I thought I would get this out sooner, but, alas, one thing after another it seems - recovering from the flue, catching up with all those undone things that I put off until after Christmas, getting the decorations down and put away, and then, just to add to the fun, car issues! Life is always an adventure, and all the downs help us to be so much more appreciative of the ups!It is always such a joy to me to see what some of you put so much time, money, and effort into, and then give to a loved one. This type of gift says so much about the heart of the giver, and you all have such generous and giving hearts!
The last of my "must be done for Christmas" quilts was this Pam Bono design, called "Forget Me Not". If you like feathers, this one has just a few. I knew I would have to break down those large while areas somehow, and decided to curl the feathers around the bow and ribbon. I first drew semi-circles where I wanted the curls to be, then worked out how I wanted to connect them. I included some swirls to add a little interest and fill in some of the odd spaces.
I continued this theme in the large periwinkle and white center triangles, using a feather curved to the triangle, with some ribbons and swirls. For the dark green and navy triangles, a crosshatch pattern was used to create a trellis look.
The pansies, ribbons, and leaves were simply given their natural character. The narrow borders received a ribbon look, and the navy area around the pansies were also feathered.
A couple of other gifts from the heart included some edge to edge quilts. This first one is called "Evening Mist," and is quilted with an all over feather pattern.
This cute and colorful children's quilt has a teddy bear all over pattern.
And this wild, colorful block quilt has and all over star pattern. This one is a two-sided quilt, with bold colors on one side and more pastel blocks on the other.
That concludes the last of the December quilts. I am now working on a traditional wedding ring quilt, which I hope to show you soon! I wish each of you a blessed New Year. Until next time, happy quilting!
Cathy
Verse for the day: "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities." (Psalm 103:2-3)
