it's been another year of health challenges for me, but i've soldiered on and hope and pray i've got the latest nearly conquered. it's also been so wearying with too much violence, war, political strife, immigration mess and way too many gun deaths. why doesn't anyone have any common sense anymore? often it's been a chore to find an oasis from all that and more than a few times i've skipped the news altogether. but i digress.....
the gift quilt has been opened and, hopefully, oohed and aahed over, so now i can post a photo...
this is the biggest quilt i ever made, 96" square, busting just over 15 yards of fabric. nearly all came from my stash; added only a few half yards of the neutrals. the bedroom it now lives in is small, so i hope they squint to get the whole vision of the design.
here's wishing you a healthy, prosperous and enjoyable 2023 with more than a little fun added. "And now let us welcome the new year, full of things that have never been." Rainer Maria Rilke!
Grace, your gift quilt is gorgeous! It looks so perfect on the bed. Kudos for a great accomplishment. Andrea MH xxx
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! Great job and lucky recipient!
ReplyDeleteOh, it is simply gorgeous! I'm sure there was lots of ooing and ahing when it was opened! I am wishing you a very Happy and much more Healthy New Year full of quilty goodness!
ReplyDeletethanks wendy...the backing is white so they can always turn it over for a wholecloth...LOL...the very best to you and your family in 2023...so glad to see you back in the quilty saddle!
DeleteWhat a beautiful quilt you've made, and such a lucky recipient! I'm wishing you a wonderful 2023, hopefully your health issues will be left behind and we can find some peace in this topsy turvy world.
ReplyDeleteWith big love and hugs, Tazzie xox
thank you tazzie! hoping for a zoooming new year!
DeleteI love this quilt, the colours, the chosen block, all of it! What a lucky person to receive such a wonderful quilt. Hope 2023 is better for you health-wise. I have also skipped the news on many occasions, you have to do something to keep sane! Wishing you a very Happy New Year and may 2023 bring you peace and joy! Hugs Christine xx
ReplyDeletesuch kind words....thank you christine!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing gift! I’m sure it will be cherished. Wishing you an excellent, healthy 2023. I, too, am hoping for better news for humanity 🙂.
ReplyDeletethank you!
DeleteWho wouldn't be thrilled with such a gift? Lovely job, Grace!
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you on weariness from the lack of reason we see far too often. Hoping and praying for better things to come!
thank you janet!
DeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt. I bet the recipients loved it. All h th he best for 2023
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty, Grace! I love the interplay of the soft greens and blues.
ReplyDeletethanks...it's meant to evoke ireland from the air...patches of green and winding streams...
DeleteYour newly revealed quilt is beautiful! Well worth the time spent creating it. I seldom watch the "news" anymore, too soul crushing. Much prefer to read from the Word instead. Wishing you all the best in the new year.
ReplyDeletethanks i am pleased with it...there is a humility block in it tho..LOL
DeleteWhat a beautiful quilt - is there a pattern? The sashing? looks to be on a curve, not sure, but it's one I'd love to have - I have many soft lilacs in my stash just looking for such a home! I do hope this next year is a very happy one for you, and your family, may you have many more joyful times together. Elaine in UK
ReplyDeletethanks...there probably is someplace...it's based on a pattern i saw long ago called 'faceted jewels'...
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