The name is certainly fitting. Great job, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. Where can I buy the pattern? Doesn't seem to be on the internet. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteContact the pattern designer Robyn Falloon of Bon Bon Designs. She is from Australia and has a website.
DeleteWow - what a treasure to find. And you did such a beautiful job on it, Kathy.
ReplyDeleteWow, Kathy - this quilt is just gorgeous! Both the piecing and your quilting. It is a real keepsake.
ReplyDeleteMy mother quilts. I show her this quilt and she love it! could she have the pattern
ReplyDeleteCANNOT WAIT TO TELL MY QUILT GROUP ABOUT THIS SITE. WE LOVED THE BLESSING QUILT TOP PICTURE MY DAUGHTER SENT US HERE IN GA. SHE IS IN NOVA SCOTIA! THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteHOW CAN WE GET PATTERN?
ReplyDeleteAll the info you need to do an online search is in the first paragraph.
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