If you are one of my long-time readers my recall my posts from 2011 about the quilt blocks I and my stitching friends were working on. Follow this link and it'll take you to my posts about the quilt blocks as they were being stitched.
All of the completed stitched quilt blocks
the last blocks were done in November of 2011
On my bed (Queen size)... and its going to be used!
Marie Paule lent me the quilt pattern and the colour conversions to match the fabric colours. In January of 2011 I actually started the stitching portion of this project. I stitched 13 of the quilt blocks, however there there over 49 blocks that make up the quilt block centers. I asked my very special stitching friends to help me out. Each person stitched anywhere from 1-4 blocks for me!
It didn't take long for Zeus to show up to help model my new quilt!
I am ready for my closeup...
Friends who helped me out with the stitching were: Adriana (my favourite 96 year-old stitcher!), Angie, Ann (owner of Knowledge and Needles), Anne & Naan (mother and daughter), Beatrice (Adriana's daughter), Bonnie, Christin, Clare, Dee, Judie, Kathy, Rebbecca, and Sheila. With the help of these people, this ordinary project became extraordinary and very special.
The quilt needed one more block so I did an initial block, its the center of the quilt!
Finally, a couple of years later its finally on my bed and its fantastic!!! (of course Zeus had to help with the modelling)
54 comments:
It is so beautiful Dani. And it fits your bed perfectly. I am happy that you asked me to contribute. Hugs
It's a gorgeous quilt but so very special because of the love that was put into it. Congratulations on getting it on your bed!
Such a great project! Congrats :D
Wow! (I think that sums it up :-)
Congrats, it's a lovely quilt!!
I love this idea and your quilt looks amazing! Congrats on such a fun and memorable project finish :)
Dani it turned out absolutely amazing!! I was so happy to help you with it :)
This is amazing - what can I say... WOW.
STUNNING... both the quilt and the model!
The quilt is gorgeous!!! WOW! I love it! It looks fantastic on your bed. And your kitty looks so comfy on it, too. ;)
That is fabulous. I am so glad to have been a part of the process. Of course, every photo is better with cat. :-). Congratulations.
Oh wow Dani, it's gorgeous!!!
So happy to help you with the stitching, it is a beautiful quilt!
super sweet xxx
Your quilt is beautiful Dani. You must be so thrilled and I am sure it will always be special because of the friends that helped you. Zeus is gorgeous too.
Dani, that is drop dead gorgeous! And extra special for all the love that went into it as well. And Zeus adds the purrfect touch.
WOW!!!
What a big and beautifull project!!
Love it..
Enjoy iy ;)))
Dani , it is totally gorgeous , something to treasure .XXX
Oh wow! That is just wonderful.
Beautiful quilt and it looks quite comfy:)
What a truly special quilt in every way.
Absolutely beautiful!
Your quilt is gorgeous, Dani! I love the colors.
What a great achievement Dani, the quilt looks wonderful, awesome!
What a wonderful project! Your quilt is so pretty and extra special with all your friends' stitched designs. What a treasure....
AMAZING!! I am liking whatever i am seeing:)
Wow Dani,that is just amazing
Oh my goodness. That is really beautiful. What a project and how wonderful that you are going to use that quilt. :)
What a spectacular quilt - I love how the stitching integrates perfectly with the fabrics. And Zeus is a very adorable girl :-)
Positively beautiful!
It's stunning, congratulations
Dani it's stunning.
It's gorgeous Dani! Definitely something to treasure! :)
What a gorgeous, gorgeous quilt. Definitely a labor of love. And it looks fabulous with the kitty on it, too. I'm sure he had to approve of it being there. Hehe
A lovely project, well done :)
Absolutely stunning!!!!! What an amazing project, it truly truly is.
Dani.... what a masterpiece!!!! It's stunningly beautiful! :D
That is amazing, Dani!!
WOW! I am blown away - that is an amazing quilt, and an amazing project, and an amazing memento of fabulous friendship. I just LOVE it. (and now I am jealous!)
Wow, that is AWESOME!!!! What a fantastic keepsake!!
Wow wow wow. That is amazing
Wow! what a beauty and your stitching friends did an awesome job.
Psst..including the model !
Wow what an amazing project, it's beautiful! It was lovely of your friends to help out with the stitching - the quilt will have many special memories for you.
I love your cat too!
Oh, Dani, what a lovely, lovely testament to friendship and creativity!! I love the fact that your friends all pitched in and helped your quilt come to fruition... and Zeus looks quite pleased with the result, too!!
Congratulations on such a special finish :)
It's beautiful. I'm not surprised you're pleased
huge work! and so beautiful!
Oh, it's wonderful Dani! You must be so thrilled with the results. It's a treasure to be enjoyed for years to come.
Looks Great Dani..I am proud to have been asked to contribute!
That is GORGEOUS!!!
ohhhh myyyyy ... that is simply gorgeous and a credit to you all ... the colours are wonderful and really show Zeus at his best hehehe ...
so glad you are going to use it too ... :) love mouse
ps don't know how I missed this post before ..lol
ohhhh myyyyy ... that is simply gorgeous and a credit to you all ... the colours are wonderful and really show Zeus at his best hehehe ...
so glad you are going to use it too ... :) love mouse
ps don't know how I missed this post before ..lol
Ooooooh myyy, that's gorgeous, wonderful, splendid.
Great work, I love it!
Greetings from Germany
Gorgeous, what a treasure!
You know that Zeus would say that you made it for his bed so who else is going to model it. He dose look handsome and the quilt is fantastic. lol Lynda
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