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Quilting: Alex's guitar quilt
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Alex"s guitar quilt

Alex's guitar quilt

Alex's guitar quilt

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
groovy guitars by Robbie Jay Ellow

Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Men

Style: Retro / Vintage, Mod


Materials

I used cottons and batiks, tons of metalic thread, tuille, press on micro beads

What was your inspiration?

My son Alex plays guitar. During the year 1994 I was very ill and he could play if he did not use his amps. I made this quilt for him to thank him for his talent and quiet support

What are you most proud of?

The way it turned out and his love for it.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Jump. get as crazy as you want.

 

5 comments

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Lisa_Marie on craftsy.com
Feb 06, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
So beautiful! As a mom of boys who love their guitars, your story behind this quilt touches my heart.
Skey on craftsy.com
Jan 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
From a musician standpoint.... This quilt is awesome. :) I love much fun you made it. YOU are talented! Your son picked it up from you. :)
Darla LaPole on craftsy.com
Oct 17, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Love this. My son would love this quilt as he has been muscian since he was 13. Love the colors.
Nanniesangel on craftsy.com
Sep 18, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I think my grandson would love this he played for us at christmas and was terrific. all self taught. So proud of him
mperkins02 on craftsy.com
Sep 17, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
FANTASTIC! My son also plays, wish I had your talent!