It's official! The 50th Anniversary quilt has been gifted and I can finally give a full reveal.
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.
We then traveled to a few places that have been significant landmarks of their lives.
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| 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. |
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| 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.
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We'll be headed home soon... so time to start the Sew & Tell party!
Keep Piecing,
Melva
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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!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, and great sceneries!
ReplyDeletesuch a lovely gift with special memories
ReplyDeleteBeautiful secret sewing, I am sure they will treasure it.
ReplyDeleteOh, how wonderful -- the quilt, the anniversary, and that road sign!
ReplyDeleteIt’s a beautiful quilt! Well done.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt gift! That street sign--too cool!!!
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteNicely done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful 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!
ReplyDeleteA 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.
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Beautiful pattern, fabrics, and quilting! What a great story.
ReplyDeleteThat'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!
ReplyDeleteAwesome gift with special messages and a fun photo shoot. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh, 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.
ReplyDeleteOh 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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