I finally got my mother’s quilt all finished up!
To tell the story of this quilt again, it’s 100% fabric that my mother gave me. She had slowly collected fabrics with cloud and water imagery and she wanted them all in one quilt. Along with the cloud and water fabric, she also had all of these solids and I knew I was going to lean heavily on them to make this a quilt that is my voice. I actually really love a challenge like this… I like being given certain confines that I have to design within – it forces some of the decisions. It’s a bit small for my bed here but it’s just the right size for my mother’s bed!
I wouldn’t have picked these fabrics myself, but I’m really happy with the end result. I really like the way the fabrics in the pieced strip go from dark, to light, to dark again and I think the fabrics are all featured well.
And I used more clouds for the binding…
Hope you all have a great weekend! I’m headed home to New Hampshire next week for a family visit. I can’t wait!! Summer in New England…there’s nothing better. Except the mosquitoes!
Fantastic! I love all those fabrics – would make a great beachhouse blanket, too!
I love the quilting too, it really adds to the overall Snead of water and sky. Thanks for sharing, I’m sure your Mom loves it.
Oh! Yes, Maman loves it!!! Thank-you wonderful daughter!
Maman
It’s beautiful. And the quilting pattern works wonderfully with the theme and design.
I don’t know what impresses me more … this fantastic quilt or the fact that your mother left a comment on your blog! I haven’t been able to get mine to bookmark my blog although she can check the lottery numbers daily.
This quilt looks so clean and crisp and the quilting is perfect. Love it!
This is such a wonderfully designed quilt. This is my first time here and I can’t wait to see the rest of what you’ve shared.
absolutely love it! the quilting is perfect; I love the fabrics.
Love everything about this post!! the family connection, the pix, the design…love,love,love
It’s a wonderful quilt, Alissa! Have a blast in New England.
It’s awesome – so simple, clean, and modern – the quilting really sets it off. I’m going to pinterest it next!!
Wow, this quilt took my breath away. Great choice on the quilting. Fantastic effect!
It’s absolutely gorgeous… Love the order you chose for the blue fabrics.
I just LOVE this quilt! What a great use of the fabrics that your mother picked out for you! You are both so very creative.
I LOVE this… and so cool that your Ma-ma collected the fabric for you.
totally adorable, looooooooooooooovvvvvvvvvvvvve the blue and brown combo, and super design!! Lucky mum!