New Orleans House Project

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Memories

Memory quilts.  I'm not sure there is an "official" definition, but I use the term to describe quilts made to memorialize departed loved ones.  I have been making memory quilts (in my typical s l o w fashion) in honor of my father, using fabrics re-purposed from his large wardrobe of plaid and striped shirts.  Another memory quilt was completed yesterday.

After making two earlier memory quilts, I realized I needed to streamline the process a little if I ever wanted to finish making 7 quilts - one each for the children and grandchildren.  This was the first quilt in the streamlined design - HSTs in the center, then a border, then a zig-zag border and finished with an appropriate novelty fabric border.  Not so obvious in the picture, but the novelty border here is fish, as my dad loved fishing. 

Again, I turned to my LAQ, Cindy, who quilted jumping fish over the entire quilt top.

I added a label (personal info obscured here) to keep track of pertinent details. 

I put the last stitches into the binding yesterday afternoon while enjoying a beautiful, almost-Spring day at our camp.  My goal was to finish the quilt by the intended recipient's birthday - today!

Memories!
 

 


10 comments:

  1. Good for you. I think memory quilts is a good name. I actually finished all 4 of mine, I need to do a post. This turned out so perfectly.

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  2. I love it! My project today was for a memory quilt also, although for a friend and not for anyone in my family.

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  3. Oh my gosh. The fish quilting and fish fabric are perfect compliments to the shirts and setting. What a wonderful keepsake. It is perfect for showcasing the shirts with a nice design that isn't too fussy. Nice job.

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  4. This is such a sweet idea as a way to carry on memories. And I love the fish!

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  5. what a lovely project - sweet indeed. fun quilting.

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  6. How wonderful. What a treasure. I love the fish quilting it really pulls it together. I'm sure it will be lovingly appreciated.

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  7. Wonderful finish. The stitching is the perfect touch!

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  8. Oh, how my son would love that quilting! He loves to fish on any day ending in "Y". You did a great job on a quilt that will be much loved. ---"Love"

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  9. Your memory quilt is fabulous and to make seven of them I am in complete awe! The quilting is amazing by the way!

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