The traditional gift for a 5th anniversary is wood, so keeping that in mind, this is the gift I made for DH for our anniversary yesterday (I did not make it yesterday it took me about a week working on it on and off till the last big push.

It's right on the limit of what I know how to do. I stuffed the tree, and while I've done stuffed applique before, It was only once.

I also used ribbon embroidery for the three blue butterflies in the clouds. I bent a needle putting those on, but at least now I can say I've done it.

Just to make sure the gift had "wood" on it (per my husband's request) I used tree branches at the top and the bottom to hold it like a scroll, that only sort of worked because all the tree branches I could find after dark on the 2nd were bent, so it is a little "wiggly".

Very nice Elizabeth. Bet DH really loved it.

What a wonderful desigh, I love it. You are so talented. Congratulations

:lol: He told me it was "great" that's way he says about everything I make. I've heard it so many times I'm not even sure what it means. He certainly didn't get all lovely dovey weapy or anything of the sort, but at least he hung it up for me. :D

You did a great job on that! :)

You did a nice job I really like the idea. GOOD FOR YOU>

Great idea and a very thoughtful gift :D
Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks, I wasn't sure how to quilt it, but as soon as I put it the the sewing machine I knew that echo quilting was the way to go. I liked the outwardly ripple effect. :D

Men!

That is sooo sweet!! You did a great job! Happy Anniversary!!! wishing you two many many many more!!

Congrats what a great idea :D :D :D

It is a beautiful and sweet gift!

PS give hubby a thesauras or a list of words you like to hear when admiring your work.

Happy Anniversary :wink: How many years??? It's a beautiful quilt and I'm sure he will really cherish it because you made it for him.

Great job,Elizabeth. I love the quilting.

judee

We've been married five years now.

A Thesauras! That's a great idea Celeste, I'll have to dig ours out and keep it next to the sewing machine.

Well if he doesn't cherish it I will. :D

Nice job!!

Love the echo quilting! You know guys, sometimes they don't know how to express themselves! I'm sure you made his heart flutter with such a thoughtful gift.