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COUSIN'S REUNION

GrannieLou1945
GrannieLou1945
COUSIN'S REUNION - I made this for a cousin's reunion in Aug. 2012 - one block for each state from which the cousins came to the reunion. Some blocks were traditional (Ohio Star, etc) and I designed some totally from scratch (ND & WA). We hung the quilt between US and ND flags on the cabin porch at the lake where the reunion was held and drew names for it at the end of the celebration. The blocks represent (from top left) 1st row:Ohio, North Dakota, California - 2nd row:Utah, New York City, Washington - 3rd row:Florida, Illinois and combined Arizona/New Mexico. I quilted in a couple of eagles, lots of stars, a New York beauty circle around center block and other symbols for each state block. The backing is like a North Dakota blue sky with fluffy white clouds. It was a big hit and luckily my son won the quilt so I will get to visit it occasionally. We had 4 generations at the reunion - from ages 5 to 81 - and a great time was had by all.

Added: Aug 25, 2012

 

Name of Pattern or Block Original - combined block patterns
Owned By Kevin Harper
Name of Maker Mary Lou Harper
Name of Quilter Mary Lou Harper
Year Made 2012
Year Made is: Certain
Located in City Phoenix
Located in State AZ
Located in Country US
Condition of Quilt Excellent
Design Source Totally Original Design
Design Source - Published In State Block Sampler
Design Source - Description I made this for a cousin's reunion in Aug. 2012 - one block for each state from which the cousins came to the reunion. Some blocks were traditional (Ohio Star, etc) and I designed some totally from scratch (ND & WA). We hung the quilt between US and ND flags on the cabin porch at the lake where the reunion was held and drew names for it at the end of the celebration. The blocks represent (from top left) 1st row:Ohio, North Dakota, California - 2nd row:Utah, New York City, Washington - 3rd row:Florida, Illinois and combined Arizona/New Mexico. I quilted in a couple of eagles, lots of stars, a New York beauty circle around center block and other symbols for each state block. The backing is like a North Dakota blue sky with fluffy white clouds. It was a big hit and luckily my son won the quilt so I will get to visit it occasionally. We had 4 generations at the reunion - from ages 5 to 81 - and a great time was had by all.
Genre Traditional Quilt
Quilt Type Wall Quilt
Quilt Width 52
Quilt Height 60
Measurement In: Inches
Fabric Used 100% Commercial Cotton
Construction Technique Pieced
Piecing By Machine
Applique by None
Types of Quilting Quilted on domestic machine
Embellishments None

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