Friday, May 13, 2011

Candy striped

Dipped in Chocolate by Crazy Old Ladies with Winter from Moda 2009 and some Fruitcake stripping for the back. I'd rather call it candy striped.
I made this quilt top in an effort to get through the end of a challenging fifth pregnancy. I hated working with the colors from Winter. I did not love it. I pieced the center and put it away. My baby was born and a few months later, I pulled it out to finish it for Christmas. I gave it to my brother and his new wife who live so far away. He lightly gushed to my mom about it months later, and I recently saw a photo from their home and there folded on a rocker was my quilt. I love how it turned out. It is filled with flaws, but I nearly cry every time I see it. It's stitches are filled with difficulty and love. Pregnancy, a baby, and a brother. Life is difficult. I hated the fabric, but love the result. It is an allegory of sorts, I suppose.

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16 comments:

  1. AliciaMay 13, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    What a great story! Its a beautiful quilt!

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  2. marlene@ByTheSeamMay 13, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Good for you for finishing this quilt. It is beautiful! I think the color combinations in the quilt are wonderful. i like your striped binding. I had to learn quilting all on my own so I know about that struggling part.

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  3. AmyMay 13, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    beautiful quilt! every quilt has a story.

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  4. RachaeldaisyMay 14, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Thanks for sharing this with us. It's a beautiful quilt, I'm glad you liked it in the end. I really like the half circle borders.

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  5. SandraMay 14, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Lovely quilt, glad it helped you get through a hard time and that your brother appreciates it.
    Come see my entries, #212 repro cheddar stars and 216 antique 1850 applique flower garden

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  6. DebbieMay 15, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    You stitched "heart" into this quilt without realizing it. That is why it is so special.

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  7. LonciMay 15, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I love the colours, beatiful:)

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  8. Laurel H.May 16, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Very intriguing story; lovely quilt.

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  9. stitchinpennyMay 16, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Love the story. Great quilt.

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  10. EileenMay 16, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Great quilt and wonderful story to go with it! Think it turned out beautifully and like your name for it. Thanks for sharing and have a great day

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  11. EditfoltMay 16, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Thank you for your words of praise. It means a lot to me in international posts. I started sewing in January 2011th.
    Your work is beautiful.

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  12. SaraMay 17, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I like the curved half circles around the outside:)

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  13. Sarcastic QuilterMay 18, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    Its a great quilt and I'm glad it became worth it's troubles.

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  14. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I think it turned out beautifully!

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  15. quiltmom annaMay 20, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    What a story with your quilt- How nice that is so loved by your dear brother. I think that the colors are lovely and it sounds that they do as well. Thanks for sharing.
    Enjoy the festival.
    Regards,
    Anna

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  16. SherryMay 23, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I've made a couple of quilts with the same Winter fabric. Your quilt turned out awesome. Love your story!

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