Saturday, December 7, 2013

My Friday night sewing.

 I got quite alot of sewing done last night on my dad's photo quilt, I'm making this for his 70th birthday which is later in the month.
 Its coming together so well, Here is my grand parents, photo taken over 40 years ago, sadly they are no longer with us.
 The man on the right of this photo is my dad, with him is his best mate. They went to school together so have been friends for 60 odd years, unfortunately his friend died not that long ago.
 Here is mum and dad, I decided to include the label into the quilt.
All blocks done, now I  just need to finish sewing them together and put on a border.

What do you think? I'm sure dad will love it.

Ok I'm going to see what all my other Friday night sewing buddies got up to.

20 comments:

Christine M said...

I'm sure your Dad is going to love it Leanne. The quilt is looking wonderful.

Anonymous said...

wow what a wonderful thing to do for your dad,he will absolutely love this,expect some tears,this will bring back lots of wonderful memories for him Leanne,well done.xx

Jan said...

I reckon your dad will be thrilled to bits, Leanne. What a lovely, special thing to do and what a lot of memories that quilt will hold.

Anita : Shabby Quilt said...
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Anita : Shabby Quilt said...

I am sure your dad will love it. Great colours.
looks great.

Kim said...

Wow your Dad is going to love his present Leanne it looks great.

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Your dad will love it for sure Leanne....it will be amazing...

KERYN B said...

The quilt is just amazing what a memory maker and how special will it be when you give it to your dad - you better have the tissues ready..

Ruth said...

That is fabulous! The photos colors are so clear and bright. I know he will be so happy to get it.

Deborah said...

What an amazing quilt!!

sunny said...

Very cool! I love that you incorporated the label into the quilt.

Susan said...

Hi Leanne What a great quilt I am sure your dad will love it :)

Michelle Ridgway said...

Oh it is wonderful Leanne. What a treasure for your Dad. He is sure to love it.

Anthea said...

Leanne, your Dad will love the quilt, and I do love the inclusion of the photos, what a wonderful way to really personalise it.

Josie said...

Leanne that quilt is amazing. Your dad is going to be thrilled to bits with it. His memories will really keep him warm.....well done you!

Fiona said...

the quilt is going to be lovely... great colours and combination with the photos'...
Hugz

Maria said...

oh that is fabulous.. Your Dad will be over the moon with his special quilt.

Pinnylea Creations said...

A beautiful gift that I'm sure will be treasured; full of memories :)

Quilting Chemist (Danette) said...

What a beautiful quilt, your dad will love it!

Wendy said...

The memory quilt is looking wonderful, such a lovely idea!

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