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

Wow! Most impressive! And what a nice keepsake.

Wow. what a wonderfully personal quilt! it looks great!

Amazing quilt! I'd like to know how you got the pattern. I would like to make one. I know it takes lots of patience.

So perfect!!!

What a sweet story, and you did a most wonderful job on your dad's portrait. Your mom will be "over the moon" when you give it to her.

What a fantastic gift with a tremendous story to go with it. I, too, was in tears. Such a labor of love for both your father and mother, and a great heirloom for generations to come.

What a tribute of love everlasting! You captured this likeness totally. I wish while I was reading your post that I was part of this family. Your mom must be taken aback and know she is much loved by you. Thanks for sharing the humbling tribute to love.

The completed size is about 75in X 95in . I found a free pixel quilt tutorial on Craftsy https://www.craftsy.com/class/pictures-to-pixel-quilts/ and just took it from there.

I found a pixel quilt tutorial on Craftsy and took it from there.
https://www.craftsy.com/class/pictures-to-pixel-quilts/

I'll bet your mother was so touched by this beautiful quilt. I'm sure some tears were shed. I was getting teary eyed as I read your story. Such a lovely tribute to a loving couple.

Leslie

That is absolutely beautiful, I’m sure your mum will cherish it.

Thank you so much for responding with the information. I read your update too. Wonderful sisters to film mums reaction for you. Next thing to bring there. Lovely story, quilt and you!

Those pixelated quilts are amazing, do you have to have any artistic skills to do it? I bet your mum was very happy to receive it from you. Great job 👍👍

Wow…what a beautiful gift for you mother. Thank you for sharing your project…what a talent and a lot of patience.

Great quilt and story. You are so talented.