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Friday, February 20, 2015

A Wedding Gift Needs a Name

80 x 80
16 inch Depression Blocks
A September Wedding Gift

I've heard tell that my nephew is getting married in September. 
He and his fiance have very few household goods so, planning ahead,  I decided to finish one of my UFOs for a wedding gift. 


Some of the 400 HSTs in this quilt were swapped and some were made from my scraps. 


I quilted it with a walking foot on my DSM with a sort of uneven crosshatch.
I had some brown polka dot in my stash that I used for binding. 


After a spin in the washer and a stint in the dryer the quilt came out crinkly, puffy, soft and cuddly. 


I need to think of a name for it. Depression Blocks doesn't seem quite appropriate for a wedding gift. 


This was one of my goals (#7)  for First Quarter Finish Along. 

At the end of the month I'll link up to Julie's Binding Blitz

Also linking up today to:
Can I Get A Whoop, Whoop at Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Finish it Up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts

WIPs Be Gone at A Quilting Reader's Garden
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23 comments:

  1. TerriFebruary 20, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    That's a beauty! Depression block is one of my bucket list quilts. Thanks for sharing it.
    I'd call it "His & Hers" because of the darks and lights.
    Hugs

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  2. Podunk PrettiesFebruary 20, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    The Baby Maker!....LOL!
    okay how about...
    Old fashion love affair
    What you if googled romantic movies titles or songs from the the 1930's for a name. After presenting them the quilt you could explain the name of the block and why you chose a different name for the quilt, but used a title from the 1930's.

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  3. audreyFebruary 20, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    I do so love scrappy quilts! They are the most fun to snuggle under and what a perfect gift for a young couple.:)

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  4. Carla A Few Of My Favorite ThingsFebruary 20, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    Lucky couple! I like September Love mentioned above! Love the way you quilted it!

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  5. Lorene HolbrookFebruary 20, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    oh I love this quilt. you are right, it looks cuddly and snuggly

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  6. Andee NeffFebruary 20, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    Love it!

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  7. QuiltdivajulieFebruary 20, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    I think scrappy quilts are the very best kind to give for wedding quilts - life is full of bits and pieces, all jumbled together, that somehow turn into something wonderful . . . Maybe that could be the name - Something Wonderful !!

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  8. LA PaylorFebruary 20, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    "Let the confetti fly!"

    "Love in color"

    "Celebrate!"

    LeeAnna at not afraid of color

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  9. DonaFebruary 20, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    Very, Very Nice! I love scrappy quilts and this one is a beauty!

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  10. DashaFebruary 20, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    Gorgeous quilt. But I am useless with names, so I am of no use to you there. Must make a Depression block quilt. I have a heap of HSTs pieced into squares already.

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  11. simple :: dream :: quiltsFebruary 20, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    What a loving gift. This quilt is beautiful.

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  12. CathyFebruary 21, 2015 at 1:35 AM

    Oh, I love this quilt. I have a thing for color and HSTs!! I think I would call it "Diamonds are Forever", which alludes to the diamonds in the quilt and the wedding diamonds and vows...

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  13. AnnFebruary 21, 2015 at 4:09 AM

    So many good name suggestions already for the lovely gift. Scrap quilts are the best. This one is so cheerful and charming. The newlyweds will love it and enjoy using it. Congratulations!

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  14. Vic in NHFebruary 21, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    "Old-Fashioned Love Song" is what came to my mind, but I love the suggestion of "Diamonds Are Forever" even better than mine.

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    "Pieces of Life".
    I love, love old fashioned looking quilts. A simpler time--using what you have to create a beautiful, useful thing!

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  16. Mystic QuilterFebruary 21, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    Just seen this post, must have missed it earlier!
    Love your scrappy quilt - so vibrant.

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  17. SheilaFebruary 22, 2015 at 12:19 AM

    It's beautiful! A wonderful wedding gift. Thank you for sharing pictures : )

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  18. Magpie SueFebruary 22, 2015 at 5:15 PM

    I've never liked the name of this block - such a downer! You've been offered some great names for a wedding quilt though, and what a wonderful gift it will be!

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  19. Heather JFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    A beautiful quilt. What a fabulous gift.

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  20. Sandy PanagosFebruary 27, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    Congrats on completing your goal. It's beautiful. Whatever you name it should fit the couple, not the quilt, so I'm sure you'll come up with the perfect name. They will love it.

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  21. julieQMarch 3, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    Great planning to make one of your UFO's a cherished gift! Thank you for linking up with me!

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  22. Adrianne @ On the Windy SideApril 8, 2015 at 4:48 AM

    It's lovely and I'm sure it will be much appreciated by the newlyweds.

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  23. Akash ChauhanJanuary 30, 2017 at 4:21 AM


    This is just seriously awesome! I am a new follower and am so glad I found you!

    wedding gifts

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