There's been a bit of secret quilt sewing going on in my space lately....I've managed to share the odd glimpse in recent posts without giving too much away.
First of all I made 80 hearts —
Then I made an applique block —
Then I packed it in the car and off we went down to Tauranga for Mum's 80th birthday celebration - what a fun weekend!
We hired a room in the Tauranga Historic Village .... a great setting!
Family and friends gathered. There was plenty to eat —
A bit of goofing - as well as lots of plaid wearing, hats and boots featured strongly. We three below had just the right boots!
The next day I realised I didn't yet have a photo of the quilt, so out came the camera again —
We had such a great weekend....it was a long weekend here in NZ so everyone was in relaxed mode....plus having overseas family here made it all the more special.
I'll share a few more quilt details in my next post but for now,
First of all I made 80 hearts —
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| 80 different fabrics...! |
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| A bit of tricky maths was needed to make it all fit |
And then I sewed it all together, quilted it, bound it.
Nigel helped hold the quilt down at binding time —
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| It aint a quilt till it's been loved by a cat :-) |
We hired a room in the Tauranga Historic Village .... a great setting!
Family and friends gathered. There was plenty to eat —
And lots of dancing. We had an awesome country-pop band and the dance floor was busy all night —
Back to the quilt - here it is in its finished state. I gave it to Mum on the night —
And invited everyone to sign it —
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| Spot my gorgeous wee grand-daughters ♥ |
Lots of lovely messages —
Lovely to spend my time with my family —
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| hehe posed shot! |
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| Me and my Mum! Don't you like how we dressed to match the quilt! |
I'll share a few more quilt details in my next post but for now,
happy stitches
Holy Hearts, Raewyn! That is awesome. What a beautiful quilt, and such an awesome thing to do. Sounds like a perfectly wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeletewhat a great present to make and your surprise your mom with and have everyone sign it - what a great idea - it looks like you all had fun
ReplyDeleteThe quilt you made your Mum is just beautiful Raewyn & how special that everyone got to sign it. It will be treasured by your Mum I am sure. Looks like a wonderful weekend had by everyone.
ReplyDeleteWow!! What a wonderful quilt for your Mum's 80th!! I just love it and having everyone sign it makes it even more special!! What a good daughter you are!! :-))
ReplyDeleteHow amazing Raewyn! Such a gorgoeus quilt for your mums birthday
ReplyDeleteSo amazed you got it finished on time! Such a wonderful achievement... and it looks terrific. Great to have all those wonderful memories and signatures as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a super way to celebrate!!
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt design, and the idea of having everyone sign it.
You know how to throw a party. My 60th is next month. Can I hire you? :)
Oh it is just beautiful Raewyn! I'm sure your mum is over the moon! Love the photo with you both with the quilt and in pink :) xx
ReplyDeleteHi Raewyn,love your mums quilt,what a lovely gift for your mum,what wonderful memories of a lovely party for your mum and family xx
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is so special. What a lovely gift and a wonderful way to celebrate your mother's birthday. Looks like everyone had a great time.
ReplyDeleteOh wow......such a beautiful quilt for someone so very special to you. All the signatures makes another special touch. What a cracker celebration!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt to celebrate your Mum's 80th birthday. You have done a great job - you and your Mum must be trilled with your wonderful creation.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful celebration. Happy birthday to your dear Mum. The quilt is gorgeous and your work is beautiful xxx
ReplyDeleteOh, Raewyn, honey, I can scarcely see to type because of the tears that are welled up in my eyes. This is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIt came out beautiful! Happy birthday to your mom. My mom celebrated her 80th this year as well and I made her a signature quilt!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the party, and such a gorgeous quilt from a beautiful lady to another very special beautiful lady. Looks like you had oodles of fun.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! What a treasure. Your Mum must have been over the moon. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Raewyn. What a treasure for your Mom and with all her friends and family signing it. That was such a good idea. Looks like the party was a great hit too. Congratulations on getting such a special quilt completed.
ReplyDeleteThat is fabulous. Happy birthday to her. I love all of the signatures on it - a real treasure.
ReplyDeleteHappy 80th Birthday to your beautiful Mum. What a stunning quilt and great way to celebrate her birthday.
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Happy Birthday to your Mum ! What an awesome gift for a special birthday !
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous special quilt you made for you Mum...
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way you celebrated her 80th birthday...
The twins have really grown up ...
This is a delightful post and your Mum must have been so surprised with her beautiful quilt. You're a sweet daughter :) I love how you had everyone sign it . . . she must have been overjoyed. It's so wonderful to be surrounded my all the people you love and that love you back. Happy Birthday Mum!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your Mum and how lovely you all got together to celebrate. The quilt is just lovely and what a great idea getting people to sign it too.... very special...
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Wow Raewyn, that is amazing, the quilt is beautiful and so special for your Mum. Well done on keeping it a secret!! The Historic Village is a great place to go, does your Mum live over that side of Tauranga? Great to see the twins again!! Wonderful family celebration.
ReplyDeleteAn amazingly special quilt, and what a fabulous weekend to celebrate her birthday. What did you use to sign the quilt?
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a lovely, thoughtful gift, Racwyn!! How blessed your Mum is to have you for a daughter!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your Mom! What a wonderful tribute to her 80 years! Gorgeous quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift you made for your mom! I'm sure your mom will cherish this quilt forever!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely occasion Raewyn and such a beautiful quilt for your Mum. I love the way everyone has signed it. Beautiful. Happy Birthdy Mum! xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous quilt , you are a wonderful daughter to present this to her on her 80th birthday, she must have been so pleased!
ReplyDeleteWhat a joyous post Raewyn... the quilt is just beautiful & you sure were busy with all that sewing! I love the idea of writing messages on it.
ReplyDeleteYou're a very generous lady & I'm sure your Mum will treasure the quilt for years to come.
(My Mum nearly passed out with bliss, when we presented her with a quilt I made on behalf of my family when she turned 70!)
What a delightful post - I think you brought joy to every one of us who read it! You've made a truly heartfelt quilt that will be treasured. Your mum looks like a fun person in these photos!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Raewyn, Your family and the quilt :-) and what a special memory gift for Mum.
ReplyDeleteHugs xxxx
Wow! Sounds & looks like you had a great w/e celebrating your Mum's birthday.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt, & what a great idea to get everybody to sign it. I'm sure your Mum will treasure it.
What a perfect memento for your mum's 80th! I just gave my own mum her 80th birthday quilt...nearly a year late, as she'll be 81 in 3 weeks LOL. I love that you had the family sign it. I also love seeing you looking like the perfect Albertans in your plaid and jeans and boots, which is where I'm originally from, with lots of farm relatives too, and where I'm visiting right now, with my own sweet grandson (your granddaughters are so sweet btw).
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