Friday, June 20, 2014

Denmark

This past school year friends of mine hosted an exchange student from Denmark.  Over the course of the year my daughter and Maria became good friends and as things usually go, somewhere along the way it was decided that Maria needed a quilt as a going away present!  And of course it was short notice...so among track meets, graduation, work, getting ready for a trip and going on that trip, I worked in a quilt for Maria.

I sewed half square triangles and my daughter did the design.  Here's the first try...
 It took her about and hour and a half to finally decide what she wanted.  Finally after I showed her a design I had drawn up for another quilt, she was inspired and started this.
There were some changes made during quilt top assembly and I LOVE the finished quilt...
We made it in a knick of time-the night before Maria was flying home!


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17 comments:

  1. Pieces of CottonJune 20, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    Very cute! I love the movement in it.

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  2. River Gril QuiltsJune 20, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    I love this quilt - the colors, the design, the story behind it. It is all so good! Thanks for sharing it today.

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  3. Daytona DamselJune 20, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    Love this quilt

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  4. ShaunaJune 20, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    very pretty, great colors

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  5. Val's Quilting StudioJune 20, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Absolutely love the "movement" in her finish!!! Reminds me of a windsock spinning in the wind!

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    1. Jeni B QuiltsJune 20, 2014 at 1:59 PM

      That is exactly what we were going for!! Maria told us that Denmark is all black and white-so we injected some color for her! She also said she loves the USA because we are NOT afraid of color!

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  6. Lorna McMahonJune 20, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    Such a gorgeous design. Maria will have this pretty rainbow to remind her of her time with you and your family. What a fresh and fabulous cozy keepsake!

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  7. Soma @ inkTorrents.comJune 20, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    It is such a stunning design!! What a beautiful present to take home with her.

    -Soma

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  8. SheriJune 20, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    What a fabulous design and wonderful gift! Very generous and good of you to make such a great quilt for Maria!

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  9. KatJune 20, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    Pretty! I do love the design, too!

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  10. Michelle @ From Bolt to BeautyJune 21, 2014 at 4:46 AM

    It's a beauty! And I love how it was a collaboration between you and your daughter.

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  11. Jessica HaddenJune 21, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Beautiful! What a wonderful memory for Maria to cherish!

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  12. Caffeinated CottonJune 21, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    great design. how wonderful to have a quilt to remind her of her time spent here in the USA. wondering if you ever considered writing a pattern for this quilt?

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  13. KymberlyJune 21, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    Beautiful quilt with an equally beautiful story. Glad you were able to get it done before Maria headed home.

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  14. NanaJune 21, 2014 at 10:24 PM

    Lovely quilt and sure that Maria will treasure with all the memories forever.

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  15. AndreaJune 27, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    Simply stunning design and color play. I love the story of Maria from Denmark to go along with this lovely quilt!

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  16. AndreaJune 27, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    Quick question...what was your original square size to make your HSTs??

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