Jens quilt
Originally uploaded by gidgetpics
I think this is by far the most complicated quilt I have made to date. A basic Double Irish Chain done in traditional Irish green colors with a celtic knot print (to represent the bride's heritage).
The open areas are embroidered with a celtic knot design from Embroidery Library and the Italy map in Italian flag colors from Embroidery.com. To balance out the Irish theme, a piano key border done in the flag colors of Italy encompasses the edge (to represent the groom's heritage).
The cornerstones are embroidered tone on tone with the letter "D" representing the last name of the newlyweds, and bound in the same red from the piano key border.
The reverse is a solid green and the entire quilt is stitched in the ditch.
Fabrics were purchased approximately March while St Patrick's fabric was still available. My best estimate is that it was begun sometime in May and finished at the beginning of October.
Shipped in advance to the home of the bride's parents, and presented to her on the eve of her wedding.
1 comment:
I am so in love with this quilt!! It came out so perfect! I still can't believe you made this for me! I'd have to say it's the nicest gift I have ever gotten. So much thought & time went into it. You are such a nice person! Thank you again & again!
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