This quilt is made from a kit - Frivols #8. The fabrics and pattern are American Jane. I made this quilt for my Aunt Carol -- she has had a challenging year and I hope giving this to her will remind her how much we love her.
She now only lives about 45 minutes from me, and although I have seen her several times in the last year, I have never been to her house. So my sister-in-law stopped by her house to visit her -- she then told me a little about her house so I would have some clue about what style of quilt I should go for. She told me her house is classy, traditional, and the background colors are browns. I am not sure I got it right, but I do like the quilt and hope she will too!
I was named after my Aunt Carol so I have always felt a little bit closer to her. She lived in a different state, which we would drive to each summer. I remember always thinking she was so funny (which she is!) I was especially touched when she flew out to my house to visit right before I left to serve an LDS mission in Brazil. And I will never forget the fun package she sent me while I was there -- I have a pretty stunning picture of me -- sweaty, sunburned, and happily wearing some halloween socks. :) She is also very stylish and artistic, which made me even more nervous to pick out this pattern.
I did not have enough background fabric for the border (Ivory Terra by P&B Textiles.) I did have some Terra in a darker tan shade. When I first put it on my design wall I thought I liked it. But as I walked by the next few days, I felt it was too strong. I finally ended up turning the fabric over to the wrong side. It worked. The contrast is there, but not so strong.
I quilted this with straight lines across the middle, and a loopy pattern around the border. This time it turned out even better than I expected! Yay!
It's hard to tell in the picture, but the back is a navy/white gingham and some red/white leaves. Binding is a fun checker that I think is by Sweetwater.
I am linking up to Finish It Up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts.
