Sunday, May 15, 2011

Online Quilt Festival

Thanks for stopping by! I have been quilting for about 9 years but stopped for awhile after I had my two boys. The past few years I have become obssessed with quilting and spend my spare time quilting, thinking about quilting, looking at blogs, etc.

I thought I would share this quilt with you. It is an original design that I made for my sister-in-law after she lost her twins at 5 months along. It is called Flowers of Hope. It was a very painful time for our family and the quilt was thearaputic for me when making it. My brother and his wife are amazing people who have been through alot and have shown so much love and respect for each other along the way. So inspiring!








It was made with Frolic (I made 3 other quilts from this line). I tried applique with the flowers so they got a ragged edge once washed. For the quilting I attempted to do loops - so not my favorite technique but once washed it looked alot much better.

Thanks for visiting and remember to stop by and see the rest of the quilts in the festival http://amyscreativeside.com/2011/05/13/bloggers-quilt-festival-spring-2011/

8 comments:

Teje Karjalainen said...

Hello Teresa! I love your quilt! It has really beautiful colours and the border is great - like a painting! All the flowers look beautiful - great way to make them!
I'm sorry to hear that this quilt has so sad story.
All the best to your family!

blue star stitcher said...

I love the blue in this quilt, it looks great against the brown and pink.

Siobhan said...

Hi Teresa, saw your quilt at Amy's Creative Side and just had to comment......It's gorgeous. I love it.

Debbie said...

So sorry for your family's loss. You made a beautiful quilt - lovely.

stitchinpenny said...

You made a beautiful quilt that is truly filled with hope and I am sure it is appreciated.

Melinda said...

Oh my gosh. I love this quilt. Beautiful color combination.

Karen said...

Your quilt looks lovely. Beautiful colours. What a special gift!

A Creative Life said...

Its such a beautiful quilt. I am sure the lovely blue would have given solace.

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