Stars fell on North Carolina (apology to Alabama!) a few weeks ago, "Stars Over Leehaven", that is! This quilt arrived here as a flimsie from Quiltdiva Julie in TN who had set the friendship blocks together in this dynamic setting (front and back!) for our dear friend Karen Dianne, from FL. Sundance worked her magic, stitching pretty swirls all over the surface with a bright turquoise thread, adding movement and texture. KD had requested a wool batt, this was a first for me as far as quilting goes, it behaved quite well and the quilting took on a whole new (deeper) dimension; I absolutely love it! It is soft, warm and oh-so lightweight. Another first for Sundance and me... quilting a reversible quilt! The back contains signature blocks and more stars!
Now it's off again; this time to Nancy, who blogs near Philadelphia, she will add the binding before it's final, homeward journey back to FL. It's fitting that Nancy should finish it, she initiated this block swap idea a while back and just take a look now at what she started! Blogging is what drew us together... Karen Dianne and Nancy and Julie and me, and now we're bound by so much more; meaningful, mutual friendship... and a quilt!
Life is Good!
15 comments:
Oh, Debbie . . . sigh (of happiness) !
Nancy was one of the first bloggers who commented on my post, and led me to you, karendianne, and so many other wonderful women. How lovely that you all made her a quilt that is so gorgeous!
It is beautiful!
It looks beautiful! I knew it would.
This quilt is stunning!! The Amish had it right with using bright colors on black -- the contrast and depth are superb. Quiltdivajulie did a great job assembling, you and Sundance did a marvelous job bringing Stars Over Leehaven (SOL) to life, and I am sure Nancy will bind the whole effort together magnificently. And what a lovely testement to friendship! This quilt will wrap KD in its warmth for years to come.
BTW, Nancy is what my Jewish friends would call a Yenta, but instead of making romantic matches, she gently spawns relationships all through the bloggity universe. Look at all of the friendships that have been nudged from Near Philadelphia!
gorgeous!!
Love all the stars, and bet you use a wool batting again...
It's just beautiful! The swirls are perfect for the stars. I know KDL will love it! Isn't wool batting a dream? I use it all the time. My favorite combo, flannel backing and wool batting.
What a beautiful quilt from some beautiful friends!
What a great quilt. All of you have made something so beautiful for a beautiful lady.
This is just a gorgeous quilt, striking to look at, the contrast is amazing!! Ahhhhh did I tell you I love it, a beautiful blend of talents I would say! Have a wonderful week!
A beautiful quilt and a lovely story of dear friendships brought together through quilting and blogging.
Great work! It's gorgeous and I'm sure Karen will love it.
Oh Debbie, I'm speechless. My spirit soars and my heart swells as I look at this beautiful expression of love, support and friendship.
I am imagining what it's going to be like covered, wrapped and held in the warmth of such love. It's an amazing feeling of anticipation.
Sparkling Love, *karendianne.
Wow! You girls do such fantastic work!
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