Wednesday, November 2, 2011

~ Bloggers' Quilt Festival ~

Amy'sCreativeSide

My first Bloggers' Quilt Festival, and I almost missed it!!! I had a difficult time deciding on which quilt to enter, but in the end my son decided for me :) I made this quilt for him earlier this year, and he insists that it is my best one. Of course, he is somewhat biased!!


Coming In From The Cold
 This time last year, I was feverishly trying to make quilts for all of my family. My youngest son stated, in no uncertain terms, that he did NOT want a quilt for Christmas...I'm sure he had more exciting gifts in mind (ie electronics). However, shortly after Christmas passed, he asked for a quilt for his birthday. I selected the pattern Kitchen Window and decided to try my hand at "fussy cutting." The colors were chosen to coordinate with a Bob Marley tapestry hanging in his room (my son is a HUGE fan). I figured if I told him I was making him a "Bob Marley" quilt then he would think it cool. In keeping with the Bob Marley theme, I did a little research into some of his songs. I did not want to go with the obvious (and only) song I knew...Don't Worry, Be Happy. I found the song, Coming In From The Cold. How appropriate for a quilt is that??? Also, a variation of one of my favorite sayings is in the song..."When one door is closed, don't you know another is opened?"

I am glad my son encouraged me to enter his quilt because it really represents the love that goes into making and giving quilts. And it also represents the love and appreciation from the person receiving a quilt. Despite the flaws in my quilting (which I will not point out...haha), my son absolutely loves and treasures it. And, despite my repeated efforts to take the quilt back and redo some of the quilting, my son refuses to let me touch it. As he has told me, it is HIS quilt now and he loves it just the way it is. Not too bad coming from a teenager :)

Thanks, as always, for visiting my blog :)

~ Michelle ~

12 comments:

  1. Great story and a great quilt.

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  2. I love the story behind your quilt and your inspiration! I think one of the best things about quilting is giving them away to people. thank you for sharing =)

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  3. Ahhh...I have three boys...I KNOW of what you speak!!!! GREAT quilt! Good for you for hanging in there with him!!! Thanks for sharing.

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  4. I love this story!!!! What a beautiful quilt made more beautiful by the love you put into making this for your son and by the obvious love your son has for you!....and for his quilt;-)!!!!!!

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  5. It's awesome Michelle, the quilt and the story!

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  6. Greetings from Hungary. I really like your quilt. Beautiful colors, and stitching. I love the asymmetrical patterns.

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  7. I am so glad that you found time to share this quilt and the story behind it.

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  8. Your son was so right as far as I am concerned this quilt has it all. It is beautiful and expresses a relationship between the quilter and the recipient. Congratulations on a wonderful quilt to both of you.

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  9. That quilt is gorgeous. :) I am new to your blog and haven't seen your others, but your son might be right...

    Mary
    http://www.quiltgenius.com

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  10. It is a gorgeous quilt so different and outstanding....love it

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  11. That's a very beautiful quilt, Michelle!

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