Did you notice the title of this post? Yes, it says “quilts” –as in more than one.
If you remember back on July 22 I showed you the fabrics that were part of what I was calling the South American Challenge. “Plan A” was to make a Trip Around the World Quilt reflecting Laurie’s (my niece) many trips to far away countries over the years, inspired by the colours in the fabrics that Laurie brought back home to Canada from South America. This plan was proceeding along just fine until I reached the point where I was going to apply the borders to the quilt. The fabrics from South America were not quilting fabrics. These fabrics were of a different weight than the quilting fabrics used in the Trip Around the World quilt and were loosely woven and required stabilizer before I could cut them. I just could not continue with this plan. It was clear that a quilt combining the quilting fabrics and the woven fabrics was not going to happen.
On to “Plan B”. I decided to finish the Trip Around the World quilt with quilting fabrics, adding a narrow border (actually a flap of fabric) and a wider border made from quilting fabrics in the main body of the quilt. In order to still make a quilt from the South American fabrics, I decided to showcase those fabrics in their own quilt. My husband started to refer to this quilt as the “Bonus Quilt”. A simple nine patch made from these fabrics was backed with the same navy blue flannel fabric used to back the Trip Around the World quilt, and quilted in the same manner as the Trip Around the World quilt using the Circle Lord Baptist Fan.
The following three pictures are of the queen size Trip Around the World Quilt.
The following two pictures are of the Nine Patch throw made from the South American fabrics.
The next picture is the happy couple on their wedding day in Hastings, England taken on May 26, 2007. The couple on the left are my BIL and SIL–parents of the bride. Laurie and Jamie were married in England but because many of the Canadian friends and family could not make the trip to England for the special day, a second celebration was held yesterday, August 25, 2007 here in Canada. The quilts were presented to the happy couple at yesterday’s celebration.
Congratulations Laurie and Jamie!
A Quilt sewn together,
With utmost care,
quilted with love,
is a treasure to share.
Plan B was fantastic. Your quilts look wonderful. I’m sure the happy couple will treasure them for many years.
I think that you chose the best possible way to handle the non-woven, non-quilty fabric. After all, it inspired the TAW. The fans look terrific on the quilt and how cool to use multicolored binding for this.
I often use the little phalange or unfilled piping on my quilts–when you just need a hint of color before jumping to the binding fabric–works well here too.
Two very beautiful quilts. I love how the nine patch turned out!
Those quilts turned out beautifully! I loved the quilting on them, also. I’m sure the happy couple will love them.
Treasures, both – I’m sure they were thrilled! I agree that you had the best of both worlds with this solution.
Both quilts look great and I love the Baptist Fans on them!
A beautiful solution to a sticky problem. You did very well – of course they loved them!
I think you were absolutely correct not to combine the fabrics! The 2nd quilt really shines on its own and showcases some special fabrics! I am sure they will love both quilts – each one pretty AND different in its own right!
Cheers!
Evelyn
Beautiful quilts and I love the Baptist Fans on both.
Beautiful quilts for a happy couple *s*
I think you made a very wise decision in doing it the way you did. Both are very beautiful and I’m sure will be very appreciated!
Really gorgeous quilts Joyce! Love the Baptist Fan quilting *VBS* Hugs, Finn
wow! these turned out stunning. what a lovely photo of them-I am sure they are thrilled with these quilts. You did a fabulous job with the bf’s!
Gorgeous quilting and quilts. And what a lovely wedding photo!
Wonderful quilts….I love the fans on them. I think you did an awesome job! Great wedding photo…their happiness just shines.
I love how the quilts turned out..and especially love the Baptist Fans! LOL I just showed one on my blog with the Baptist Fans. And what a happy family–the bride looks like she is having a ball! Love it!