Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Hearts and Flowers is a Finish

This is a finish that makes my heart sing, and it is already on its way or perhaps even delivered to the elderly nursing home resident for whom it was requested.

"Hearts and Flowers"
42 x 46 inches

This little wheelchair quilt project, completed in just over a week, was tremendous fun from beginning to end!  And so out of my usual mode of following a pattern of many pieced blocks, using primarily earthy autumn shades, etc.  Simple piecing to be sure, but there's just something about the final combination of semi-vintage fabrics and joyful colors that really uplifted my spirit this month.  What follows are a sampling of close-up photos of the fabrics and the simple quilting, mostly so I can remember this little quilt in the future.



Several of Lori Kennedy's motifs were used in the quilting, as well as free-form FMQ flowers and leaves, and ditch quilting with the walking foot.




The back, the brown fabric is probably polyester, but oh-so soft to the touch

I'm hoping to gather up some similar fabrics and make a throw quilt for myself soon.  I need some bright and cheerful colors around me during this bleak mid-winter.  The Polar Vortex is upon us today, the schools are all closed, probably for the rest of the week, but the dog still insists on going out to play... we're letting him out for five minutes at a time, he loves the snow.

Taken during a rare afternoon sunbreak

Linking up with Wendy's Peacock Party here.

Happy Quilting and keep warm!

12 comments:

Barbara said...

That turned out very cute, sure to be loved by its recipient. The quilting looks great. I like Lori Kennedy’s tutorials. They make it easy. Seems like you’re finishing a lot of quilts lately. Stay warm.

Wendy Caton Reed said...

Gorgeous! I'm thinking there is one happy nursing home resident today!! What a wonderful gift.

Debbie said...

How pretty. Love the overall blended and soft effect you created! It will bring joy and warm summer spring memories to one who get this one. Like being in a garden. Sounds like a perfect idea to create one for you. Bundle up!

audrey said...

Oh this is super sweet! Love it when something comes along that hits all the high notes for us!

Kyle said...

What a wonderful gift I like your flying geese quilting design. Stay safe. Hope you don't have to go anywhere

---"Love" said...

What a beautiful blend of pretty fabrics! I absolutely love the roses in the border fabric! What a joy it will be for the recipient! ---"Love"

Cathy said...

Love the fabrics you used. And I'm impressed by your quilting. Wonderful quilt for someone in a wheelchair. Congrats on the finish!

Needled Mom said...

That is so pretty. It will be loved. Your fabrics are lovely in it.

Barb said...

such a sweet mini!

JanineMarie said...

What a sweet quilt. I’m sure it will be so appreciated. Good to take lots of photos of quilts you donate. I really like all the different quilted details.

Wendy @ Wendysquiltsandmore said...

That's lovely and I'm sure the recipient will treasure it. Thank you for linking up to the Peacock Party.

moosecraft said...

Oh this quilt is lovely! Such happy colors are sure to be appreciated by the recipient!