Simply..time to party....

11/8/2017

A special birthday with a patchwork theme.

Quilt expert Maggie (we set up Quilter's Patch in York together) hung her favourite quilts around the walls of the prettily transformed hall where the party was to be held. We took the opportunity to photograph the collection the day before.

It was such fun being part of a team again, and I also had the nice job of doing flowers and candles for the tables....

Plentiful food and drink, music, family and friends to catch up with - the party, like the birthday girl, was amazing!

Thank you Maggie and family.

8 Comments

cathy link

11/8/2017 05:09:34 pm

what gorgeous quilts! As an ex-quilter, I'm impressed that all the points meet neatly. my favorite is the 2nd photo but all are so pretty. glad you had such a nice time.

Freda

11/8/2017 11:42:25 pm

That one is American Cathy. It's called Whirling Cherries. The history of American quilts is fascinating.

cathy

12/8/2017 04:13:46 pm

I recognize each 1 of those patterns. I guess countries don't really matter in quilt designs.

You're so right about American quilt history. There was a superstition that if a woman started a Lone Star pattern, she would most likely die before it was finished. Of course, most people didn't feel competent to make a Lone Star until they had YEARS of experience, which meant they were up in age, so yes, there was a good chance they could die before the quilt was completed. The most bizarre quilt I've read about is a cemetery in the center with each family member's coffin in the border. As they died, their coffin was moved from the border into the cemetery. How'd you like to sleep under that quilt?

cath

12/8/2017 08:53:18 am

What can I say. These are so beautiful. I cannot begin to imagine the powerful energy of craft and skill, of patience and perseverance, of dedication, they will have brought to the hall. Are these all collector's items or has your friend made (some of) them herself. Are you a quilter?
Quilting and weaving, two skills I regret never having mastered.

Freda

13/8/2017 01:40:03 pm

These are all old quilts though Maggie and I have both made many, many quilts - as gifts, for charities, for sale and a couple for ourselves. Such pleasure.

julia

13/8/2017 08:38:53 am

i have goosebumps..what a spectacular way to celebrate! i am so happy for you that you were a part of it all..then and now...:-)

Freda

13/8/2017 01:40:37 pm

Wasn't it just?

Sarah link

15/8/2017 01:52:09 pm

Those quilts look so lovely. The party must have been wonderful, you can see your special touch with the tables! Sarah x

Simply..time to party....

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