The YEG Quilter Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I started this quilt in June 2014 at a retreat in LaVeta Colorado with Ricky Tims. The idea for this quilt was in my head for a while and when this opportunity came up to attend his week long retreat, I knew the time was right for The Last Goodbye. The centre of the log cabin blocks in the middle of the large diamond are fabric from a tie. That was the only thing I had that was my fathers. He passed away in 1975, when I was 8. With Ricky's guidance, along with encouragement from my studio mates that were at the retreat at the same time from Sparrow's Studioz in Edmonton, The Last Goodbye was designed. I quilted it on my APQS Millennium, and I'm so very pleased with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramaqueenB Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Beautiful job and beautiful sentiment. What a special momento. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 How awesome. What a special quilt in many ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 A beautiful quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norma H Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 A beautiful quilt - wonderful way to use your Father's tie in rememberance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Your story brings tears to my eyes. You were ready and your quilt is so beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue E. Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Wonderful quilt and such a beautiful way to remember your father. Congratulations on a job well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 What a wonderful way to remember and honor your father's memory. I am sure he is proud and honored by your piecing and quilting skills. Thank you for sharing your story and pictures. Keep up the great work. Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Beautiful story for this quilt. Excellent!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsa3 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Beautiful quilt and a great way to honor your father. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Your quilt is both beautifully pieced and appliqued as well as quilted. What a wonderful treasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I think that's the BEST tie quilt I have ever seen. Color wise and pattern. AND NAME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborahkr81 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Beautiful quilt! And what an amazing way to remember your father! *tear* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilta93 Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 What a wonderful way to save memories. Beautiful quilt. Deb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The YEG Quilter Posted February 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Thank You everyone for your kind words! It has truly been an interesting journey, and even though 41 years have passed since I last saw him, he is always in my heart. He was a good man with a great sense of humour. I see him in my children, and now in my art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheagatzi Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Stunning- this looks just beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 I agree with Sheri. I've never seen such a beautiful tie quilt. I"m glad you had them to remind you of the wonderful man he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsquilts Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Really a very pretty quilt. Beautiful job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I love the curves that make up the edge and the binding you chose! Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little House Creations Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 So special, Sheila . . . you did a GREAT!!!! job on this! I know you'll treasure it forever . . . Bev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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