Wedding Quilt
The wedding is done, the celebration is over. It was a lovely late afternoon when we gathered at a beautiful farm outside of St. Louis, Missouri, to celebrate the wedding of two special people. It was a ceremony full of joy, delight, and a few happy tears.
Now I can show you the final photos of the wedding quilt. It was one of my favorite quilts to make, because the fabric was so amazing to work with.
The quilt was a kit from Hawthorne Threads using Maureen Cracknell’s Garden Dreamer fabrics. I chose the fabric because the couple enjoys the outdoors, growing a garden, raising animals, and all sorts of things I know very little about. I thought the design on the fabrics would resonate with them.
The pattern itself was quite simple to do, so the blocks came together easily. The fabric has a beautiful hand! I absolutely loved working with it. I have a little stash leftover that I’m hoarding for now, until I decide what I want to make from it.
The quilt backing was as much fun as the front.
Here’s a picture of Connie’s beautiful quilting. She did a simple wavy line throughout the quilt. You can also get a little peek at some of the fun garden designs on the fabric.
She added some fun, playful spheres.
Here’s a photo of the quilting from the back.
The quilt finished at 60″ x 60″, a perfect size for picnics, snuggling under watching a movie, or draping over a chair. Wouldn’t it look lovely draped over a porch swing?
Luke & Amanda, I had so much fun making this quilt for you. May you have many, many years of happiness together, and may the adventures continue!
Linking up today with Beth at Cooking Up Quilts and Beth at Love Laugh Quilt.
Enjoy your Monday, everyone! Happy quilting!
Wendy
16 Comments
catpatches
Beautiful quilt…lovely quilting. Long and happy life together, Luke and Amanda.
piecefulwendy
Thank you, Barbara!
Vicki in MN
A very sweet quilt with fun fabrics, I see why you had so much fun making it. Love the shot on your wall with the basket!
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Vicki! I was just grateful the weather let me sneak in some decent photos before more rain came!
Beth @ Cooking Up Quilts
It is a beautiful quilt Wendy. That backing!! Can you tell me what that is? I love the quilting; I’m going to copy those wavy lines on a quilt for my sister. 🙂
piecefulwendy
Beth, the backing is also from Maureen Cracknel’a Garden Dreamer linel. It’s called Love Garden in Vibrant. Isn’t it fun?
Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting
What a sweet quilt! And that backing!!! Wow! Where did you get that?
piecefulwendy
Nancy, the backing is also from Maureen Cracknel’a Garden Dreamer linel. It’s called Love Garden in Vibrant.
karenfae
pretty quilt – I bet they loved it
poweredbyquilting
beautiful quilt!!! <3
norma
Gorgeous! Very lucky couple
somethingrosemade14
I love everything about this quilt, especially the pattern. Was it exclusive to the kit or is the pattern available separately? Inquiring Shopping Sister wants to know.
piecefulwendy
Well, Rose, you’re gonna be happy. The pattern is a free download on Hawthorne Thread’s site. In the search box, type Garden Dreamer, then click on one of the fabrics. When that page comes up, you’ll see the free pattern download on the page.
Louise Hornor
Oh, Wendy, it’s beautiful!! And how perfect that the back is called “Love Garden” for a wedding quilt 🙂 They will treasure this for years to come, I’m sure. Such a loving and generous gift!
Kate
Beautifully done! I really like how the pattern came out on your pieced back. The colors on the front really glow. What a thoughtful gift.
Sparkle On with Abbie
Wendy, your quilt is beautiful. I love the colors and the backing fabric. A couple could not wish for a better gift.
Also, I love your photos and the picnic basket, it made me feel nostalgic cause I haven’t seen a real basket like that on a long time!