February 20, 2008
now and then
Angeline and Kia's quilt
I spent an absolutely wonderful weekend with my oldest friend, Angeline, who's getting married next month, and her sister Badieh and her family. She's very modern and fashionable (as well as being very loving and tender-hearted) so I made her a quilt in a (hopefully) modern style using the colors from her wedding invitation. I always try to learn something new with each quilt, and this time there were many new things: hand cutting the angles on each piece to try to make them all different so that to look funky, using colors that are to someone else's taste but still trying to make it look good in my eyes, machine-quilting paisleys, and generally trying to make it look fashionable in that updated 70's way. It was well received but if I did it again I would probably reverse the color scheme so that it would be more subtle.
As always, I really enjoyed my time to myself. To actually get to complete a sentence without interrupton while catching up with friends was so great. Just like old times. Except we're all so much older now! It's really weird because we're still the same people but we're not thirteen any more. Kind of hard to reconcile because I don't feel much different than I did then.
It's beautiful. Are you guys going to be at the wedding? I hope so! It would be so nice to see you all again!
Posted by: Heather at February 21, 2008 10:30 AMAbsolutely lovely and definitely modern! Your thoughtfulness shines through in so many ways with those sweet, sweet quilts of yours!!
Posted by: liza at February 21, 2008 10:46 AMThe paisleys are great! And I love those sparklies. I'm so glad you posted a pic. Now I can see the forms and waves you mentioned Saturday. I know it's not traditional, but I'd love to see a piece sometime in which all the quilting thread is much darker (or lighter) than the material so the patterns are showcased. I love your free-form creations.
Mom
Posted by: Nana at February 22, 2008 12:07 AMhello my dear!!!!! it was FABULOUS to see you last weekend. kia and i LOVE the quilt and have snuggled up with it often since then. it couldn't be more beautiful! thank you for the most thoughtful and creative gift... i love it not only because it reminds me of the colors and designs of our wedding but also because i think about you and all the time and attention you spent creating it. we will cherish it always!!!! much love to you and the fam! can't wait to see you next month... yay!!!! :)
Posted by: angeline at February 22, 2008 12:43 PMamazing! next time I visit the U.S. you could give a quilting tutorial just for me, OK? I can always use more arts and crafts knowledge. It's quite stunning.
Posted by: lucy in valdivia at February 22, 2008 05:29 PMamazing! next time I visit the U.S. you could give a quilting tutorial just for me, OK? I can always use more arts and crafts knowledge. It's quite stunning.
Posted by: lucy in chile at February 22, 2008 05:30 PM