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Thursday, August 26, 2021

Luka's Quilt

Many years ago - in a group that I belong to - KQ girls - each of us made 9 patch blocks for each other's birthdays.  I asked for Novelty fabrics in the corners and bright colors in the other blocks.

I think I added to the blocks I was given - with a vague idea of making I Spy quilts for my two girls when they had children - both girls were still at school - maybe High School - so it was all very much - "one day....".
In 2014, on retreat  (#1 and  #2)  I put two tops together - DD1 was married - no children at that stage and DD2 was unattached.....and then I put them away.

Now that Grandson #1 is 2 - I thought it was time to make a quilt.  I asked DD1 what she would like on the back and she suggested Australian animals, so I purchased some panels and made the back with a great Aboriginal fabric around it.

I had it quilted by the wonderful Quilting Fairy (aka Fiona) who quilted around the animals and scenery.

It's now been delivered to Luka and he is having a great time identifying the images.  He is in Townsville- so it probably won't get a lot of use as a snuggle under quilt, but I hope he still enjoys it.






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13 comments:

  1. LinAugust 26, 2021 at 4:21 PM

    Nice to finally use those blocks Susan and a great finish. xx

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  2. ButterZAugust 26, 2021 at 6:15 PM

    You have used the same panel I am about to do. My plan is so different. Yours looks great

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  3. Chookyblue......August 26, 2021 at 7:48 PM

    Oh wow..... Both sides look great....

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  4. Joy from Days Filled With JoyAugust 26, 2021 at 11:48 PM

    Love that both sides are full of fun stuff to look at! I'm sure Luka will have lots of fun with it! xx

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  5. FionaAugust 27, 2021 at 6:54 AM

    Luka is lucky to have such a clever nana/gran .... its so lovely and colourful...
    Hugz

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  6. louleeAugust 27, 2021 at 7:31 AM

    A two sided quilt, great fun for a young man.

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  7. SusanAugust 28, 2021 at 12:51 AM

    Wow a lovely quilt!

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  8. MariaAugust 28, 2021 at 1:45 AM

    Great to finally have all the blocks made into a quilt and it’s turned into a good reversible one….
    Good one for Luka to play on….

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  9. kiwikidAugust 28, 2021 at 9:11 AM

    Wonderful quilt, your grandsons will get a lot of fun from that.

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  10. DawnAugust 28, 2021 at 8:18 PM

    It’s a great way for the grandchildren to learn about Australian animals. He will love it, I’m sure

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  11. Michelle RidgwayAugust 28, 2021 at 8:40 PM

    Wonderful quilt for Luka. All my Grandkids love theirs....Mr 13 still takes his in the car in the mornings when its cold lol!

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  12. jude's pageAugust 29, 2021 at 7:32 PM

    Well done, 2 quilts in one!

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  13. HelenSeptember 6, 2021 at 8:18 PM

    The quilt looks fantastic on both sides Susan.... well done....

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