Many of you may have read my earlier post on this quilt, but the rules of the contest ask that we write the story behind the quilt. Here goes! I named this quilt The Blustery Day because that is my favorite Winnie the Pooh story that I used to read to the kids when they were little. Up to the point when I started this quilt I had made tons of quilts for other people but had never actually made one for myself. Soooo after I recovered from cancer I decided to make a quilt for me! My favorite season is fall hence all the fall colors :) I actually can't remember where I got the pattern from which leads me to my next point. I got the top finished for this about 7 years ago. It actually went together pretty quickly because I was so excited to see all the colors splashed on the "canvas" together.
Then I hit a road block and couldn't decide how to quilt it or what color binding to use and there it sat. In the mean time, we had purchased our first house (after 25 years of marriage believe it or not) and my mom passed away which was tough. We moved into a loft home so I hung the quilt top on the banister for the last 6 years! I was also having some trouble with my shoulder and neck muscles so I wasn't quilting as much for a few years. THEN I got some physical therapy, lost a bunch of weight, got on a healthier life style and BACK TO QUILTING YAY!!! I decided to do some good old fashioned stippling for the quilt top and outline quilting around the leaves and a deep green binding to replicate the border of green pine trees that always hightlight the beautiful fall colors every year.
That's my story. I hope you enjoy your journey through the festival today!! Thanks for coming on over. See you again soon! I have lots more fabulous creations on the way and I would love nothing more than to share them with you and see yours! Leave a comment and I'll come visit you. :)
Such a beautiful quilt! But everything on your blog is beautiful! I love this little festival, it is so fun to meet new quilters! Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being a survivor! I love the quilt and the colors are perfect for the Festival!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
I love it :)
ReplyDeleteI love the stories behind the quilt -- so many represent a life change of some sort.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful quilt. I'm glad you finally were able to finish it. It's wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to have stumpled on your blog through the Bloggers' Quilt Festival! You and I live very near each other, I live in the Sturbridge area. Actually, today I took my dog for a hike through Spencer State Park! I'm adding your blog to my google reader, can't wait to read more. :)
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I love this one! It's so cheerful! Thanks for sharing your story.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely happy ending. Love leaves on quilts, thank-you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWay to go on being a survivor. I hope you never have to fight that battle again. I love the quilt you showed for the blogger’s festival, but I like your "Hugs and Kisses for Daddy" even better, nice job on both of them!
ReplyDeleteNice quilt. Love the name of it. it's perfect to cuddle up with on a blustery day.
ReplyDeleteGreat colors for your quilt. It is beautiful. Glad you were able to finally finish it. Thanks for sharing your story and quilt.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt. I love the colors! I am a WInnie The Pooh fan too!
ReplyDeleteLove the fall colors. The quilt is great/
ReplyDeleteGreat name for your quilt! Interesting color choices make it a standout.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning quilt- I love leaf quilts and the border is absolutely gorgeous- I am glad that you kept one so beautiful for your own family to enjoy. It is so cheerful and hopeful.
Thanks for sharing- Hope you are getting a chance to look at some quilts in the festival- there are some real beauties.
Warmest regards,
Anna
My grandson is a "warrior" too, so I know the feelings you must have in this quilt. I love the colors and the coziness of it!
ReplyDeleteGood for you for hanging in there. Isn't Winnie the Pooh great :) Your quilt is beautiful. Love the contrast between the sunflowers and the pieced leaves.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the story. It is a beautiful quilt. I love the border fabric. I am glad you made something for yourself.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that you are back to quilting. It is a lovely quilt. Thanks for sharing your story.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! I'm so glad that you didn't give up on it even after you left it for such a long time. I've learned not to feel guilty about doing this. The inspiration and motivation will come when the time is right.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty quilt...
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely name for a beautiful quilt! Thank you for visiting Thistle Cove Farm and for following; I am happy to return the kindness. The Christmas countdown button is cute and we're expecting snow tomorrow as well.
ReplyDeleteLike you said...sew much to do! And to knit, felt, muck the barn, clean out the gardens...the list grows and grows...
Great name - I too loved Pooh's Blustery Day. Great story too, I'm so glad it had a good ending.
ReplyDeleteThe autumn colours are my favourites too, so I was bound to love this quilt.
It's lovely. It really reminds me of fall
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt and congrats to you for getting healthier! Great name for the quilt too! :)
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