valentine's day quilt

This quilt for N has been around 4 years in the making, from the time I bought the first fabrics, beginning it 2 years ago, and continuing to develop it in a very organic manner. 

I even blogged about it a year ago today! Somewhere in the middle I got 'the fear' of actually tackling the quilting.  I found it hard to decide what direction to go in, as it is my biggest quilt yet.  Eventually I just 'stitched in the ditch'.  The backing is the same Ikea fabric as the edging, which I only just bought enough to do - but managed to work it out.  The edges of the quilt were sewn by hand.  

I am glad to say that it suddenly felt the right time to finish it off, just in time for Valentine's Day 2010.  I must stop thinking of all the faults and imperfections of this quilt - it's not a show quilt by any means, but it is to have a practical life.

I hope to see it in the garden, on the sofa, on a book reading chair for a long time to come.  A bit like the person it was made for.  He's happy, and relieved that it is finished at last!

 

Comments

[Pebbledash]

Lucky N! And how lovely to see a quilt of such vibrant colours. Well done for finishing it.

[suzanne]

It is a lovely quilt and well worth the wait I'm sure!!

[ginny]

brilliant caireen. so glad you got it completed and for valentine's... that's romantic. happy valentines to you both.p.s. are you going to make your other boy a quilt now?

[Bella Bheag]

Ta da! Caireen's colourful cosy comforter!

[Rebecca]

gorgeous quilt!looks lovely and snug.your photo with the roaring fire looks very welcoming and cosy.x x

[grow taller]

lovely quilt and well worth the wait I'm sure!!