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Monday, January 17, 2011

Inspired by a name....

Been thinking a lot about names lately, probably because I know several folks expecting munchkins soon...so we have been throwing names about.  I love my mother's name and have gotten the notion to design a quilt that will fit her name...of course when I think of my mother's name, I also think of her parents and why they decided to name her this.  I think of her humble beginnings.  So a quilt bearing her name would have to have elements of her personality. 


So here are the beginnings of the ELOISE quilt....humble beginnings...for and inspired by Eloise...

She loves Liberty fabrics...so I have to throw in some Liberty....she loves dots as much as her daughter.  I did not always have such a love affair with dots.  As I recall, as I young girl I would turn up my nose each time she would look at a dress or skirt with polka dots....we have come full circle.


And I have to add a vintage feedsack...she grew up in South Eastern Kentucky...and life for her was not luxurious!  Although she would not say it was difficult....in fact, I am sure she would say it was pretty simple...

That is where I am for now.  Three works in progress!!!  geesh!!!
Mary    
               

6 comments:

  1. I love this already! Lovely fabrics, all with a story behind - and circles!

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  2. This is going to be amazing. I can't wait to see more of Eloise!

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  3. I love this idea! And I love the name Eloise. Can't wait to see more from this Mary! :)

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  4. no way! my husband and all his people are from south eastern ky, too.

    love the name, love where you're going with this project!

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  5. Love the story - great challenge and inspiration for a quilt!

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