When Patty sent me this black and white quilt top, I didn't know the story behind it. I only knew that she didn't want the quilting to overshadow the piecing and design of the top. So I gave her a call to find out if she had something specific in mind.
I was surprised to find out that she had not made the top. It had been made by a friend's 90 year old grandmother. As if that wasn't special enough, this quilt top was going to be the LAST quilt she planned to make. It was made up of logcabin blocks created from a variety of black and white prints. The quilter added a little "zing" to the quilt top by using a deep forest green fabric with a black design in it. I loved the look.
The workmanship on this quilt was amazing. I was so honored to get to quilt it. I was really pleased with the outcome.
I know the recipient of this quilt appreciates just how special it is.
The other black and white quilt was made by my friend Felicia. It's a wedding gift for her niece. This star design has such visual impact. I know it's going to look great on a bed. In fact, I've already auditioned it on my bed!
I quilted an all-over swirl design in the black areas with black thread and a leaf and vine design in the white areas with white thread. Thanks to one of my favorite threads, Glide, I was able to use white thread in the bobbin for the entire quilt....no white pokies showing up with the black top thread!!
I can't wait to see this quilt at the wedding shower with the big pillows that Felicia made to match!
I'm so blessed to be able to be a part of so many wonderful quilts!
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