I have been making a series of memory quilts using my father's shirts. When my dad passed away four years ago, I took all of his plaid and striped sport shirts with the intention of making quilts for his children (my sisters and me) and grandchildren (two grandsons & two granddaughters). It has taken me a few years, but I've made quilts for everyone but myself. I added the final border to quilt number six today.
The center of the quilt is a Carpenter's Wheel block with a nautical-themed antique map as the neutral fabric. I used the same arrangement for quilt number five.
After making 4 of these HST zig-zag borders, I've got the process streamlined. I still love zig-zag borders, I just don't think I want to make any for awhile!
Like quilt number five, this one also has a sand dollar print border, but in a darker shade of blue. Quilts five and six are for my nieces who live at the beach, so I'm happy the quilt weaves their lives with his.
I love this picture - the girls are helping Poppy with his garden. I think I will make a photo-transfer of this picture as part of the quilt label.
