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.






13 comments:

Lin said...

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

ButterZ said...

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

Chookyblue...... said...

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

Joy from Days Filled With Joy said...

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

Fiona said...

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

loulee said...

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

Susan said...

Wow a lovely quilt!

Maria said...

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….

kiwikid said...

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

Dawn said...

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

Michelle Ridgway said...

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

jude's page said...

Well done, 2 quilts in one!

Helen said...

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