In the meantime, I've been making a few things for people who deserve them. First up: this absolutely autumn-themed quilt.
I first spotted this pattern in Quilty Magazine and loved it. As far as I'm concerned, you can't really go wrong with half-square triangles, squares, and plenty of Kona White.
This is probably the scrappiest quilt back that I've ever put together, and I love it! While I don't quite recall how the quilt top came together, I distinctly remember (happy?) playroom mayhem as I quickly finished piecing the back after starting it during naptime and not finishing before my little ones awoke!
I realize that these Denyse Schmidt fabrics might be a few years old, but I've only been quilting for a year and a half, so everything is new to me!
I made this quilt for my friend, Tracy, because if anyone deserves a quilt, this lady does. I started putting it together the day after her birthday.
I'm a star procrastinator and lousy friend like that.
Around the same time, we commemorated Charlotte being on chemo for a full year now. This got me thinking about how this means that Tracy has selflessly invited my oldest two kids into her homeschool nearly every Wednesday for a year (so that I can focus on Charlotte when I take her to her chemotherapy treatments), and what have I done to thank her? Answer: nothing... till now. A few weeks later, I was still working on this quilt when Tracy told me that she was celebrating her anniversary of ten years after her ovarian cancer diagnosis.
So this quilt has a threefold purpose: Happy Birthday! and Thank You! and Congratulations!
I've been trying to be better to remember to take Charlotte's picture with the quilts before I gift them. Usually, when she sees a quilt, she utters a super-enthusiastic, "WOW! Pretty!"
But I guess she wasn't too impressed with this one...
(Linking up with QuiltStory, My Quilt Infatuation, Confessions of a Fabric Addict, and Crazy Mom Quilts.)
Lauren! That is so pretty, I love the colors and what a fun pattern. And I was just saying today that I love scrappy backs, so yay! What a great friend you have and I'm sure she's lucky to have you as well.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt. I find that quilts, especially big ones like this, often serve as multiple reasoned gifts. What a great way to thank/congratulate a friend.
ReplyDeleteI love it sooooooo much! You really didn't have to, you thank me all the time. I am so thankful. We love the quilt and we adore having your children every week. They are such sweeties.
ReplyDeleteYou know I love a good picture of Charlotte's reactions! Love her! Love you too, thank you!!
Beautiful quilt! The back is just as fun as the front!
ReplyDeleteI think it's lovely! Your pics are great!
ReplyDeleteI loved this pattern when I saw it in Quilty too! I love your take on it, the back is awesome too!
ReplyDeleteThat face stopped me from scrolling ---what a character! I hope Charlotte's year of chemo has ended well and she doesn't have to go back for more. I adore all the fabrics you chose for this quilt and Tracy will simply fall in love with it!
ReplyDeleteHaha! I love Charlotte's expression! And her piggy-tails! The quilt is beautiful and Tracy is so well-deserving of it!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt and what a great pattern! And Charlotte's expression is adorable!
ReplyDeleteKim @ TiesThatBindQuilting
very nice quilt, and your mix of scraps, all go so well together!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful quilt! Charlotte looks SO grown up! Her face is slimming & those pig tails! She is too adorable!!! :)
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful quilt - love the back too! I am sure Tracey will just adore it!
ReplyDeleteLove it! love the colors, the negative space . . .
ReplyDeleteThree things: Denyse Schmidt never gets old. Your quilt is beautiful! Your daughter is even lovelier! I came over from Kelly's Needle and Thread Thursday :).
ReplyDeleteI wholeheartedly agree with Katyquilts' three things in the comment above! I came over from Needle & Thread Thursday too. 8-)
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt! You're definitely right- can't go wrong with the basics!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!
:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
Such a lovely quilt and the story behind it! Love Charlotte's expression!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love Charlotte's face! I'm sure she loves it, but the sun got in her eye...right?
ReplyDeleteThat is going to make me smile all day :) :) :)
gorgeous quilt. I have been thinking about making one of these. Sweet picture of your girl, too.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt and the back is awesome too!
ReplyDeleteOh What a sweet gift you have made for your friend. Thank yo so much for sharing of your friendship with this gal. You definitely deserve a whoop, whoop!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty quilt! I have a similar top hanging in my closet waiting for the right recipient - it was a fun pattern to make and came together easily, but has a great impact. Thanks for sharing! Visiting from Confession of a Fabric Addict.
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