Thursday, May 29, 2014

A Quilt for Meghan...

The sewing community and quilting world can be such a wonderful place to share life events....
whether it is difficult times or times of joy...
the folks you sew with and the things you create are often expressions of the journey...


I began stitching with a group of girls about a year ago...
we worked our way through Kathy Doughty's Gypsy Kisses quilt.  You know the quilt!  That amazing pickle dish!

 
some have finished....some are still working, but that's okay, there are no deadlines...afterall, it's about the journey.


Since the year we have been meeting, one has moved and now has to book a flight for our sewing get-togethers...one is about to have a baby...and one has just gotten married!

Naturally, a quilt is the perfect gift to mark such an occasion!
Jenny and Amanda set to work.

 They had some very special help!


Even Milo got into the act!


I was thrilled to be able to contribute a label!  Meghan likes robots and Adam is an artist...


It all came together perfectly!
Doesn't this quilt just sparkle?!

    
Congratulations and Best Wishes Adam and Meghan!
xo mary  
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23 comments:

  1. SelfsewnMay 29, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    two gorgeous quilts x

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  2. Average QuilterMay 29, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    They will love it and it will always be special for them

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  3. Jenny N. KellyMay 29, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    Mary!!!! Thank you for writting this! I love our sewing group!

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  4. UnknownMay 29, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Such a beautiful quilt...and the liable is so special!!

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  5. the girlfriend gapMay 29, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    Beautiful... Love Hourglass blocks. It will be treasured :) Very cute label.
    thanks for sharing. janita

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  6. Vintage Sheet AddictMay 29, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    Stunning! :) x

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  7. audreyMay 29, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    Wow! That is an amazing quilt! Love how it sparkles and draws you in for another look. I've been working on a pickle dish quilt for about a year and a half now myself. Yours is absolutely lovely.:)

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  8. SvetlanaMay 29, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    it's such a gorgeous quilt. It really does sparkle.

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  9. JulieroseMay 29, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    Lovely lovely quilts--I always am drawn to Pickle dish, but am really afraid to tackle it! ;--000

    And the rainbow baby quilt is spectacular! Hugs, Julierose

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  10. Live a Colorful LifeMay 29, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Such a beautiful quilt. I would love to have a group to quilt with in real life...

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  11. RachaeldaisyMay 29, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    It's really does sparkle. It's such a beautiful quilt, lovely colour play. You make the most wonderful labels Mary I love that you stitched a robot and an artists pallet. .

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  12. SusanMay 29, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    There is a lot of love in that quilt! It glows, as you say right down to the sweet label!

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  13. margaretMay 30, 2014 at 2:43 AM

    the pickle dish quilt looks very complicated and beautiful. I am sure the happy couple are thrilled with the quilt

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  14. margaretMay 30, 2014 at 2:44 AM

    the pickle dish quilt looks so complicated and very eye catching. I am sure the happy couple will love this beautiful quilt, so colourful very nice label

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  15. MaryseMay 30, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  16. PaulaMay 30, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    Beautiful quilts and an even more beautiful baby boy!

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  17. Rach H @ FamilyEverAfterMay 30, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    I have loved every minute getting to know you, and each girl in our group. This quilt came together so quick, I bet they worked so fast and so hard. It looks awesome!!!

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  18. AnonymousMay 30, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    WOW! It's gorgeous - a true treasure

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  19. CarlaMay 30, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    Indeed it does sparkle : ) I'm sure they were thrilled

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  20. MichelleMay 30, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    I really want to make that Gypsy Kisses Quilt. Can someone please email me the title of the book it is from? Send to:mhuddle10@yahoo.com

    Thank you so very much! I REALLY LOVE it!!

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  21. Ray TomsJune 2, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    The quilts are all beautiful and so lovely to be able to make a wedding quilt

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  22. OPQuiltJune 5, 2014 at 12:02 AM

    Wow--such a lovely story and such a lovely quilt. And that label. . . ah, perfection! Your needlework is wonderful!

    Elizabeth

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  23. CarlaJune 9, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    What a great quilt.....your lable is so special!

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