If you'd like to read about every step of this quilt, these are the links to all the previous posts:
August 2017: Star Light, Star Bright
October 2017: Diamond Hexie Stars
November 2017: Diamond Hexie Stars 2
December 2017: The Real Work Begins
October 2017: Diamond Hexie Stars
November 2017: Diamond Hexie Stars 2
December 2017: The Real Work Begins
April 2018: Hexie Diamond Update
July 2018: My Therapy Quilt
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| MICHAEL'S GARDEN 58" x 78" |
My one request was to do a different design in the gray star that represents my brother Michael. Jill added lines in the gray and the black received triangles.
This is a bright and busy quilt! It's so hard to get good clear shots of the quilting when there is black (Kona Pepper) and a saturated busy print such as these Kaffe Fasset fabrics.
You'll have to trust me that it's amazing and I love it!
I'm so happy that I threw it in a pile on the floor! Actually, the happy part is true and the pile on the floor is a photo shot I just love to take of any quilt!
Looking back, I don't think there is anything I'd do differently. It started as just a project to keep my mind occupied and grew into something I never imagined I'd ever do! Who would have thought I'd ever hand stitch a quilt from beginning to end?! The extent of my English Paper piecing projects have been small pieces. A pillow, a wall hanging...but this one was so different. Let's just say I was compelled to keep going...or maybe it's a testament to my need for therapy!
The edges had me on edge so to speak! I wasn't sure what to do. I ended up trimming right to the diamond hexies on the sides.
The top and bottom starts and ends with a point (triangle) of the star to the edge.
I added a corner label using the letter setting on my machine. It isn't perfect like a super fancy embroidery machine would do, but I like it!
It's final resting place for the time being is tossed across my couch in a big heap! It will receive the ever important wash and dry for the crinkle effect and it will absolutely be used on a regular basis! It may have taken a year to complete and fully hand stitched, but that doesn't mean it can't or shouldn't be snuggled under and used!
I very much doubt I'll ever make another hand stitched quilt of this size again! Been there, done that rings in my ears!
LINKING:
OH SCRAP! ● MAIN CRUSH MONDAY ● MONDAY MAKING ● LINKY TUESDAY
LETS BEE SOCIAL ● MIDWEEK MAKERS ● NEEDLE & THREAD ● TGIFF
LETS BEE SOCIAL ● MIDWEEK MAKERS ● NEEDLE & THREAD ● TGIFF
It's a beautiful quilt, and handstitching seems like a fitting way to work through grief. I expect this quilt will bring you Joy and comfort each time you snuggle with it.
ReplyDeleteIt was a long process, but one that helped in so many ways. I have no doubt it will bring many years of comfort and memories!
DeleteOh Jayne, I am so happy that you have completed it. Your memories are all wrapped up in a lovely quilt now, which you will cherish forever. Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteIt’s hard to believe its finished! Every stitch made was a step forward in the healing and I couldn’t have done it otherwise! It will be one I cherish forever…no doubt about that!
DeleteThis quilt cured ME of all my ills :-) Love every single thing about it. Kudos on a spectacular finish. It was worth every minute you put into it.
ReplyDeleteThat would be the power of quilts! Thank you so much Preeti. This was a quilt I never thought I’d do. I never saw myself ever hand stitching an entire quilt. But, it was the right time and something that just had to be!
DeleteThat is a stunning quilt. Congratulations on a beautiful finished project.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous, Jayne. I have a feeling it will just keep on blessing you.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful, Jayne, and I can tell how much the quilt means to you. I know once it is all washed up and has its amazing crinkly goodness that you will spend many hours with it soaking in loving memories.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful and a very special quilt. I hope the warmth it provides brings you much comfort.
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This is just beautiful, Jayne, and absolutely should be snuggled under. I think your brother would be happy to know you are doing so. What a neat way to honor him.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt! Those are my colors and the quilting designs are just right. Congrats on a beautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, and I hope it gives comfort to you.
ReplyDeletethis is a remarkable quilt and accomplishment:)
ReplyDeleteWow!!! What a beauty! Bound, finished and all! I'm sure it will continue to be a comfort to you.
ReplyDeleteWow! This is stunning! The colors are amazing, the quilting superb, and then you learn its story, and everything is . . . so much more, you know? It looks terrific with the pillow friends, too.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a stunning finish! Sounds like it brought you much needed sanity over the last year.
ReplyDeleteShe did a great job with the quilting. Enjoy snuggling underneath it.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful Jayne. A treat for the eyes and a comfort for your heart. I am glad to hear you are going to use and enjoy it. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteWhat a luminous and pretty quilt! I love it!
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous and I love the beautiful glowing colours. Congratulations on making this thing of beauty all by hand, in memory of your brother Michael.
ReplyDeleteA lovely tribute to your brother and testament to the value of quilting therapy. And yes, it needs to be used because that’s therapy and joy, too. Thanks to your stellar photography, I can see the quilting clearly, even in the pepper. Wonderful!
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