Saturday, May 30, 2015

Fall Quilt for My Grandparents

My grandparents are my biggest fans when it comes to my quilting.

I made the king-sized "Christmas Beast" quilt for my parents (their daughter) and every time we are all at my parents house my grandfather looks at it and talks about how great he thinks it is.

How could I not want to make them their very own quilt? I presented this one to them at our Christmas 2014 celebration.



I had purchased an autumn themed layer cake because I loved the tones of the fabric. When the Missouri Star Quilt Company came up with their mystery quilt-along for a cause and I completed it, I knew this would make for a great lap quilt for my grandparents.



I even had the perfect pantograph (autumn oaks) in mind to show off my quilting skills and bring out the autumn theme even more.

I really like how the quilt is not too feminine so both of them can enjoy it.


I feel so privileged to have their love and support as I test out my creative journey. Making this for them is the least I could do.

17 comments:

  1. JanSunday, May 31, 2015

    it's lovely. also love a fall palette and NO triangles lol!

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    1. ElizabethTuesday, June 02, 2015

      Thanks. Yes. I love that it has no triangles too!

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  2. AnonymousTuesday, June 02, 2015

    How sweet! My mother in law quilts and it's definitely it's own love language

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    1. ElizabethTuesday, June 02, 2015

      For sure. I always think loving thoughts when I make it so I hope the recipient can feel the love that was put into all it both with feeling and in the time I put into it.

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  3. AnonymousTuesday, June 02, 2015

    Aw how precious! I bet they absolutely loved this!

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  4. Refashionably LateTuesday, June 02, 2015

    It's beautiful! I envy those that know how to use a needle and thread! I don't even know how to sew on a button! I'll learn someday! Beautiful work!

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    1. ElizabethThursday, June 04, 2015

      Thanks! It is definitely satisfying to make something on your own.

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  5. Brittany@TheLadyLawyerTuesday, June 02, 2015

    How pretty! Quilting is truly an artform!

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    1. ElizabethFriday, June 05, 2015

      Thanks Brittany. I enjoy the creative outlet for sure!

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  6. JessicaTuesday, June 02, 2015

    You are very talented!!!

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  7. Channing CallahanTuesday, June 02, 2015

    Aw, this was such a sweet thing to do for your grandparents! The quilt is beautiful! :)

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    1. ElizabethFriday, June 05, 2015

      Thanks Channing. I just felt for all they have done for me I should share the talents I've inherited from them with them.

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  8. UnknownThursday, June 04, 2015

    It came out beautifully and for a great purpose. Excellent job!

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    1. ElizabethFriday, June 05, 2015

      Thanks Katie. It was a fun challenge and even more special to give to such deserving recipients.

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  9. ElizabethTuesday, June 09, 2015

    My pleasure - I love your Fiber Tuesdays!

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