Red is not my favorite color to work with so I almost didn't participate in this blog hop. Then I realized that I was working on a Pinocchio quilt and his pants are definitely red!
A young lady in my church got engaged in November of last year. I've gotten pretty close to her family over the past few years so I wanted to make them a quilt, but they didn't give me a lot of time to make a quilt as their wedding was February 2. The ceremony was for immediate family only, with a reception this past Sunday, so I did have a little extra time to finish their quilt and I was so glad I did! Her family are huge Disney fans and I had this panel for a while before I figured out what I wanted to do with it. Because I needed this project to be finished quickly I decided to sew strips of the colors of Pinocchio's clothing and arrange the panel parts around the center. I actually pieced the entire top in one afternoon. That night we watched the movie because I wanted a quote for the label. My quilting is all straight line.
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I loved this picture of the happy couple reading the
card while opening their quilt |
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| Holding the quilt up to inspect. |
On the label I wrote "may you always remember your marriage is the answer to a dream (a wish your hearts made) and not a string to tie you down," to incorporate two quotes from the movie. At the reception, her mom asked them to open my present (she knew I'd made them a quilt) and I love this picture of the three of them reading the label.
I have made one other project that I really view as being a red project for one of my best friends. We've been friends since first grade and I got it in my head when we were 35 that I needed to mark 30 years of friendship with a quilt. I finished it and gave her just before we turned 37. While red is not my color, it's her favorite and sometimes friendship means focussing on the things the other one likes. I loved that the panels in this one show children at play because when we became friends that's what we were, now her kids are quickly outgrowing that stage and it makes me sentimental!
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| 30+years of friendship is worthy of a quilt! |
I have been so inspired by other posts in this blog hop. Be sure to check out the others today
Both lovely quilts! A friendship that has lasted that many years is indeed worthy of a quilt.
ReplyDeleteBoth your quilts are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing more sweet than knowing our quilts are loved and your photos definitely show the love. Your quilt is such a treasure with Pinocchio and your quote for them. I love it and it's obvious they do, too. Your second red quilt is a beauty and I'm sure your friend is loving it and your friendship. Thank you for sharing your reds!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your quilts are lovely. How special that Pinocchio quilt will be to that couple! Very thoughtful! Quilts marking friendships are special too. That one will be treasured for a long time as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat special gifts to special friends. Nothing is better than those long time friends and I know they will treasure what you have given them.
ReplyDeleteTerrific quilts!
ReplyDeleteBoth your quilts are beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou made a couple of wonderful gifts! Way to work your current projects into a post for the Color it Red Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteThat Pinocchio quilt is perfect for a wedding gift with the quotes from the movie!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful gifts & combining memories with them as well! I'm really glad you never dropped out of the hop. You've done very well working with a color you don't really like. I'm not certain I would make out as well. Thanks for joining in & sharing your creativity! This has been so much fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to celebrate your friendship. Love the Pinocchio quilt. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThese quilts are both thoughtful and lovely. Pinocchio will be a treasure for this young couple, and besties, well what can I say, they cherish our gifts to them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt and so appropriate. Incorporating the quotes in the quilt was a absolute great idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat project! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, a quilt needs to help celebrate a 30 year friendship. I too loved the photos and the story of the young couple opening your quilt and reading the label. For me, quilting is a lot about the stories that go with them.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful quilts! The married couple looked very happy with their Pinocchio quilt, and your long-time friend is all smiles. So sweet of you to gift such heartfelt creations. Great job!
ReplyDeleteBoth are great projects. What a special gift for this couple!
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