My wedding gift to my niece
 

I've been working all summer to make a wedding quilt for my niece. She said 'YES' in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris so a quilt to commemorate the day was in order. The wedding is less than 2 weeks away and I still have to put the label on the back. But, it's done enough to show now.

The quilt measures 85"x95". My niece wanted it large enough for their queen size bed. I added beads to the tower because she told me when she said 'yes', the tower lit up. Can you see the couple on the bridge? He's on his knee with the ring box in his hand. Yes, there's a glittery bead for the diamond on the ring.

Thanks for looking.

Wow, you are very talented.

What a wonderful gift and it will be so special for the special couple. Great job Auntie :)

Judy in Phx, AZ

It's a lovely remembrance and wonderful gift

a great quilt

How special is that quilt.

beautiful quilt

You surely are in rare aunty territory with that quilt! Beautiful and so personal.

What an absolutely perfect gift.

Awww, isn't that just the most creative thing ! I've never seen anything like it. Very, very special. It'll make them both smile for YEARS.

What a lovely way to be asked o marry him. And your quilt is adorable!!!

Now that's a beautiful memory quilt that they will surely treasure forever!

Ditto to all that has been said. A wonderful quilt. BrendaK

Well done you. What a memorable experience and quilt.

Wow....that is STUNNING

That is a masterpiece.

What an heirloom to treasure. You did a great job.

That is such a wonderful memory quilt!

Not only are you a talented quilter, you are a great artist as well. What a truly beautiful keepsake in memory of a trip of a lifetime. Can I be one of your nieces? LOL

That is amazing. You did an excellent job.

WOWSERS!! That is fabulous. I recall you posting that you were going to make an Eiffel Tower quilt but I never fathomed how absolutely awesome it would turn out. Has your niece seen it yet? I predict she will be simply overwhelmed at how many details you put into this. From the couple silhouetted on the bridge to the great detail of putting the padlocks in the corners. I read that Paris recently cut a bunch of those padlocks off because the weight of them was causing undue deterioration on the bridge. You incorporating them in the quilt ensures the couple will always have their padlocks remembered. Take a bow, this one is a true work of art, heart and love!

A lovely treasure! Such details and talent. :)

what a special heirloom that will become.

Very fortunate niece to have such a talented aunt. Great quilt indeed!

You have a gorgeous quilt to give. What a wonderful thought. They will love it forever. And you are very gifted.

Lovely quilt!

That is so cool, they will love it. You are so creative!

ABSOLUTELY beautiful.
VERY creative.

Your niece will be one happy bride.

What a lovely quilt you made for her. Glad you got it finished before the wedding.

So apropo to use the place she said yes in your quilt. Very lovely and creative.

wow! that is a stunning quilt great job

How fabulous is this quilt!!!

Beautiful. You captured the moment perfectly.

Wow, this is an awesome gift for the lovely couple. This will be cherished forever.

Beautiful Quilt. You are a special Aunt to make it for her. Are those locks in the corners. If so what do they represent?

very nice quilt!!!

Gosh what a lovely quilt to commemorate the occasion.

Very creative quilt. They'll love it!

Thanks, feline. No, my niece has not seen it yet. I'm keeping it a secret till she opens it. She knows it's Paris themed but that's all. Her mom, my sister, has seen it and approves. The couple plans on opening my gift the night before the wedding. They won't open gifts at the reception but I have to get a picture of my niece when she sees it. I hope she won't be disappointed. You mentioned all the details. I researched the moon phase to make sure I got the right one on the quilt. The moon phase that day was a waning crescent, probably not visible at that time of day but, oh well.

The locks in the corners are duplicates from the lock they put on one of the Paris bridges. I understand that they have to remove locks all the time and replace fence sections but the weight of it all probably helps to refinance the costs.

And, thanks everyone. I do appreciate all the kind words.

wow what a beautiful gift.....