Thursday, February 16, 2012

Sally's Quilt ......

Sally is one of my SIL's (we married brothers)
... she just turned 50... and celebrated 30 years married bliss....

I started this quilt last year (so it was one of my UFO's listed earlier this year)
and finished it in January so it could be posted over to England....


I used a Jelly Roll in Portabello Market for the blocks ...





Some detail of the quilting.... I used a variegated thread.... four leaves at each block and concentric petals at the sides... and feathers for the borders....


a pretty label

I love this backing fabric.....


I hope this keeps Sally snug - they are having some very cold weather

35 comments:

Anonymous said...

oh Fiona it is so beautiful,Sally will be very happy with this i am sure,well done.xx

Sue said...

Gorgeous quilt, lucky Sally. It's so much fun to finish off a quilt and send it to it's new home.

Marilyn said...

Beautiful quilt Fiona. Love the backing fabric. Sally will be so thrilled with it.

In stitches and seams said...

I think she will just love it and feel the warm of your hugs in it
in stitches

Narelle said...

Just gorgeous and I'm sure it will be much loved.

Sharon - Lilabelle Lane said...

Such a beautiful quilt. Sally will feel your love every time she catches a glimps of it and snuggles up under it xx

Jeanette said...

Beautiful quilt. The backing fabric is gorgeous. Hugs,

Unknown said...

WOW what a Beautiful Quilt...Your Label is Great..I'm sure Sally will just love it..
cheers

Christine M said...

Your quilt is beautiful Fiona. I'm sure Sally will love it.

Melody said...

What a beautiful gift, I love your fabric choice - I've got a half finished quilt in the same range.

Sheila said...

It is beautiful Fiona and she will definitely love it and your quilting is great too!

Just Ramblin' said...

You SIL is going to love it. It really is lovely. Nola

KaHolly said...

I love the label!! She's going to be so delighted!

RandR Serenity said...

My most favourite fabric range to date. I have Layer cake, jelly roll and yardage but can't cut into it yet. One day perhaps.
Your quilt is beautiful.
If Sally does not like it please send it my way ;-)
Hugs

regan said...

Sweet quilt.....your quilting is great!.....and that label is adorable! Love it!

Sue SA said...

It's beautiful and your machine quilting is fab, very impressed that you do feathers, a very professional finish.

Larissa said...

Beautiful quilt!! ... Love the quilting!!!

Jennifer said...

That's lovely.....and I'm sure it will be appreciated!

Karen said...

This is a lovely quilt and it's great to see it finished. A lovely gift!

Anonymous said...

Fab quilt.I'm sure you SIL will love and treasure it. Great finish.

Wendy said...

It is a beautiful quilt, you have got very good at your machine quilting! Love the label on the back too.

marina said...

just gorgeous! the border really frames it well. The backing looks quite vintage. You have done a great job of the quilting!

Teresa F. said...

Wonderful quilt. I love the fabrics you used. I agree with you,he backing is most. beautiful. She will be very pleased with it!

Michelle Ridgway said...

It is really beautiful Fiona. I am sue she will love it and it will become a treasured keepsake. How neat you married brothers.

Cheryll said...

It's beautiful... how could your SIL not LoVe it!

Maria said...

Love Sally's quilt and I am sure she will too...

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Bubz......wow....just so lovely....

Sunnybec said...

It's beautiful Fiona, I love the colours, she is going to love it.... can I be your adopted sister please LOL. The weather is getting a little warmer over here, our snow has nearly gone - soon be summer!! Hugs x

Joy said...

Fiona I just love this quilt! Your SIL will be overjoyed I'm sure. Portobello is such a gawjus range and you've really made it pop.
Love it!!!
Hugs,
Joy :o)

Susan said...

Just beautiful - piecing and quilting - how lucky for Sally that she married that brother! And I love your new blog header - you must have a fantastic camera

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

It's gorgeous and such a lovely gift to give!

Allie said...

That quilt is just stunning, sweetie, she'll love it! I love how you did the label too. Great pic in your header, and I LOVE the pics of your trip, wow I'd love to go there!

Grethe said...

Such a lovely flower in your header,and this post is so pleasant to read. I`m sure Sally is overwelmed:-) Yes,super fabrics as well as such a great one for the backing as well.

Love Bears All Things said...

I love the fabric in the SIL quilt...
Mama Bear

Bec said...

Such a gorgeous quilt! Love the fabrics so much....LOL!

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