I made a commission quilt and have delivered it, so now I can share it with you!
I told you that I was showing my mini book of quilts to everyone in the office who might be willing to look at it and my friend and coworker asked me to make her one. I bet you can figure out her name! I normally don't do commission quilts, but she wanted one that I enjoyed making (The Earth Laughs in Flowers), so I said yes.
She then decided that she wanted one that was more customized and fit better with her available funds. I thought it was a little easier than the one she originally wanted, so it would be a little bit less time consuming. It has some repeat blocks, but not too many.
I wasn't keeping track of my time since I was charging her a flat price, but it took me a lot longer to make than I estimated. This quilt was fun to make, because it has the bright happy fabrics that I enjoy working with, and there is a variety of blocks that keep it from getting boring.
It uses batik and regular cotton fabrics. The blocks are all made with raw edge applique. I used some embroidery stitches around some of the hearts.
I like the wording on the plaque to go with this quilt.
My family asked me if I wanted to go for a walk in this park. I had already been there earlier that day to deliver the quilt (I didn't get Debi's message that she wanted to postpone). I came with the quilt and roped them into being the quilt holders and turned their innocent walk into a photo shoot.
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13 comments:
It looks wonderful. So nice of you to share your talent.
Great quilt and what wonderful settings for photo shoots! Congrats on getting a commission. Way to go for both you and you wonderful quilt recipient! Nice!
It is great to have some helpers at a photo shoot. I'm sure she is pleased with this bright happy quilt.
Congratulations on getting, and completing, the commission, and on managing to rope in helpers for the lovely photos in the park. Good job all round!
What a great quilt. Wonderful colours and words and symbols.
I'm betting Debi will be over the moon with her new quilt. Plus you got some great photos of it before it goes to it's new home.
Sweet quilt and very lucky friend!
Congrats on your quilt finish! The park made for a great place to have a photo shoot :) I'm sure Debi will love her quilt.
Hi Shasta, that's a wonderful happy quilt! Good for you for getting help with the photo shoot - it's so much easier when someone is holding it. The pictures look great...and it always takes longer to make! :-)
Very fun! I thought her name was Hope when I first looked - used to have a friend with that name. What fun to be working with people to chat with!
Oh! I'm sure your friend was just thrilled! It is so easy to underestimate the amount of time it takes to get a quilt finished but as long as the process is enjoyed it is worth whatever it cost. Great colors and great words to cuddle up in!
Very fun and bright! Congrats on a the finish.
What a cute quilt!
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