Jacob's quilt--Liberated churn dash

This quilt for Jacob is his present for going away to college--even though he hasn't decided which school that will be. I decided that I should make a color scheme that a man would like, and not a bunch of mixed colors. I got the idea for the block from Gwen Marston's book Liberated Quiltmaking II. You can see more about this quilt on my blog
http://roz-counterpane.blogspot.com

Irish Words

Irish Words


This quilt is made up of Irish quotes, sayings and slang. The flower I found under Irish flowers ( sorry I do not have a name) the . It grows low to the ground and than the bloom pops up a bit like a crownf. The flower was fused on to the quilt and thread painted. I add a few beads and some dried foliage for effects. The Irish words were hand printed with a fabric marker. Machine quilting brought it together. Size is 24 inches by 24 inches.

I was apprehensive about the Irish theme in June. Being a free spirit I went into create mode. It was great fun looking everything up. There is is even a quote from Sandra Bullock and one from Gregory Peck. I totally enjoyed this challenge. I have never been to Ireland, however my Great Grandfather was born there.:)
SusanPI Ward
Quilting in Kentucky
http://artquiltssusanpi.blogspot.com/