A quilt made by me, with considerable help from Jim, for our son and his bride. Read about the process of designing and making.
Do you remember this piece? I made it in April as a “sketch,” just something to try forming shapes and colors and lines into a picture in appliqué. It’s a representation of a Claddagh ring. The traditional Irish symbol represents love (heart,) loyalty (crown,) and friendship (hands.)
The pretty heart in the middle was printed like that from fabric I bought eleven years ago. I drew the hands and crown from the basic Claddagh ring symbol. And then I encircled it with a ring of batik. It is all on a black Kona cotton background.
At the time I wasn’t sure what I’d do with it, or if I would do anything more. I considered the possibility of creating a small wedding gift for Son and his fiancée. But I didn’t have a plan.
Then about a month before the wedding, I started hankering to make that gift. I…
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What an amazing quilt and now, family heirloom! I am even more impressed with how quickly you completed the task once deciding to do it. WOW!
It did go quickly, partly by luck and partly by necessity. Thanks so much!
Yes I remember this piece! Fun to see this post again 🙂