I really channeled by 70's childhood with this quilt. I wrote in detail about the blocks here.
The butterflies are indigo and Liberty. The border and backing are both Liberty as well, making for a very light soft quilt.
I machine quilted it very simply, with asymmetrical straight lines. It should stand up to a lot of use and washings! I free-motioned the border and included Charlotte's name.
We often call as soon as we wake up in the mornings. I love waking up this way!
In one week from NOW, we will be at the airport boarding our flight to the U.S. Our trip will be about 23 hours total door to door. And then I will be able to wrap Charlotte in a quilted hug, in person.
x gratefully,
Cynthia
What a lovely, soft quilt for Charlotte--it will be so wonderful to be able to hug her in person...
ReplyDeletegood luck on your trip hugs, Julierose
Good thing you don't have to go through the new mailing challenge. What a wonderful quilted hug that will be!
ReplyDeleteSweet finish!
ReplyDeleteI love the story behind this quilt. To be making something for your granddaughter inspired by something your grandmother made for you is really priceless.
ReplyDeleteI am excited for you to get to visit Charlotte!! What a fun age to be able to see her in person. And she will love her beautiful butterflies. :) (Oh, and the rest of the family, too.)
Looks like it will be a perfectly snuggly quilt! Enjoy your trip and all those baby hugs!
ReplyDeleteAwww. . . it turned out so cute. Hope you have a delightful trip and a fun time in the states. (Welcome Home)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet quilt for that adorable grandbaby. I'm sure you can hardly wait to get her in your arms. I know it helps that she sees you every morning: she'll feel familiar with you. I hope you have a great trip!
ReplyDeleteLove that you are continuing a family tradition. Butterflies for Charlotte is just the sweetest. I'm sure you can't wait to wrap her up in that soft cuddly quilt!
ReplyDeleteOnce again I was blocked from leaving a comment! I'll never understand Blogger and his tricks!
ReplyDeleteCharlotte will love the quilted hug, and once you are back in Japan she can get and give hugs from you through her quilt.
The butterflies makes is such a charming quilt.
Wow, this time it worked! I still don't understad Blogger!
ReplyDeleteI love your finished quilt, full of tradition and love! Charlotte and her mom will cherish this one! What a sweet fun-loving little soul, your family is blessed. Happy travels to you!
ReplyDeleteSomebody is going to LOVE this quilt. Have a wonderful happy trip!
ReplyDeleteCharming quilt! What a thrill to be going home, seeing your family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming traditional quilt. IT will surely be an instant family heirloom.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how big Charlotte is! That smile lights up the world.
Enjoy your visit!!
So nice that you can now go visit! And take her a cherished memory in the quilt reminiscent to the one you got from your Grandmother.
ReplyDeleteBy now you will be in the States and have given Charlotte lots and lots of hugs and kisses as well as her quilt! We wake up much the same as you do in the mornings!
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