( complete )

I finally finished my quilt! you may remember its first mention- back in late October. I've worked on it many hours (I'm estimating about 200 total) since then, and I'm in a very mild shock about its finally being done

a few of my favorite squares came from friends who make beautiful things.. most of the knitted squares are from cathy in oregon & several of the felted squares are from monika in scotland. there's also a felted square as well as many triangles in vegetable-dyed silk from ashley on the west coast, and a knitted square from charlotte on the east coast. I received a gift of a knitted mesh square from my sister sarah, too

besides these full squares, I got my material from..

\ dresses shortened into tops (vintage batik & a mociun print)
/ st james striped top I cropped
\ samples from various custom handmade projects
/ vintage silk top I shortened
\ handdyed silk velvet I bought on etsy
/ sheep hide
\ tiny sheepskin
/ my own homemade felt
\ linen & ikat fabrics given as gift wrap
/ favorite old pillowcases

etc

it was a pleasure to create this, and its amazing how much more than just a blanket it is. the project itself was hours upon hours of thinking while working, improving not just my sewing but overall patience & understanding that a careful approach saves time & frustration..

the quilt was originally handsewn by a family member many years ago. given this original creation, along with my recent work & love in it, I feel like its nearer to a creature than an inanimate object