This has been a labour of love. I will be making another one of these quilts for DH who has been really taken by the bold colours. These blocks are a dream to make - no real measuring until you square them up to 7.5" (as I did) and is a great scrap-buster. What's been extra special for me is all the memories the little scraps brought back as I remembered the friends and family for whose gifts the material had been used for.
I had some special help when Fran @ PatchyRose and 'my adopted niece' came to stay a few weeks back:
I only had to buy fabric for the sashing and backing - and I chose this gorgeous butterfly fabric ... I thought the symbolism of butterflies very apt for the charity I have made the quilt for - Siblings Together - "Interpreting animal symbolism is a powerful way to connect with nature, and learn lessons from her creatures - lessons that we can apply to our own lives. Observing the butterfly and learning her symbolic meanings offers us an opportunity to apply her movements to our own lives. For example, we can relate the butterfly's stages of life to our own life-phases...growing pains, times of ravenous hunger, times of vulnerability, moments of miraculous expansion."
Siblings Together is a UK charity - they aim to help young people in care initiate and continue to have contact with their siblings, helping them to develop strong family bonds and above all achieve an independent and positive place in society supported by their sibling relationships.
See this post for this year's quilt drive and the reasons why we've all been happily making blocks and quilts.
And some photos just taken in our garden - it's going to rain later so I'm thankful for the little bit of sunshine we've had:
Linking up with Amanda Jean @ Crazy Mom Quilts and Sarah @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict. Don't forget to enter my birthday giveaway! Happy weekend x
Wow, this is lovely. It makes me want to dig into my scraps and make one! I have several projects started, I suppose I should work on those first. Thanks so much for the gifts you sent - I'll be writing more soon, just one day at a time here.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is lovely. It makes me want to dig into my scraps and make one! I have several projects started, I suppose I should work on those first. Thanks so much for the gifts you sent - I'll be writing more soon, just one day at a time here.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I like the colours.
ReplyDeleteOh look, two of my favourite people in the photos ;-) Lovely shots using your garden, and a great quilt!
ReplyDeleteOh my what a beautiful quilt!! I love the sashing as it just sets of the blocks so nicely. Your garden looks so nice and green - I'm jealous. Great stash buster too!!
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful quilt. Someone is going to love it.
ReplyDeleteA very lovely quilt that you have been doing!
ReplyDeleteYou are so kind leaving it for someone who needs it better!
Such a cheerful quilt. It looks so pretty in your yard. :) Butterflies were a great idea.
ReplyDeleteAnd I missed this quilt in all it's colorful goodness. This is right up my alley. So scrappy and colorful it's a winner and will be truly loved. More giving from my most giving friend. Love your passion to spread love and love that little butterfly symbolism. (that's a lot of love) Great job, my friend.
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