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Old 10-17-2013, 06:35 AM
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Default Ode to Gee's Bend

hi

in an effort to clear the ufo atmosphere, i finally got this one all stitched up.

it is based on a mccall's pattern, the first time i have ever used a commercial quilting pattern. i wanted to do something in the style of the gee's bend quilts (which i love love love) but i didn't quite have the courage to set out on my own. the fabrics were a gift from an internet friend whose mom was a long time (and incredibly gifted) quilter.

seemed like a good match - the red, white and blue - to honour a rich american quilting tradition. the label tries to represent the infinite giving and receiving we engage in when we quilt, and the gratitude i feel for all the quilters that have gone before me.

this one is a little strange in that it looks SO SO SO much more lovely all crumpled on a bed than hanging on the line.

hope your fall is bringing you project completions too. it really does feel wonderful to sleep under them!

thanks for looking!

aileen
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