QuiltE

Just thought that I would show my latest patriotic project!
Our country is 150 this year, so there is lots happening to celebrate Canada's Sesquicentennial.
But first ... our flag just celebrated its 52nd birthday.
Yes, a young country, and even younger flag.

To celebrate our flag's 52 years, I made this flag/quilt, finishing at 20"x40".
Symbolically, I used 52 fabrics: 50 different reds plus the background and backing fabrics.
The end borders are log cabins blocks (1/2" finished logs), as a nod to our pioneers first homes.
The central maple leaf was cut from a patchwork of 3/4" finished squares, then added as an applique.

For the quilting, I used a simple wave to emulate the flag flying, but not on the leaf.
The maple leaf was echo'd and then quilted with 281 tiny glass beads used with the hand quilting.
If you zoom in on the leaf you can see those beads.
Likewise, zoom and you can probably read the label.

Thanks for looking ... and helping to celebrate our 52nd and 150th!

[ATTACH=CONFIG]569775[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]569776[/ATTACH]

QuiltE

Sorry ... for some reason the system will not let me load the label photo,
on the initial post or on this post. Seems odd!

JeanieG

OMG QuiltE that is amazing!!! How long have you worked on it? You and OK use all these tiny pieces. Seems they just keep getting smaller and smaller.

I hope you are doing well, my friend!!!

dublb

Well, that's just lovely! Perfect for the 52nd anniversary of your flag!

works4me

Absolutely wonderful work. I hope it flies proudly for our 150th and beyond.

QuiltE

Thank You Ladies!


W4Me ... I have two spots in my home where it will fly high .
For sure, it will be around for a long time!!

JeanieG ... how long?
Total time .... not a lot. Clock time ... a long time!
A lot of "life happens" interruptions as I worked on it.

imsewnso

I plan to do a wallet and tote with patriotic fabric. However, this will be Canada's 150th birthday!!!! not 145

QuiltE

ImSewNSo ... How true!! ... this thread was started in 2012. Thus, the 145th.
If you go back a few posts to #1321, you will see one of my 150th projects.

I've got another flimsy completed, but still to photo.
Sadly, the quilting will not be done for the 1st of July.
Though I still plan to post a picture of what is in the works.

We'll all be looking forward to seeing your new wallet and tote ... great choices!!!

imsewnso

Quilt E thanks for pointing that out. Wondered how with all the advertising there could be an error. LOL the error was MINE!!!!. BEAUTIFUL Quilt!!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!! Great idea and fantastic job!!!! Thanks for sharing.

QuiltE

......... and now for our big 150th weekend that is almost upon us!

Please ... be sure to show us your 150th wallet and tote .... and any other patriotic projects you do!