Alpaca Show Ribbon Quilt
 

My neice shows Alpacas and asked me to do something with her show ribbons. I cut them apart (saving the rosettes for a future wreath project). I washed and ironed the ribbons and played with designs. I needed a simple design . I cut 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" white squares to sew the ribbons to, as they were not the same size. I ended up using about 6 ribbons per square, placing the ribbons to see the printing and I had to use some plain ribbon as I ran out of the printed one. Sewed the sguares together and just glued the batting and back (she will just hang it) and simply tied it. I was able to find a heavy Llama fabric for the back. She was thrilled.

That is such a great idea and execution! What a celebration of both of your hobbies/passions!

Great job! What a great idea.

So pretty!

Very creative idea! What a great display quilt for your niece. Nice work.

wow, lots of ribbons, makes a colorful quilt and a good memory item.

Your niece was quite accomplished in her field and you displayed them creatively in a piece she can show proudly.

Of course she was thrilled! It shows your love for her and your beautiful work. Good for you!

Your work is so original. That llama fabric is quite a "find". Thanks for sharing these views with us. So inspiring!!