LFQuilts Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 This is for a friend who starts chemo on Friday. I asked her what colors make her happy. Her response included cobalt blue and daffodil yellow; she has a thing for Sweden and the Swedish flag. I started playing around with the flag and realized it would make a great quilt block with sashing in between the flags. It looks like a 'modern' quilt. It took forever to decide what to quilt; I wanted a quick allover but I wanted to quilt yellow in the yellow areas and blue in the blue. Settled for this blocky meander. Fabrics are kona cotton; batting is warm & natural. Even with the dense quilting, the quilt doesn't feel stiff. Now, I just have to trim and bind. Just looking at the strong colors makes me happy; I hope it does the same for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 You did a wonderful job Lynn! Your friend is going to Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharonarooni Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 It IS a great job. I love the quilt and the blocky meander is perfect for it. She will love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenni Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Love it. The colors and the block meander. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Fabulous, Lynn! Love the texture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Very nice quilt and quilting, Lynn! Your friend will treasure it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 You did a great job Lynn I like that all over too. I'm sure it will give your friend much comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Keepsakes Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Wow, the design and quilting is really great. Very modern looking. Your friend will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineseams Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I love the way the back looks - with the matching thread in the blue and the yellow in the yellow. I'm also impressed that your straight lines are pretty darned straight. I learned a lot by looking at this quilt. And, I'm sure your friend will love it also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Nice quilting, your friend will love it, her colors and she will feel the healing powers of your love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Terrific blocky meander and wonderful quilt to present to her. It will give her much comfort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFQuilts Posted February 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Thank you all for your kind words and support. This is the first time I've asked a question of someone and had their answer essentially design the quilt. Bonnie, the lines are a little less straight when you are close up. If you could look at the quilt from top to bottom, you would see that the quilting smooths out and the lines are straighter as you move toward the bottom. I got more comfortable as I went along. The layout of the two colors helped me find a quilt path so that I had relatively few starts and stops other than changing colors. Many thanks to all of you who post your own pictures and suggestions for others. I learn so much from everyone. L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Lynn, Your quilting is awesome - just perfect for this quilt and I hope your friends finds comfort in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micajah Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Super quilt! Love that it's two sided, and love the quilt and quilting designs too. I'm sure she will love this quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkinpatchquilter Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Ooh I really like how you quilted this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeymom444 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 It is absolutely stunning and the quilting is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Your modern quilting design on this quilt is fantastic and I'm saving this post as a favorite for future reference! Thanks for sharing! Me too...I have learned so much from this site and the wonderful people who share their work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Really great design and quilting. I'm sure your friend will treasure it always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IQuiltToo Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I love this. Great choice for the design and quilting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltinchicks Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 That looks very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Very impressive, yet simply designed quilt will surely brighten your friend's days ahead! The blocky meander was the perfect choice for quilting, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Grammy Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Love it. I really liked th back as well looks like it could be a double side quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFQuilts Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 The recipient was very touched. Even though I had discussed a quilt with her, she was surprised when I gave it to her today. She has invited me to go with her to her 2nd chemo treatment next week. It will be a chance to get to know one another better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisquilter Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Cool quilting design. Perfect for that quilt. What a wonderful friend your are. I have a friend fighting cancer and she has said how cold it is in the cancer center when she gets her treatments. I can't tell the size of the quilt from the picture, but if she takes it with her, you will have your arms wrapped around her every time she has her treatment. God Bless her on her journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Chris, Your friend is already blessed to have you & the quilt is an extra loving from you. Your quilt & quilting are perfect combination. Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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