This quilt was made especially for a precious Mema to celebrate her 90th birthday. At her party, family and friends each wrote a birthday message on a square and those were incorporated into this variation of a 9-patch pattern on point. Hearts were then appliquéd around the outside of the quilt, one for each family member who has passed away.
Top center is a larger appliquéd heart surrounded by embroidered lace. Mema's name and birth date are embroidered on that heart.
The colors of the quilt were selected to coordinate with Mema's decor. Some of the fabrics used had once belonged to Mema's dearly departed daughter. The ribbons that wind around the outside of this quilt are actually two fabrics sewn together (brown and coral). They add an elegant and feminine touch to an otherwise fairly straightforward design.
Quilt is 88" X 104" (queen size). It is machine pieced, embroidered, appliquéd and quilted. See more details below: