But I wanted something a bit more than a strip quilt, I wanted something special. And because Boonie loves flowers I pulled one of my favorite books from the shelf and started collecting fabrics.
I love this rose quilt and I think Boonie would too. This is where the inspiration starts.
Boonie loves pastels. In fact, one of her outfits that I love to see her in is a turquoise suit. She dresses to the nines even on a shopping trip, the whole ensemble. Matching shoes and purse, matching rings and earrings and she tops it all off with a hat!
I cut up large-ish squares of these solids and sent them to all the aunts and uncles for them to write a birthday sentiment. The rose print will be the backing and the pale blue is the background for my roses.
Last night my first block returned home! And of course I got right to work playing.
But now I'm not so sure I'm in love with my rose.
Has anyone else seen Kimsbigquiltingadventure and how she made her roses? I tried to copy her style but it may be easier for me to make them round like in the book. Or it may be that I have too much pattern going on in my flower. Or I'm just being too critical of something new. What do you think?
Enquiring mind at a loose end...
Brandie
Are you finished with the flowers already? I had an idea for some of them. How about 'watermarking' pictures as the center to be signed? She could have a stroll down memory lane as she is enjoying such a wonderful gift! L
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift that will be! I think once the pieces (stems, leaves, etc.) come together, it will be wonderful! Expect lots of tears!!
ReplyDeleteYes, I think you are too critical. I think it is lovely and with a whole lots of roses, it will be super wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI ***LOVE*** it. I adore the heart and the love that is going into this. At 90 she deserves something special. And I think this will be it! Can you import this photo into some software and play with the dimensions a bit? Personally, I think it's fine, but it's your quilt and your comfort level!
ReplyDeleteI like your rose, but if you feel like you have too much pattern going on, how about using fewer/larger petals. This is a great idea for a signature quilt.
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