This quilt was made for my dear husband by our triplet daughters and myself a couple of years ago. A traditional quilt block, made with giant half-square triangles (no Y-seams!), we made the quilt in 1-1/2 days! Each of us put together a quarter of the quilt, and I pinned and pressed as the girls helped to stitch the borders. We finished the top in time to wrap it and give it to him for his birthday, unquilted; but he understood, since there were other 20 unfinished quilt tops in the queue waiting for the machine quilter (me).
Evan loves the design, the clean lines, the colors, the fabrics, the fact that it is called a "Carpenter's" Star (since he is a carpenter himself!), but he especially loves that all four of his girls made it just for him!
He folded it up, held it on his chest, then fell asleep with it on the couch. Oooohhh! A tender moment. It was a PERFECT gift for him.
Evan loves the design, the clean lines, the colors, the fabrics, the fact that it is called a "Carpenter's" Star (since he is a carpenter himself!), but he especially loves that all four of his girls made it just for him!
He folded it up, held it on his chest, then fell asleep with it on the couch. Oooohhh! A tender moment. It was a PERFECT gift for him.
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I love this post Deonn. The quilt is beautiful and you and the girls making it for your hubby makes it even more beautiful. You summed up what making a quilt is perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Angie! Such a beautiful story. I felt that way making ones for family as well!
ReplyDeleteA great man's quilt, but a quilt made with love from people who mean a lot to him. How special! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story - so touched the heart! A beautiful quilt beautifully quilted- thanks for the pattern link.
ReplyDeleteThe quilting is fabulous and what a wonderful story.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love it too!
ReplyDeleteGreat bold patchworking!!
Very nice work Quil
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great work on the quilting!
ReplyDeleteI've made a lot of quilts for my husband and he has loved them all...and of course, a lot of love went into each one of them. Love your carpenter's star, and it might just have to be the next one I make for my husband who is also a carpenter! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Carpenter's Star pattern and reading the story makes it extra-ordinary! I've just ordered several of your patterns and can't wait to 'get to work'. I wish I could join a class but Utah is just tooo far away. Hmmmm. Have you thought of having an online course of some sort?
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful quilt and what a lovely sweet story to tell about it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet story and an amazing quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour post has me misting up. So beautiful- quilt and story behind it. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, it's stunning. Sometimes simple design really is the best, isn't it.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilting. great job! =)
ReplyDeleteOh, made me tear a bit. It's so nice and the story is great! What a special family time.
ReplyDeletewonderful story for a gorgeous quilt :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome Magyrországról. I really like your quilt. Beautiful colors, and stitching.
ReplyDeletethat is just stunningly beautiful! thanks for sharing your lovely piece and the wonderful quilting. thanks for sharing and have a great day
ReplyDeleteHello can you tell me the colors you used for this quilt I love this and I want to make one for my son in this same color it looks so expensive and classie and I want to do the same color so if you can tell me your colors I would sure appreciate it thanks
ReplyDeleteI have three granddaughters:)I better get busy and buy the pattern. Beautiful quilt and story. Thanks for sharing your talents.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and lovely story!
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