Monday, September 23, 2013

A FINISHED WEDDING QUILT

The other day I sewed binding until my fingers bled, and with a few weeks to spare,  got the wedding quilt done           : )



I had Linda quilt it and asked her for something "windy".  Look at all that fabulous texture!


While pondering what I was going to do for a gift bag, I was thinking of making something that matched.  The future bride loves burlap so I figured I could try sewing a burlap sack.


I lined it with a reddish brown fabric that I think is very close to her wedding colours, and added a few silk leaves.


I'm quite pleased with it all. The other day I overheard her say she had changed her mind on the satin runners she was going to use on the tables and instead bought some burlap. I think I just may have nailed it!

Neither one of them know I have a blog, so chances of them seeing this are slim. Shhhhh

quilt stats:
Modern Maples (my own version)
90 x 96
pieced by me
quilted by Linda

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47 comments:

  1. Sewing MomSeptember 23, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    It is awesome Carla....wow, wow, wow! I love it! What an amazing wedding gift. Thanks for sharing pics here of all the progress. =)

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  2. CatherineSeptember 23, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    It's really wonderful and the windy quilting is perfect.

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  3. Kristy @ Quiet PlaySeptember 23, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    I absolutely adore this! It is so beautiful and the quilting sets it off just perfectly! I think that's going to be a treasured gift!

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  4. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresSeptember 23, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    WOW.JUST.WOW

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  5. KimSeptember 23, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    Such a gorgeous gift you are giving to the lucky couple; one that I am sure they will cherish forever! The 'windy' quilting is superb. It gives an even more floating effect of your gorgeous scattered leaves....and to present this beauty in a burlap bag, complete with silk leaves....'tis a 'perfect marriage'....bellissimo!!

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  6. EmilySeptember 23, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Beautiful! The quilting adds a great touch to your design.

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  7. DebbieSeptember 23, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    oh this turned out awesome! LOVE LOVE LOVE the wind quilting! That just makes it! And yay for you on the burlap bag!

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  8. quiltmaniaSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Beautiful presentation. Love that bag,

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  9. Leanne ParsonsSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the windy texture of the quilting, and the bag is a great idea. Your gift will certainly stand out.

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  10. Mary on Lake PulaskiSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Best Modern Maples by a forest Carla! The quilting enhances your leaf design and make them swirl.

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  11. BrandieSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Fantastic!

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  12. LindsaySeptember 23, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    WOW!!!!! This is awesome! The quilting is just perfect!!! The burlap bag is very nice, too. Bravo!!

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  13. Deb@asimplelifequiltsSeptember 23, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    I would absolutely cry to receive such a wonderful gift! The quilting is an amazing addition.

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  14. KatherineSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Oh, Carla, I love everything about this quilt! Your fabric choices are perfect as is that quilting. Wow! Then that you gift packaged it in burlap, garnished with silk leaves... oh, I think the recipients will be bowled over by such a wonderful gift.

    Your beautiful quilt has inspired me to make one, too!

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  15. Teje KarjalainenSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Carla, you made beautiful and unique quilt! That quilting makes it also special! Burlaps sacks is perfect and burlap table runners are going to be the best! Often there are perfect coinsidences! x Teje

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  16. Teresa in Music CitySeptember 23, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    I would definitely say you nailed it Carla!!! The quilting really perfects the mood of your quilt and makes it come alive - love it!!! And the burlap bag is too pretty to be burlap :*)

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  17. Live a Colorful LifeSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    This is such a gorgeous quilt. I'm sure it will be very well loved.

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  18. BillieBee (billiemick)September 23, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Stunning and I loveeee leaves.

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  19. AnnabellaSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Wow - I love this!! So beautiful and sophisticated and perfect for the fall...such a feeling of movement with the falling leaves and quilting :)

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  20. Erin @ Why Not Sew? QuiltsSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    This is such a gorgeous quilt, Carla!
    Linda's quilting captures "windy" just right. You gotta love a girl who chooses burlap over satin!!! love that!

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  21. ipatchandquiltSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Woohoo, they will love it! ( me too by the way:-) )
    It is a fabulous quilt!!!
    Esther
    esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo dot com
    ipatchandquilt dot wordpress dot com

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  22. GinaSeptember 23, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Gorgeous quilt and matching bag!!! I love the quilting... Not only does it look windy but it also reminds me of wood grain! Two weeks ahead of schedule, you are amazing!!!

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  23. KellySeptember 23, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Just stunning and that bag is just the icing on the cake!

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  24. arncarSeptember 23, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Absolutely beautiful. The leaves are a great modern take on a traditional pattern. And the windy quilting is a perfect choice. Lucky couple.

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  25. Dawn HughesSeptember 23, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Great thinking, outside the box...it looks fabulous.....the quilt is stunning, and Linda...perfect.... What a beautiful wedding gift......way to go Carla....

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  26. Carrie P.September 23, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    The quilt is just lovely and perfect quilting. I love the swirly design.
    Great idea making the bag for the quilt too. Such a very nice wedding gift.

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  27. Adrianne @ On the Windy SideSeptember 23, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    What a lovely gift, and yes, that windy quilting is amazing! Love it.

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  28. CarlaSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    I've been noticing modern style maple leaf quilts popping up all over the blogosphere, but yours is my favorite! This is just awesome and the happy couple is just going to love it. I think they should hang it somewhere at the wedding even....wow!

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  29. wendyroomcreationsSeptember 24, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    Carla the quilt is beautiful and the quilting is just perfect, I love the movement it gives the whole thing. Well done to you and Linda. Another fantastic project. I do hope your fingers have stopped bleeding now. Philippa xx

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  30. Heather D.September 24, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    The quilt is perfect Carla, and your quilter did an amazing job. There couldn't be a more perfect quilting design than this for a fall quilt.

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  31. Lisa D.September 24, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    The quilt is just beautiful and I love the gift bag you made. The couple is going to love it!

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  32. CarolineSeptember 24, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Fabulous! And the quilting is sublime, just gorgeous!

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  33. Anne / Springleaf StudiosSeptember 24, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Beautiful and so very very special. The windy quilting is just perfect and the bag is very clever.

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  34. dutchcomfortSeptember 24, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    It’s such a beautiful quilt! The quilting makes it extra special!

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  35. Kelli Fannin QuiltsSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    That is so amazing Carla, great job nailing the gift bag for it, too! Linda's quilting is wonderful, too. What a gorgeous finish!

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  36. SusanSeptember 26, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    What a wonderful gift- not just a stunning quilt with its 'windy' quilting and fall colours, but the burlap bag and added leaves! This is very, very special!

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  37. mrs.handsSeptember 27, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    auch a lovely pattern! maple leaves are on my to-do-list for quite some time now.

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  38. PatriciaSeptember 27, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Lovely quilt. The quilting is just right for it too!

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  39. MelissaSeptember 27, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    This is gorgeous! We had a fall wedding with a maple leaf theme so they are near and dear to my heart. That is one lucky bride - I would have loved to receive something like this as a wedding gift!

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  40. WendzSeptember 28, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    The wedding quilt is absolutely stunning! The background fabric is perfect. What is it please? The quilting lines create breezy movement and I'm sure the happy couple are going to enjoy it.

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  41. ValerieSeptember 28, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Stunning- absolutely stunning. What a generous gift!

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  42. Kevin the QuilterSeptember 29, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    This quilt literally took my breath away! What a stunning gift! The quilting is absolutely delicious! You are VERY talented indeed!

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  43. FlourishingPalmsOctober 1, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    A quilt is a wonderful wedding gift. The couple can't help but love it. Well done.

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  44. OPQuiltOctober 2, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Ah, that quilt is a thing of beauty and of grace and a token of your love and concern for these newlyweds. Beautiful!

    I love the bag, too. My daughter is all agog about burlap, too, so perhaps it is something in that generation?

    Amazing. Love the quilting too.

    Elizabeth E.
    opquilt.com

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  45. UnknownOctober 13, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Quilt is stunning, packaging fabulous!!! Well done Carla

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  46. CitricSugarOctober 22, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    It turned out absolutely gorgeous! That 'windy' quilting is perfect... Just love it. So beautiful!!

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  47. AndyAugust 25, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    OH my this is one gorgeous quilt! How did I miss this when you first posted it? I'm thinking of doing a maple leaf quilt and as I was searching Pinterest for inspiration I came across yours. It's just SO lovely!
    --Andy

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