Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Pictures
  • Husband's Christmas gift >
  • Husband's Christmas gift

  • Husband's Christmas gift

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 01-15-2019, 10:20 AM
      #1  
    Super Member
    Thread Starter
     
    AlvaStitcher's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Aug 2013
    Location: Sunny Florida, USA
    Posts: 1,051
    Default Husband's Christmas gift

    [ATTACH=CONFIG]606799[/ATTACH]Thought I would share a picture of the quilt that I made for my DH. I started making the blocks (all paper-pieced) over the past few years as I saw a pattern I liked. I was trying to portray his life with me over the past almost 40 years.
    From the top row: Church-honoring our ministry for the last 25 years or so to children
    Green tree frog: he has a pocket frog that he wore in his suit pocket that the kids loved.
    Sailboat: he is a sailor and honoring that part of him
    airplane: he is a pilot (although he has given up his license since becoming diabetic. His plane was a small experimental aircraft in red and white.
    Second row: Heart in gold red, white and blue: his military service in the Navy
    Cat: we have had a few cats in our life together although none right now
    Cross: Honoring our faith in Christ
    Dog: Similar to our 2 most recent dogs, Lhasa Apso
    Third row: We had a small coral frame house for over 37 years before moving to our present location
    Groom the heart and bride honoring our marriage of 42 years and going strong.
    fourth row:Fish, he used to scuba dive a lot in younger years
    Lego man: Honoring our son and 2 grandsons who love playing with the blocks. And yes my 39 year old son still loves building with them. Son used to enjoy wearing Hawaiian print shirts so used wild fabric.
    Tardis, DH enjoys watching Dr. Who
    Uncle Sam hat: love of country
    Last row, His initials
    Palm Tree: grew up in Florida
    Meander quilted but with leaves in sashing. When I met him, he had a small plant nursery.
    The border is a print of children, school buses and teachers. He worked with children not only in the church but also volunteered for about 15 years in an elementary school close to the church.
    Sorry for the long post but wanted to explain the meaning of using these particular block patterns.
    After he looked over the quilt he mentioned I should have left some blank blocks because he isn't done living yet. LOL I told them they could be put on the back.
    Attached Thumbnails pete.jpg  
    AlvaStitcher is offline  
    Old 01-15-2019, 10:27 AM
      #2  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: May 2009
    Location: NY
    Posts: 10,590
    Default

    Don't apologize for the long post. I absolutely loved reading the significance and meaning of each block you chose and LOL at his comment about leaving a blank block because he wasn't done (which is rather clever of him). Great quilt.
    feline fanatic is offline  
    Old 01-15-2019, 11:00 AM
      #3  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Oct 2011
    Location: Missouri
    Posts: 4,061
    Default

    Beautiful quilt !! I like the personal meanings of the blocks and the border.
    MaryMo is offline  
    Old 01-15-2019, 11:07 AM
      #4  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Aug 2013
    Posts: 9,299
    Default

    Very thoughtful and meaningful motifs you put together. Bravo! What a variety of interests he has had, and commitment to what he puts his heart into. What a sense of humor, too--leave an blank block. LOL
    zozee is offline  
    Old 01-15-2019, 11:26 AM
      #5  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Location: Eastern Washington
    Posts: 29,525
    Default

    Such a personal and interesting quilt for him! It is very evident that you took lots of time to make the special blocks. Well done!
    Mariposa is offline  
    Old 01-15-2019, 11:33 AM
      #6  
    Super Member
     
    toogie's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2018
    Location: Southern USA
    Posts: 2,067
    Default

    My first thought was, 'what an odd quilt for a husband/grown man'. However, my second thought after reading the meaning behind each block was, 'how thoughtful of his wife to put each part of their lives into a quilt'. I recently made one for my husband for our 50th anniversary. I embroidered events in our lives. The family loves it and he shows it to anyone who he can drag in to look-lol-I know your husband loves his too. Good work!
    toogie is offline  
    Old 01-15-2019, 12:08 PM
      #7  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
    Posts: 9,475
    Default

    Very nice and so personal for your hubby. He will treasure your wonderful thoughts that went into this quilt
    Jordan is offline  
    Old 01-15-2019, 12:44 PM
      #8  
    Power Poster
     
    QuiltnNan's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2011
    Location: western NY formerly MN, FL, NC, SC
    Posts: 51,430
    Default

    very nicely done
    QuiltnNan is offline  
    Old 01-15-2019, 01:20 PM
      #9  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: May 2017
    Location: Sunny Florida
    Posts: 4,431
    Default

    A special quilt with a special story and well-treasured memories.
    Rhonda K is offline  
    Old 01-15-2019, 01:50 PM
      #10  
    Super Member
     
    osewme's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Apr 2011
    Location: Texas
    Posts: 5,546
    Default

    Thanks for sharing your life memories with us through your beautiful quilt of love. What a very special quilt for him to enjoy all the rest of your days together.
    osewme is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    BeckySt
    Pictures
    47
    12-21-2012 06:40 PM
    live2teach
    Pictures
    18
    09-23-2012 07:08 PM
    Chasing Hawk
    Pictures
    92
    04-01-2011 08:35 PM
    Quiltforme
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    24
    12-29-2010 01:14 AM
    Papa John
    Main
    13
    01-10-2010 08:31 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter