Thursday 27 November 2014

Happy Thanksgiving


This is my Thanksgiving quilt. I started it at a class last December after buying some fall fabric in the USA on holiday.



I just followed the pattern for the class so you can see this isn't as modern as some of my other quilts. I chose the Barn Rising layout as I thought it gave the most impact.


I have been making an effort to finish my WIPs and so I perservered with this quilt even though I wasn't sure what I was making it for. Then a man in our church was taken into hospital on holiday. And I just knew that this quilt would cheer him up. He is always such a thankful guy in every circumstance. It was just perfect as it is that bit more traditional and no girly colours, and the right size for a lap quilt.


I sewed this verse from the bible onto the corner to remind him "In everything give thanks."


That turkey fabric just makes me smile.



It was also a great time to practice my free motion quilting and especially some feathers.


Enjoy Thanksgiving.