I have been itching to show you what I made but had to wait until my quilt was received by the secret recipient.
It has now been received so I can safely show you the little quilt I made for Fi.
We were all asked to indicate the sort of things we like / dislike so our partners could make us something to suit our tastes.
Fi wrote:
- likes: florals, dots, fresh bright fabrics, 30's repro, hexagons.
- dislikes: brown, earthy tones
- color pref: reds, greens, blues, yellows, purples
I call it "Fi's Garden - A family portrait".
You see, Fi is not only a fabulous crafter, pattern maker, blogger, etc .... she is also a wife, mother to 5 delicious little people, and keeper of a large menagerie of 4 and 2 legged creatures.
Basically .... she's BUSY!!!
This little quilt, (with 3D hexagon flowers), shows a busy family of flowers, all growing together in the same sunny patch of earth. 2 big flowers looking over the 5 little ones. Each flower unique, yet each sharing at least one thing in common with the next flower. Each of the little flowers 'inheriting' at least one thing from each of the big flowers. A floral family!!
I popped a label on the back. with binding to match the quilt binding ...
Enjoy, Fi!!!
Love,
Andi x
24 comments:
Fi showed us your little quilt for her on the weekend. It is just beautiful, photos don't do it justice. I love the little story about it.
Wow Andi, you have set the bar high!
What a great quilt, so perfect for Fi, I love how much thought you have put into this.
Andi, you have put so much thought and love into making this gorgeous little quilt for Fi. Love it.
Wow - very impressive.
You are a clever custard!
This is just so sweet a quilt, I didn't realise you were such a softy.
In the world of chocolate, you would definitely be a "soft centre."
My favourite kind, in fact!
So very thoughtful Andi. I bet Fi LOVES it x
Lovely quilt with a wonderful story!
I really like the inheriting idea Andi. Great Job.
It turned out so well - Congratulations
Oh man I still thought it was coming to me! Oh well ;) actually it's got Fi written all over it! I love the graduating colours Andi. You really are the master!
It really does have Fi written all over it and it is truly special. A clever and lovely quilt and a brilliant start to the swapping!
Totally gorgeous and like Julie said even better up close and personal. Perfect for Fi in every way xox
i love it...you wrapped up all her likes in one great package!
What a sweet quilt!
adorable! and so thoughtful and meaningful. nice work!
Great Imagination re the story behind this Quilt...it is Gorgeous!
cheers
So unique Andi, I love it!
Andi - what lovely thoughts went into that quilt - and the quilt too is really sweet!
You blog and your quilts are just stunning, inspiring.
Just wanted to let you know that I gave you the Versatile Blogger Award.
http://craftopotamus.blogspot.com/2010/08/versatile-blogger-award.html
Wow Andi, your doll quilt is divine. I love those hexagon flowers. I must get a move along with mine, I haven't even finished it yet, and here you have sent yours and its been received! Gorgeous xo
It is so sweet. I was wondering how you were going to attach the hexies. Lucky recipient.
Wow, that is so sweet and beautiful :-)
And the hexagons and colours are perfect!!
this quilt is simply perfect! i love all of the sweet details and meaning you added to it!
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