This quilt was made for my parents' 40th wedding anniversary that was last month. I wrote more about it a couple weeks ago, if you're interested. The supernova pattern is from Freshly Pieced, and my color scheme was inspired by Lee's finished quilt that can be seen here.
Here's a closer shot so you can see the quilting better:
I did figure-8 type loops in the diagonal and straight color strips, spirals alternating with spiral flowers in the center 9-patches, and (sort of) straight line quilting in the gray triangle background pieces. The border is quilted with names. Our family includes me and my 5 siblings, our 6 spouses, and we have 16 kids all together. 16... is that right? Everyone's names are quilted in that outer border. But not my parents' names. I put them on the back:
I'm so glad this is finished. One day I think I might make another one for me to keep. These colors were so fun to work with and it was fun making a secret project for my mom and dad. I've been working on some other projects and I'll be back to share more about them soon!
19 comments:
It's stunning, Vicki! The names on the back are so much fun and your quilting is just amazing!!!
Beautiful, Vicki!
WOW! This is gorgeous! I didn't know how to quilt my Supernova so stayed very conservative. I love LOVE what you've done with your quilting. What a special gift for your folks.
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
Really beautiful. I love it all -- the colors, the quilting, the special backing. Great job
Oh, Vicki, it's absolutely wonderful. I love everything about it -- and I bet your folks do, too!
I love your quilt! The colours and placement are really wonderful and your quilting is amazing! A beautiful present.
I'm loving this quilt and the quilting is really amazing!! Bravo :)
Vicki, this is fantastic!! I love everything about it: colors, amazing quilting but your parents names on the back are the icing on top. So awesome.
Oh what a lovely quilt. I'm sure your parents are just amazed and what a wonderful anniversary gift especIally for 40 Years! Beautiful quilt and beautiful gift.
Beautiful Vicki! I love the quilting. And their names on the back? Perfect touch.
Beautiful job Vicki!
I especially like the childrens names in the borders.
I'm sure your parents will cherish it like we do ours.
It really brightens up our room.
Thanks!
vicki, this is FANTASTIC! THe bright colors just POP off the grey, and the quilting is AWESOME!!!! Love the back as well - BRAVO!!!!
It looks beautiful! thank you so much :)
I love thus quilt. Your color choices are so bright and happy. Beautiful!
Love it with the grey in between. So unique.
Beautiful work. Your parents will treasure this. What a wonderful family heirloom you have created!
You did such a great job and i have never seen s quilt design like it
In this post and others about the supernova, you give loads of info about the quilting, I really appreciate that, as so often it's just not mentioned at all.
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