Cherry and Toffee Quilt
January 12th, 2007
I made this quilt for my dear friend, Aja. I was really happy with the fabric combination, despite it being very out of the whole pink, blue, green, LOTS of color scheme. It’s simple, and I think it’s more powerful this way. I wanted her to have something soft and pretty to cuddle up with on cold Northeastern days, and, there’s something about a quilt that says, “I think you’re so special I want to keep you warm and happy.” I hope she feels this way each time she uses it.
I’m not a fan of winter. I appreciate the joy of a hot cup of tea on a cold morning and how pretty the snow is, but it really gets me down once January hits. I want to hibernate and return only when it’s warm and the sun will shine. There’s a lot of dying that goes on during this month. The leaves are dead, the holidays are over, all of last year has ceased; it’s a time of introspection, I suppose. I’ve had so much change over the past year: deciding to give up on a career, leaving the East coast and dear friends, rejoining family, new houses, new cities. It’s a lot of change for a girl. I am so very happy to have this blog and my crafting as an outlet. It’s been very productive for me and a great way to receive some much needed encouragement. So thanks, blogland. I’m wishing all of us a happy and healthy new year.
15 Comments Add your own
1. Abby | January 12th, 2007 at 9:23 pm
what a great gift, simple and sweet
2. Stephanie | January 13th, 2007 at 11:44 am
Beautiful Dacia, i likes it. :) Those would be my colors too.
3. caroline | January 14th, 2007 at 4:42 pm
I love that colour combination so much.
4. joanna | January 14th, 2007 at 5:59 pm
Gorgeous quilt–I love the colors and the white binding.
p.s. Welcome to Seattle! :)
5. julie | January 15th, 2007 at 12:24 pm
beautiful! love the colors–the gold + silver + white makes it look so peaceful and serene–but with that lovely punch of red. perfect.
6. Anastasia | January 15th, 2007 at 8:18 pm
it looks fantastic – lovely shades of colour!
7. Violette Crumble | January 15th, 2007 at 9:34 pm
Really great colors and design. Finishing a quilt is a major accomplishment!
8. Shell | January 16th, 2007 at 1:10 am
The quilt is wonderful! And props to you for all the major changes that you made over the last year – I hope you feel that they are paying off. I think it’s so easy to get stuck in a rut and so brave to embrace change – good for you!
9. Nicole | January 16th, 2007 at 2:27 am
Stunning quilt. Nice work, great colour choices.
10. Kristen | January 16th, 2007 at 5:29 am
What an absolutely beautiful quilt! I love this colour combo. I’m glad you stepped out of the safety zone and made this, you should be proud.
11. cally | January 16th, 2007 at 3:48 pm
lucky Aja, to be given a gift that must have been a real labour of love. great colour combo.
thanks for visiting my blog, I tried to reply earlier but firefox has been crashing. your blog looks great.
12. Kim | January 16th, 2007 at 4:13 pm
Love the quilt. That is such a great color combo and I love your mix of prints!
13. molly | January 18th, 2007 at 3:37 pm
dacia! i LOVE this quilt. what fantastic color combinations. and even more important-what wonderful thoughts behind it all!
14. Michelle | January 20th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
LOVE the colors.
15. Alicia P. | January 20th, 2007 at 10:32 pm
Happy new year, sweetheart. The quilt is just perfect.
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