Friday, May 21, 2010

The story of a quilt....

Amy is having another Blogger's Quilt Festival....




so I thought that I would enter my recent favorite quilt......

The tree quilt....


The quilt is done!

with a bit of a story!

Some of you may all ready know this one (shhhh!)...

Wonky trees... on my design wall (aka french door)

For the past few years, I had been making a quilt to be auctioned off in January
to raise funds for JDRF (an organization dear to my heart since
 my youngest child "Sugarbaby" was diagnosed Thanksgiving Day 2005 with type 1 diabetes)....

free pieced trees

and so the days leading up to the annual gala was a blur of black and white and green and turquoise....

On my wall.. adding wonky flying geese

and when it was done...

I think I can, I think I can!!!!

we were sad to see if it leave...


The quilt is done!

but all ended well when Mr. U brought it home to us...

It's home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and so.....
I can walk by it each and every day!!!!!

The tree quilt hangs in our hallway..

The End!



At home with my sewing utensils!  great story, huh? Now go check out all the other quilts at Amy's 
and have a good weekend!



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57 comments:

  1. LeahMay 21, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    Oh, I like your story (and your quilt!)

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  2. Lynne (Lily's Quilts)May 21, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    I LOVE this quilt - I love the wonky trees against the B+W background.

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  3. myBearpawMay 21, 2010 at 6:20 AM

    Love those gorgeous greens! And the trees! Lovely story too.

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  4. JoyceMay 21, 2010 at 7:04 AM

    So nice to have your favorite quilt hanging on the wall of your house!

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  5. Twisted QuiltsMay 21, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    I remember seeing this one before and I still love it. The black and white really makes the green "pop". I also love the turquoise border. It is perfect. I also love how you alternated the black and white on the green for the border, so creative. It is obvious this quilt was made with lots of heart!

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  6. PatMay 21, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    I still love hearing the story of how this terrific quilt came home to stay!

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  7. Anne at Film and ThreadMay 21, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    That was a great ending to the story! I hope your child will do well and that a cure can be discovered someday soon.

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  8. grendelskinMay 21, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    I love this quilt and I was so happy for you when Mr. U. brought it home for you!

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  9. RosaMaríaMay 21, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    love the tree quilt!

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  10. Laurel H.May 21, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    I still like hearing this story (and seeing this quilt)!

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  11. TinaMay 21, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    It's a beauty and so great that you have it hanging on your very own wall! That Mr. U is a keeper :).

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  12. Lauren PhelpsMay 21, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    I've told you before: I love this quilt! I'm so glad it came back to you! I love the green and turquoise together and the wonky trees are so cute. :)

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  13. KristenMay 21, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    Great quilt and story. I love how it came home with you!

    I hope a cure is found soon!

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  14. LeslyMay 21, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    I love the green and aqua against the black and white! And what a great story! Reminds me of that cheesy quote: "If you love something, let it go. If it comes back, it's yours. If it doesn't, it never was." Never thought to apply that to a QUILT!

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  15. MelindaMay 21, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    I really like this quilt - I loved it when you were making it and love it now.

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  16. SandraMay 21, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    Isn't it fun to make a charity quilt and then win it back--you get to feel extra virtous and have a cool quilt to boot. My antique repro quilt on
    http://starleyquilts.blogspot.com
    was made for a charity that helps children whose parents have mental illness.
    I also have a 1890 double pink star
    http://utahquiltappraiser.blogspot.com

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  17. CarolMay 21, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    Awww how lovely that MR. U bought it back. Beautiful.

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  18. Katie BMay 21, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    That is a sweet story. And I love the trees!

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  19. CarlaMay 21, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    I remember the story. It is still amazing and lovely :o)

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  20. MichelleMay 21, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    Lovely quilt. Such an attractive color scheme and a great pattern. So terrific that Mr. U brought it back. :-)

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  21. Sujata ShahMay 21, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    Beautiful Quilt!

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  22. AJMay 21, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    Love the aqua border!

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  23. AnnieOMay 21, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    That is a great quilt! How wonderful of you to make a quilt for such a great cause and Mr. U to bring it home for you. Awwww. Thanks for sharing your quilt's story :)

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  24. Quilts on BastingsMay 21, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    Wonderful quilt - I love a quilt with a great story - thanks for sharing.

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  25. Victoria Findlay WolfeMay 21, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    UPSTATE TREES!!!! ;-)

    fun stuff lady! from DOWN STATE...
    V

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  26. JocelynMay 21, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Yes that is a great story for sure! Great quilt!

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  27. RachelMay 21, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    It's so beautiful! I still want to make a wonky tree and/or wonky house quilt - and you are my inspiration.

    Love the quilt; love the story!

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  28. MarjorieMay 21, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    I have seen every one of those trees in the woods.

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  29. marlene@ByTheSeamMay 21, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    That is a great story. I like the quilt it looks good hanging in your hallway.

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  30. AllieMay 22, 2010 at 1:29 AM

    Great quilt, great story!!!!!!!!!!

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  31. MegMay 22, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Aw, what a great story! And that quilt is making me drool--it's so cool!

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  32. quiltmom annaMay 22, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    What a great story- I love the wonky trees- so glad it came home to a place where it is loved.
    Do the wonky trees remind you of your Canadian roots LOL I am a Western Canadian and I have often thought about making a wonky tree quilt for Christmas. I love the flying geese border too.
    Enjoy the festival.
    Regards,
    Anna
    http://quiltmomsjourney.blogspot.com/

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  33. DeborahMay 22, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    Wonderful quilt and story! My oldest daughter was diagnosed at age 5 in 1990.

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  34. LeslieMay 22, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    what a wonderful husband....and such a beautiful quilt.

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  35. KarenMay 22, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    Great story for a great quilt! Love the free form trees with the black and white background. Do you have an amount of time you allow yourself to stop and admire each day?

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  36. AnonymousMay 22, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    Thanks for becoming a follower of my blog. I love your quilt. I am making a black and white and green quilt (just started--check my blog soon). I like your addition of turquoise. The color really pops.

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  37. SharonMay 23, 2010 at 3:48 AM

    I love your wonky tree quilt! Your free-pieced trees are great...love that green with the black and white. And your border is wonderful too, plus the turquoise really makes it pop. And how sweet of Mr. U!

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  38. 名青May 23, 2010 at 7:07 AM

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  39. BarbMay 23, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    great story and great quilt. I love the wonky flying geese especially - great green!

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  40. MaryMay 23, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    I really, really like this quilt and the story. Nice blog too.

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  41. KathyMay 23, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    What a nice bright quilt and a good story to go with it.

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  42. UnknownMay 24, 2010 at 12:47 AM

    I was so glad for you when he brought this home again! I love it!

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  43. KimMay 24, 2010 at 3:06 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful! So glad you got it back. Thanks for sharing your story.

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  44. MaritMay 24, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    Love both your quilt and the story, Lisa! They both make me smile
    ; )
    Thank you for your nice comment, too!

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  45. OddbjørgMay 24, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    Great story, great quilt!

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  46. QuiltSueMay 24, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    A great story and a great quilt. I'm glad the story had such a happy ending too.

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  47. SharonMay 24, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    A fun story for a great quilt...love the wonky trees!

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  48. RoseMay 24, 2010 at 11:59 PM

    I just love the free-spirited feel of this quilt...

    you can see my entry HERE.

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  49. Dallas Designing-DivaMay 25, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    Love the colors and the leaning trees!

    Randi
    http://DivaBuzz.designing-diva.com

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  50. UnknownMay 26, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    I still love, love, love this quilt.

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  51. SewCalGalMay 26, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    Lovely whimsical quilt and delightful story. You did a great job!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  52. AngieMay 27, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    FUn FUN Fun! I need to start a stash of green to do a similar tree quilt...
    www.craftedAngels.com

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  53. EileenMay 28, 2010 at 5:34 AM

    great quilt--love the colors--green and tourquoise--a great combination

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  54. bethMay 28, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    I love the quilt and story is precious!!

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  55. WendyLouMay 28, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    I remember that story!! No wonder it's your fave :)

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  56. Coffeebean's DailiesMay 29, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    Hi. Great story and great quilt! I especially like the quilt in the background that says your name! cool!

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  57. AngieJune 2, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    Very nice that he brought it home!

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