Monday, September 5, 2011

A labor of love

In honor of Labor Day, I'm thrilled to give you photos of a labor of love my mom and Mamma (grandmother) accomplished for me. My mom brought this on her recent visit, and I LOVE it!

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Isn't it a gorgeous quilt?! I asked for "jewel tones," and I love the colors they used!

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My Mamma did most of the piecing (sewing the pieces together), and my mom machine-quilted it. They are both experienced quilt-makers who do intricate, beautiful work.

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I love the black background, and I even love the back of the quilt--because that's where the hidden gem of this jewel-toned quilt is discovered!

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My mom used different colors of thread to quilt it--and I love the effect!

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It's a great size for curling up on the couch on a cool winter evening (or on a warm summer evening when the kids and I have gotten chilled drinking smoothies!)

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I'm so fortunate to be in a family with such talented and generous matriarchs!
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11 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 5, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    That is an amazing quilt! I am speechless, I can't even imagine coming up with something so intricate.

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  2. Call Me CateSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I may like the back even more than the front. Beautiful! The dark jewel tones are really lovely and the quilting is just insane. You are such a talented bunch!

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  3. SurvivorBlessingSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I've seen and admired it in person - it's absolutely beautiful!!!! She is an amazing quilter....

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  4. BobbiSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Awesome-ness!!! Did your mom machine or hand quilt? Did she machine quilt on a long arm machine?

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  5. AmandaSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    It's beautiful! When I graduated in May, my best friend gave me a quilt that her mom had made for me. It is one of my favourite gifts ever!

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  6. AmandaSeptember 5, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Wow such beautiful work! I made a quilt once and I'm still so proud of it, not even close to that level of skill. What I love most about quilts is they get better with age :)

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  7. HeidiSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    WOW!!! It's absolutely gorgeous and something I know you'll treasure for years!

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  8. SashaSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Beth- that is GORGEOUS!

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  9. forever folding laundrySeptember 7, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Wow - gorgeous!!
    They do amazing work!
    This made me miss my Mamma.
    She was a talented lady, too.

    ~Keri

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  10. ToniSeptember 10, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Gorgeous. I can't imagine having the patience to do such things.

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  11. SandraOctober 3, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    What a beautiful quilt and keepsake! I love jewel tones too, so this especially speaks to me. You are indeed blessed to be following in the footsteps of such talented women.

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