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Quilting: Vivienne's Journey
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Vivienne's Journey

Lap Quilt, 58 x 58

With designer, Sue Daley
Quilting detail
Lap Quilt, 58 x 58

Pattern Info

This project was designed by Deonn.
Info can be found at:

Vivienne's Journey »

Instructions

This project uses three elements: applique', pieced blocks, and mitered borders.

Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Home

Style: Romantic, Classic, Retro / Vintage, Traditional


Materials

100% quilting cotton

What was your inspiration?

This quilt was inspired by first, the fabric itsself, "Prairie Rose" by Sue Daley, an Australian designer, for Riley Blake Designs. Secondly, it was inspired by Great-Grandmother Vivienne, who immigrated with her new American husband in the 1920's from Australia. She wrote an inspirational thought I keep in my sewing room: "I champion the right to be myself. Dare to be different and set my own pattern. Live my life and follow my own star." ~Vivienne

What are you most proud of?

The symbolism of this quilt and the tribute to Vivienne.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Make sure to piece with an accurate 1/4" seam allowance so each border fits.

 

8 comments

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2strings on craftsy.com
Nov 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Deonn, I just looked at your location. My father was born in Heber City in 1916. He left in 1938, but never lost his love for the town and its beautiful setting.
Deonn on craftsy.com
Nov 19, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Isn't it a small world, 2strings?
2strings on craftsy.com
Nov 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous quilt and what a wonderful tribute to Vivienne. She must have been a remarkable individual. The fabrics are so perfect and the quilting sets everything off beautifully.
mominabook on craftsy.com
Nov 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very nicely done!
Sewingnana11 on craftsy.com
Nov 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is beautiful....great job...love the colors and quilting.
alice.beer15977 on craftsy.com
Nov 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
How beautiful! Love the colors
JBlixt on craftsy.com
Nov 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Fabulous quilt! What a wonderful tribute.
NEEDLEWORKS on craftsy.com
Nov 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful! I really like the colors.