Initially I was reluctant. I can't quilt quilts bigger than about 60 inches, and I worried if Cathy wanted a larger quilt I couldn't fulfill my end of the bargain. Also I wasn't sure what kind of quilts she liked. Would she be happy with my bright and geometric quilts?
But it turned out she was more than happy with a 60 inch quilt, and the quilts I made were the quilts she liked. And I love Cathy's paintings so I signed up! And got sewing.
I was in Melbourne for a few days over Christmas, so we met up on Boxing Day to do the swapping. Cam came along for afternoon tea too so it was a fantastic reunion of old friends and I finally got to meet Ms L.
And the quilt?
The back was quite possibly my favourite back ever.
The very important label.
Cathy loved it! Phew!
And my painting. Just wait - it's amazing.
Us with BigCat!
That afternoon I took it home to my friend Helen's place, where I was staying. We propped it against her fireplace and then we gazed at it for hours while we chatted and ate dinner. It's one of those paintings which changes constantly with the light and the angles. When I left for Bendigo the next day I think Helen was sad to lose temporary custody.
So thanks Cathy! I love my painting so much and I loved making this quilt for you. Most of all, thanks for your fantastic friendship.
Details:
Pattern: Arithmetic by In Color Order
Fabric: Bella by Lotta Jansdotter; and grey homespun
Quilting: Machine quilted, straight lines, using Aurifil Mako 28/2 thread in grey (2605)
Batting: bleached 100% cotton
Started: 17 October 2012
Finished: 24 December 2012
Beautiful quilt and painting! Lucky girls!
ReplyDeleteAnd this is exactly what blogging-friends are all about! Love both the quilt and the painting - you are both very lucky reciprants of each others talents...J
ReplyDeleteOh beautiful quilt and wow what a great painting!
ReplyDeleteSoooo beautiful!
ReplyDelete'Twas so lovely to see you again. Hopefully next time it'll be in Canberra.
What a feast of color and talent , beautiful quilt and painting . Thank you for sharing .
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic swap! It's just perfect, in both directions.
ReplyDeleteBoth. Are. Absolutely. Beautiful! I LOVE the quilt, both the pattern and the fabric colours are gorgeous. Wouldn't her paintings look super as silk scarves?
ReplyDeleteOh you lucky duck! What a fabulous painting. And isn't she so lucky to have you as a bloggy, swappy friend.
ReplyDeleteIts interesting the painting almost bends and has the appearance of being warped depending on which angle you look at it, it has lovely use of light. Your quilt you just want to die for , so lovely and appealing in its warmth
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a swap! Love both the quilt and the painting!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic swap, totally great all around. I also love the back of the quilt too - blog friends ARE real friends.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful swap - you are both definitely winners!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky are you both. I would be quite happy with either one of those gifts. Your quilt came out beautifully. So much hard work and so worth it.
ReplyDeleteI love that quilt so much! What a great swap. You are both very lucky!
ReplyDeleteI finally found some time and words to post about my quilt. I love it so much Michelle and can't wait for this heat wave to pass so I can spend time with it again. It's lovingly waiting in the lounge for me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your friendship too. It's been quite some years now hey?