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Sunday, September 1, 2013

Comfort quilt

Comfort quilts. The reason for creating them is often a sad, miserable turn of events in someone’s life. 

 The mom of one of my daughter’s close friends received news no one ever deserves to get. I suggested Simone contact Victoria’s Quilts and request a quilt for her. Simone asked if I would consider making a quilt suited to the mom’s tastes. Simone and I chose fabrics via Facetime and I got started. 

I have never designed, pieced, quilted and bound a quilt so quickly.

I used  a variety of fabrics from my rather extensive collection, a backing I had picked up in Maine and Omni natural thread. Simone requested a poly batting so that the quilt would be puffy and cuddly.
I used some of my new skills learned in a workshop with DeLoa Jones and completed it with freehand continuous quilting.

I hope it brings some measure of comfort as our friend receives treatment.



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11 comments:

  1. Marjorie HenwoodSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Beautiful job Jennifer!!!

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  2. JSV2012September 1, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Thanks, Marjorie!!

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  3. Holly mcLeanSeptember 2, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    That is such a pretty quilt! I love the design and the colors your quilting is fantastic too.

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  4. LoretteCSeptember 2, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Beautiful! She will appreciate the warmth it brings! Great job Jennifer.

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  5. JSV2012September 2, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Thanks, Holly! I appreciate your comment!

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  6. JSV2012September 2, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Thanks, Lorette! I hope it is well received.

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  7. Nancy ElaschukSeptember 4, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    What a beautiful quilt! She will love it, love it, love it.

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  8. Nancy ElaschukSeptember 4, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    A Beautiful Quilt Jen, A bright spot in a difficult time. She will love it!

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  9. JSV2012September 4, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Thanks! Maybe I did learn something after all...lol....Thanks again for all your patience that day - I know waiting for me was not the most fun way to spend time!

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  10. Debbi SmithSeptember 12, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    My heart is full. I really can't think of anything more appropriate to say right now. I certainly know how talented you are Jenn but knowing that you made it for me is so special. I have received wonderful things from so many people and feel extremely blessed. I love that you and Simone collaborated on this project. You know how much she has always meant to me! I love the pattern, the colors, the stitching, the backing and the size. Just perfect for cuddling up with. It will be something I will treasure long past this journey I am on.

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  11. JSV2012September 14, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    Simone was thrilled to gift this to you and was so glad she got to visit before she had to head out once again. She put a lot of thought into the fabric choices and the color combination and the design had to meet her approval; she was just so happy she was right in her choices for you! We hope when you use it you are reminded that we are thinking of you and behind you every step of your journey.

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