Pixel Portrait Quilt
 

I made this pixel portrait quilt for my mum. It is based on a picture of my father (who passed 8 years ago) as he looked when my mum first set eyes on him. My mum and dad were so utterly perfect for each other. My siblings and I called them eternal newlyweds. His death devastated my mum.
The quilt includes 10 fabrics (1 white, 5 grey and 2 black in Kona cotton, dark grey woodgrain for a picture frame like mitered border and dark to light grey stone texture ombre backing), nearly 2,000 pieces (ranging from the smallest at 1 1/4 in, to the largest at 6 1/2 in), totalling 108 blocks arranged in a 9 by 12 grid, plus 6 1/2 in border. I did the most basic of stitch in the ditch quilting because I didn't want the stitching to compete with or take away from the portrait. On the back I created a quilt label by scanning and printing on fabric an inscription in his handwriting on a card from my dad to my mum "All my love, Marcus".

Oh that is so wonderful!! Oh my, you almost have me crying and he's not my hubby. your Mom will love that for certain. Great work!

What a stunning labor of love and a beautiful story, you did an amazing job.

Oh my goodness, that a wonderful quilt! Your Mom is going to be thrilled.
What a handsome man!!

Oh my word!!! That is so incredibly beautiful! My heart is pounding! What an emotional labor of love you made for your Mum! I am so proud of the creativity and love you exhibited here! Oh my... Makes me cry!

Beautiful story and quilt. Such a labor of love! You are to be commended.

That is so amazing! What a wonderful gift! You are so talented!

What a wonderful job you have done. Your Mom will be in tears.

If your mom is half as pretty as your dad is handsome , they made a strikingly good looking couple. Your idea and quilt is one of a kind! I know your mom will cherish this quilt. Can you tell us the overall size? I would love to know how you accomplished this. Beautiful!-Toogie