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Quilting: Wedding Memories Quilt
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Wedding Memories Quilt

Wedding memories King size

Sashing & row assembly
Making the blocks
Photo on 200tc Pima cotton
Wedding memories King size

Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Craftsy Block of the Month 2012 »

Instructions

Wedding photo's were printed on 200 thread count Pima cotton fabric for an ink jet printer. The centers of all the other blocks were signed by wedding guests at the reception.

Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Classic, Romantic, Casual


Materials

100% Cotton fabric. 200 thread count printable Pima cotton Photo fabric. 80/20 blend batting.

What was your inspiration?

The Craftsy Block of the Month, Modern Log Cabin. This was just the right touch for this Modern bride, who absolutely Loves the warmth and tradition of a hand made quilt, with a contemporary twist !

What are you most proud of?

I designed the entire project from scratch sketching out my idea's. Then using EQ6 to get my quilt top the exact size I wanted.
Both the Bride & Groom cried when they saw the finished Quilt. All their friends & family hand written messages in each block.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

One step at a time was written in a notebook. Notes to myself about their likes and what was important to them. Put your ideas on paper and even if you make changes keep the original idea along with notes about the changes. I feel it helps you learn more this way.

 

11 comments

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Akapplelady on craftsy.com
Dec 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Oh my goodness Misty! Your quilt is so beautiful. You have given me so many more ideas for a quilt top I made for my daughter before she went away to college. I prented pictures of her with all of her pets and engaged in all of her activities so that when she was feeling alone and homesick, she could wrap herself in all the love surrounding her as she was growing up. I never finished it but now I think I will add some more detail in the sashing around the picture framed squares. It means undoing some hand quilting and changing the borders and backing but will be well worth it to do it right. Thank you for your beautiful ideas and encouragement.
Misty Quilts on craftsy.com
Dec 26, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I am so pleased that my project has inspired you to take another look at your project too. It is so nice to share ideas & projects, that spark our creativity. I will be waiting to see your finished quilt. Thank you so much for your complement.
lrmyr18 on craftsy.com
Nov 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautifully done, such a wonderful keepsake for the new couple!
2strings on craftsy.com
Nov 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely! The photos turned out amazingly well and the signatures were a wonderful addition to the quilt. I'm not at all surprised that there were tears.
Misty Quilts on craftsy.com
Nov 19, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much. It was the Brides dream to some day have a quilt so she thought enough ahead to have the fabric and collect the signinatures.
4Bird on craftsy.com
Nov 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is such a unique idea. What a keepsake. To be surrounded with all who support and love you is quite a quilt. And you have done a beautiful job, one lucky bride and groom.
Misty Quilts on craftsy.com
Nov 19, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much for the wonderful comments. They are not related to me , but by the time I had pieced together all the lovely messages I felt like I knew each and every person that wrote a message.
Mrs Hotwheels on craftsy.com
Nov 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful
Misty Quilts on craftsy.com
Nov 19, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
thank you very much.
banjolady on craftsy.com
Nov 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What a treasure. This is absolutely beautiful
Misty Quilts on craftsy.com
Nov 19, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
<3 thank you