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  • Total submissions: 23
  • Total countries: 4
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  • Total states: 11

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90 Squares of a Curious Nature 90 Squares of a Curious Nature
By: Heather Acton,
Saskatchewan, Canada

This was made for our Uncle Reg on his 90th birthday. I used exactly 90 squares made up of Curious Nature fabrics and white squares with printed photos from Reg’s life. Auntie Eileen did the embroidery. Uncle Reg is an amazing man and you’d never guess his age. He’s a World War II hero, too.

Quilt size: width: 54" height: 69"

Blue Ribbon Quilt Blue Ribbon Quilt
By: Pam Geisel,
Ohio, USA

This quilt is made using 86 ribbons that the customer’s daughter won at horse shows competitions. The ribbons were appliqued to a quilt sandwich and the final quilt weights 3.5 pounds

Quilt size: width: 41" height: 46"

Come Together Come Together
By: kc,
Texas, USA

This quilt represents the interests of my friend’s son & his new wife. There are 42 embroidered or appliqued blocks set in an attic window style. Each block represents him, his wife, or their life together. It was presented to them on their first anniversary & they loved it! It was my 2nd quilt.

Quilt size: width: 112" height: 112"

Discovery 1492 Discovery 1492
By: Kaaren Biggs,
Ontario, Canada

This was a challenge entry in 1992 celebrating the 500th anniversary of Columbus’s discovery of America. A particular line of fabric was required and I learned a new technique for piecing long narrow points. We were in Florida for that winter and I was very surprised to win first prize!

Quilt size: width: 34" height: 30"

Dixon's Wedding Quilt Dixon’s Wedding Quilt
By: Mary Manson,
North Carolina, USA

My parents have been married for 63 years. Mother gave me her wedding dress last year, and I made this quilt from the dress. It’s satin with lace overlays, and machine quilted. A wedding photo and invitation were printed on fabric and sewn on the back. They love it, it hangs in their dining room.

Quilt size: width: 52" height: 52"

Elephants Elephants
By: Lies Bos-Varkevisser,
Netherlands

I made this quilt in commission as a remembrance of someone’s late husband. The quilt is made of his neckties, all with an elephant print, combined with regular cotton prints. The quilt is quilted with eleven swallows. The fly from the right to the left and are quilted with a silver thread.

Quilt size: width: 78" height: 40"

Flight of the Monarchs Flight of the Monarchs
By: Cynthia Zoller,
New Hampshire, USA

Each year millions of monarch butterflies travel up to 2,000 miles to winter in the Oyamel forests of Central Mexico. This quilt was made to honor that monumental flight.

Quilt size: width: 50" height: 50"

Getting Along Getting Along
By: Penny,
North Carolina, USA

I have named my quilt “Getting Along”… since this is one of my favorite photos of my kids and it was a rare day because they were actually getting along with each other.

This quilt was machine appliqued and free motion quilted by me. In total it took about 24 hours to complete, start to finish.

Quilt size: width: 31" height: 24"

Hearts Desire. My Christchurch Commemoration Hearts Desire. My Christchurch Commemoration
By: Jenny in NZ,
New Zealand

Esther Aliu Mystery BOM.
Feb 22nd 2011 I bought black background fabric. I came home to the devastation at 12.50pm of my Home City. This quilt becme my tribute. Centre block now depicts cathedrals rose window & the inner border ties that bind. Hearts for tears & bravery in a Garden City.
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Quilt size: width: 75" height: 75"

Holding on to Memories Holding on to Memories
By: Anita Bidulka,
British Columbia, Canada

I had to do some major digging to find pictures. The fabrics are all related to the people, including my mother’s wedding dress fabric around their picture, this was my first attempt at a quilt like this, it will be around for many years I hope. A keepsake to be passed on. Quilt is double sided.

Quilt size: width: 74" height: 90"

ice skate ice skate
By: wildflowers,
Illinois, USA

ice skates/made for grand daughter for her ice skate/only been skating 2 years and has won 1st and 2nd in all competitions

Quilt size: width: 80" height: 102"

JJ Anniversary JJ Anniversary
By: Eileen Kane,
North Carolina, USA

My daughter designed this logo for her wedding. We had it on the “save the date”, the announcement, the blog, the invitation you name it! For their 1st anniversary, I took the logo, enlarged it and made this piece for them. It’s hangs proudly in Jenn & Jason’s living room.

Quilt size: width: 20" height: 24"

Little Cowboys Little Cowboys
By: Tina Gilley,
Florida, USA

I made the blocks a few years ago with a local bee. It was on my ufo list for this year. I moved it to the first of the list to complete to celebrate the birth of my grandson Grant.

Quilt size: width: 39" height: 45.5"

Marie's Life Marie’s Life
By: auntie chris,
New York, USA

Quilt was made commemorating my sister.Blocks are all pertinent to her,jazz lover,horse lover,New York block etc.Photo transfer picture is of our parents wedding day.It is heavily embellished with beads, bows,trims.Sorry the photos are pre – digital age so they are scanned images.

Quilt size: width: 65" height: 82"

Mom's 70th birthday quilt Mom’s 70th birthday quilt
By: Katy(LethargicLass),
Ontario, Canada

This is the first quilt I ever made and it was for my Mom’s 70th birthday. I had family and friends from all over the world sign blocks and made the back up with them all.

Quilt size: width: 45" height: 60"

My Dear Edith version of Dear Jane My Dear Edith version of Dear Jane
By: Patti MacKinnon,
Ontario, Canada

I made this quilt in memory of my mother who taught me a lot about sewing, but she wasnt around long enough to enjoy my quilting endeavors. The block patterns came from Brenda Papadakis’ book: “Dear Jane: The Two Hundred Twenty-Five Patterns from the 1863 Jane A. Stickle Quilt.” ®.

Quilt size: width: 98" height: 98"

Pawprints for Tammy Pawprints for Tammy
By: Paule-Marie,
Arizona, USA

This quilt was made for my boss who is a cancer survivor. When she thought it was back, we gathered ‘pawprints’ of family, friends, coworkers & customers, some of whom were also cancer survivors. I even got her dogs’ pawprints.

The GREAT news after tests was that it wasn’t back.

Quilt size: width: 63" height: 63"

PURE HEARTS PURE HEARTS
By: Linda Douglas,
Montana, USA

“Pure Hearts” is a 24″ square Valentine Gift wall hanging quilt. Machine pieced and quilted except for the four cream stitched hand embroidered center hearts. What a fun project!

Quilt size: width: 24" height: 24"

Southern Bells Southern Bells
By: Yvonne Bamlett,
Alberta, Canada

The blocks were started in the 1970’s by my grandmother. She made one for me and one for another granddaughter, then in 1978 another grandaughter was born. Grandma passed away before it was complete. I have finished the quilt and it was given to Sharon when she was married. A great memory for all.

Quilt size: width: 96" height: 96"

Tribute to M.C. Escher Tribute to M.C. Escher
By: Suzie Q Powell,
Ohio, USA

This is a Tribute to M. C. Escher, the father of tessellation also a study in black and white. This is my original design including Escher’s designs. The long arm machine design includes Dragons and Lizards to go with quilt top. This is the quilt I dreamed of making.

Quilt size: width: 55" height: 67"

Up At The Villa With Michael Up At The Villa With Michael
By: Sally Gould Wright,
California, USA

Made in memory of a beloved friend who was a Roman scholar and coin collector, I used my own photo images from the Getty Villa in Malibu, CA, a place that my friend loved for a quilt to commemorate his life. Images were printed in black & white on cotton and colored and toned with Tsukineko inks.

Quilt size: width: 20.5" height: 30"

Wedding Quilt Wedding Quilt
By: Diane U.,
Ontario, Canada

To celebrate my girlfriend’s wedding; I made her this quilt in all her favorite colours to match the theme at the reception. She loved it.

Quilt size: width: 48" height: 63"

Wouldn't Aunt Gene Be Proud! Wouldn’t Aunt Gene Be Proud!
By: Trish Casey-Green,
Virginia, USA

This was made as part of Ami Sims Alzheimer quilt series a few years back. I made one to donate, and one for me. Yes, that is a real tea-bag, and my Great Grandmother and Great Aunt Gene on the porch swing. Everything else is salvage/recycled/reclaimed. Even the teabag. (yes, it’s real)

Quilt size: width: 8.5" height: 11"

Commemorative Quilts

187 thoughts on “Commemorative Quilts

  • February 8, 2013 at 5:09 pm
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    fall is my favourite, just cool enough for a sweater but still warm enough to be outside in the evenings

  • February 8, 2013 at 5:16 pm
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    Nice patterns. I love the boats one and the stars one0

  • February 8, 2013 at 5:22 pm
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    My fav is fall also, just love all the rusty, browns, and all the rest, it’s the end of a new beginning

  • February 8, 2013 at 5:32 pm
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    Spring is my favorite, the shades of green and the flushes of colour appearing after winter.

  • February 8, 2013 at 5:32 pm
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    Summer is my favorite…it’s warm, sunny and stays light outside till later in the evening.

  • February 8, 2013 at 5:36 pm
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    LOVE HOLIDAYS! MY FAVORITE WILL ALWAYS BE CHRISTMAS THOUGH,BECAUSE IT IS THE BIRTHDAY OF OUR SAVIOR!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

  • February 8, 2013 at 5:43 pm
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    I think I like fall best. It is when it is finally cooling off after a long, hot summer. Fall is also the start of school, and that has always meant a ‘new year’ to me.

  • February 8, 2013 at 5:46 pm
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    A beautiful selection of quilts this time, hard to make a decision but I didn.

  • February 8, 2013 at 5:57 pm
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    I love spring! The pale halo of color that the buds give the trees and the bulbs lending their bright splashes of color to a once dreary world bring joy to my heart.

  • February 8, 2013 at 5:59 pm
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    Favorite season is spring when the flowers begin to bloom and fill my sense of wonder. Floral fabrics are my staple diet!

  • February 8, 2013 at 6:19 pm
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    Summer is my fav. NO SNOW in the summer!!!

  • February 8, 2013 at 6:27 pm
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    My favorite season is whenever the weather is 70*! B-)

  • February 8, 2013 at 6:47 pm
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    I love winter Because there are more days you WANT to stay inside and Quilt and Sew :-) Summer, sprint and Fall I want outside but not winter..

    Happy Quilting al

  • February 8, 2013 at 7:05 pm
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    I love all four seasons and enjoy the change from one to the other. My favorite could be fall in New England with its mild temperatures and gorgeous color.

  • February 8, 2013 at 7:17 pm
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    I love fall. I love the colors of the maple trees as they change from green to yellow, bright orange, and red and the contrast of the dark trunks of the trees on a misty or rainy day. Hope to someday make a quilt of that!

  • February 8, 2013 at 7:22 pm
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    I love Autumn. It has always been my favorite, as far back as I can remember. I love the breezes and the way everything smells. The feeling in the air… the colors, everything.

  • February 8, 2013 at 7:29 pm
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    My favourite is late spring. It is warming up, the bulbs are in bloom, and we still have summer to look forward to.

  • February 8, 2013 at 7:35 pm
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    My favorite season is Fall. I love the colors – the rich golds, burgundy, orange, etc.

  • February 8, 2013 at 7:37 pm
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    I love fall! the colors and changing of the seasons.

  • February 8, 2013 at 7:43 pm
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    Love the fall………………love the colors ………….the crisp air…………the warm days…………the upcoming storms………….just love the fall

    Thank you for doing this Giveaway
    Gunda

  • February 8, 2013 at 8:05 pm
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    I love winter! i know, iknow, i’m the only one. It’s just so pretty. Not that fond of how cold it is though. If I could make my own season I would keep the warmth of spring/fall with the snow.

  • February 8, 2013 at 8:17 pm
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    Spring, ,,so bright and new.

  • February 8, 2013 at 9:53 pm
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    Favorite season… hmmm…. I think winter because I absolutely love the holidays, both Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s such a wonderful time of year!

  • February 8, 2013 at 10:03 pm
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    I love summer, and I love that we live in South Texas, where it’s summer 10 months of the year (and spring for the other 2)!!

  • February 8, 2013 at 11:13 pm
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    My favorite tie of the year is fall. Ilove fall leaves.

  • February 8, 2013 at 11:25 pm
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    Spring is my favorite season. I love how nature renews itself after a long, cold Winter. Come on, Spring! Thanks sew much for this chance to win. :-)

  • February 8, 2013 at 11:32 pm
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    I love summer in the South. The sounds of frogs and crickets at nite is so soothing to me. And i don’t mind hot, humid weather at all.

  • February 9, 2013 at 12:40 am
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    my season is fall. My birthday is in the fall for one, but mostly i love it because of the colors. Raking all the colors once they fall, not so fun, but it is a great season. All of these quilts are too beautiful. It was really hard to pick only 3. Great job everyone.

  • February 9, 2013 at 2:07 am
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    I love spring when bulbs start to bloom. It’s not too hot or too cold.

  • February 9, 2013 at 2:16 am
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    My favorite season is Spring. For a few reasons… the trees are blooming again, the temps are warming up…not too hot or too cold, people can stay outdoors longer, all nature is happier and so glad Winter is over! : )

  • February 9, 2013 at 2:36 am
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    I love every season because I love the change, from cold, crisp winter and fresh to the fresh greens and delicate blooms to the saturated greens and reds of summer and the warm hues of fall. I couldn’t live without the change of the seasons.

  • February 9, 2013 at 3:55 am
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    When I vote I do not look at who made the quilt. I look at the design and the color, because thats what I learned and studied. Not everyone has perfect pictures, but you see the love going in their work. I was amazed about the great designs of the ones I voted for: their own.

  • February 9, 2013 at 7:42 am
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    I like Winter…I can quilt all day and not feel guilty….keeps the winter “blues” away.

  • February 9, 2013 at 8:18 am
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    Spring is my favorite season…Nature’s way of renewal & bursting with color!

  • February 9, 2013 at 8:44 am
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    I love winter and snow

  • February 9, 2013 at 10:18 am
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    I love all seasons that, especially winter that I think of as Quilting Season. Favorite colors are same as your sample, Jewel tones in deep rich shades, so I use lots of them in winter to contrast with Snow and lack of color from the other seasons. Hope I win!

  • February 9, 2013 at 10:36 am
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    I really couldn’t choose a favorite. I love that the seasons change here in New England and I love the whole cycle.

  • February 9, 2013 at 11:16 am
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    Fall was always my favorite, however since we are expecting our first grandbaby in June, it is now summer.

  • February 9, 2013 at 11:45 am
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    I love Spring. All the renewal of God’s creations, just seem so very special. A promise of rebirth!

  • February 9, 2013 at 12:36 pm
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    Beautiful quilts! Spring is my favorite season, it means winter is over. I also means I have summer and fall to look forward to before another winter.

  • February 9, 2013 at 1:05 pm
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    Every season has it’s own specialness. I am just thankful that I am alive to enjoy them all. About the time I am getting tired of one, the next one comes along. I try to make the most of each one.

  • February 9, 2013 at 3:27 pm
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    I’m happy to live in a country with four seasons, though I do have one favourite; the fall. It’s lovely colors, especially in the mountains!

  • February 9, 2013 at 3:34 pm
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    My favorite season is Spring, it’s so refreshing after a long, cold, dark winter.

  • February 9, 2013 at 4:08 pm
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    I wish I could say I have a favorite season! The truth is “everything has a season” and to me the change of seasons brings a new enthusiasm with with it both in quilting and gardening.

  • February 9, 2013 at 5:23 pm
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    without doubt, Autumn is my favourite season – sunny days, and cooler nights ;-)

  • February 9, 2013 at 6:15 pm
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    Spring is my favorite season.

  • February 9, 2013 at 6:27 pm
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    Fall is my favourite, the air turns crisp again and the colours of the trees… Also there is no shame in staying indoors, quilting! :)

  • February 9, 2013 at 7:36 pm
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    Beautiful quilts!! And I would have to say Christmas is my favorite season! There are sooooo many beautiful Christmas prints and the patterns from wall hangings, lap quilts, tree skirts, etc are endless!!

  • February 9, 2013 at 7:37 pm
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    Fall…I do daycare at home so summers are busy, busy, busy! Fall is my reward time. The kids are in school and I can bury myself in my sewing!

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