Sunday 6 September 2009

August Project 1: Mom's Memory Quilt Completed




I think mom loved her memory quilt. When she opened it up she thought it was another patchwork which I have made. I made one for my parents 25th wedding anniversary way back then. It was a queen size 'Trip around the world' patchwork duvet cover. It is kept like a family heirloom that is never used. I should photograph that one of these days.

I made this one with old photos of mom. Photos range from the 1960s to 2009. As I started this quilt late, I did not have enough time to do the quilting myself and I was having problems with my sewing machine. I had a lesson each week for 3 weeks and had to leave the quilting to the experts, Brigitte and Selina.

6 comments:

  1. Beautiful! She had to love it!

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  2. What an amazing piece. That one will join the family heirloom collection for sure. I bet your mom can't stop looking at it.

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  3. WOW! What a special quilt! Your kitty makes a lovely spokesmodel for the quilt, LOL! That is such a precious gift for a Mom!

    ~TattingChic ♥

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  4. Just love the crazy patchwork quilt. They are my favorite. Lots of memories.

    Robert, in northern Iowa.

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  5. Wendy, your quilt is just beautiful. I know your mom loved it, who wouldn't?
    Hugs,Pat

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  6. Thank you all. I wish I had done the quilting and binding myself. I did help Selina with the basting. Can't wait to start on my next quilt. In the meantime, I am busy baking and decorating.

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