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Sunday, August 18, 2024

Secret Sewing Reveal ~ Sew & Tell


It's official!  The 50th Anniversary quilt has been gifted and I can finally give a full reveal.

This quilt began with inspiration from Amanda's Westwood Acres Fabric and her Golden Afternoon quilt.  I would have loved to have purchased a kit or pattern from her, but neither were available.  

Since I needed to come up my own design, my intent was never to copy her pattern or quilt exactly so I didn't spend a great deal of time staring at her picture.  I knew there were stars and an Irish chains.  I also knew I needed the center of the stars to be 6" squares... large enough to hold congratulatory messages to the lovely couple.  

I also knew I needed 12 blocks.  Enough to include a message from each sibling of both families.  One block features the names of the couple and their wedding date.  One sibling of the groom has passed away, but was included with his name in a heart.  Each message is as unique as each sibling.

This is the finished quilt.  It is quite different from Amanda's but I am so pleased.  


Linda Nolan married Carlton Hopp on August 17, 1974.  When considering options for taking photos we had a winner when we discovered that there was an actual intersection of Hopp(s) Road and Nolan Road. 💛 It was a 20-minute drive from our hotel to the location, but worth every minute!

We then traveled to a few places that have been significant landmarks of their lives.


They lived in the upper floor of this Victorian home when they started their family
When they purchased their home, Dave and I started our married life together here.

Saint Margaret Mary Church where they have been involved
in the music ministry for all of their marriage




The quilt was well received and brought a few tears as they realized that there were personal messages included.


We'll be headed home soon... so time to start the Sew & Tell party!

Keep Piecing,

Melva

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16 comments:

  1. That is a gorgeous quilt, Melva! I love how the blocks create stars. It's so neat that you were able to get personal messages from everyone in the family, too. Looks like the recipients really love it!

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  2. such a lovely gift with special memories

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  3. Beautiful secret sewing, I am sure they will treasure it.

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  4. Oh, how wonderful -- the quilt, the anniversary, and that road sign!

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  5. It’s a beautiful quilt! Well done.

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  6. This is an amazing quilt to mark a special milestone. I love that you included messages from the siblings including the heart for the sibling who received their angel wings. Beautiful job, Melva.

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  7. Beautiful finish, Melva! Yellow is such a strong color that it can be overpowering, but you have just enough in your quilt to feel like warm sunshine on a summer day. Congratulations!

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  8. A wonderful quilt full of meaning for the anniversary couple. I bet they loved it! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
    https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/08/21/wednesday-wait-loss-394

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  9. Beautiful pattern, fabrics, and quilting! What a great story.

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  10. That's a great quilt Melva. Not easy to include a square in there large enough to hold a message. It looks great and was obviously appreciated! Thanks for the linking party and for linking up to Free Motion Mavericks!

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  11. Awesome gift with special messages and a fun photo shoot. Lovely!

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  12. Oh, what a wonderful gift for this couple! A blessing indeed! It's so cool you found that intersection for the photo as well. I know this will be a treasured gift! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings! Have a great week.

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  13. Oh wow, Melva, what an absolute treasure you created to celebrate their 50th anniversary! Thank you so much for linking up with Favorite Finish.

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