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Pansies for Pandora

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Pandora's quilt is finally complete. I started it more than a year ago and I worked on it at an even pace. When it was finally done, I was really sad to see it go.

I was inspired by the Pansies I planted in our flower box when I made the pattern for the quilt top. I later found out that the name Pansies is derived from the French word "pensée" (to think) (correction! It means 'thought/mind'. thanks Danielle!), and the meaning of the flower is "you occupy my thoughts".

I was able to incorporate that into her quilt, her embroidery is what I was working on when I was
sitting in the park. It is very true, I always think a lot about the person I am making a quilt for.

33 comments:

  1. It looks amazing Celine! And the embroidered note is perfect - Pandora is super lucky!

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  2. Oh how nice! Did your friend love your gift to her?

    x

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  3. you finally finished it!!!!!
    it looks soooo beautiful!!!!

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  4. It's beautiful! Love the colors.
    "pensée" is actually a noun, meaning thought/mind, "penser" being the verb "to think" :) It's funny how many words have such interesting ties to other languages!

    Danielle

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  5. its beautiful :) and really well thought out :)

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  6. Celine! That quilt is gorgeous! And I actually thought of pansies when I saw the colours! That's amazing. I would love to learn how to quilt! Great work!

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  7. it's really just beautiful! how satisfying that must be to have it done, now onto a new project!

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  8. i'm speechless. the most beautiful and thoughtful present ever!

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  9. it's sooo amazing celine! she is one lucky lady!!!
    yay!!!! amazing photos!

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  10. That looks beautiful, what a nice work!

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  11. it is a beautiful quilt, and your tag is just the nicest. lovely, Celine.

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  12. so gorgeous! I love the colours and the little sewn tag. It feels so much better giving a handmade gift, doesn't it? I wish I had more time to do that. Inspiring!

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  13. It looks so wonderfully lovely and perfect to snuggle up in. The words you stitched into it are touching. So very beautiful!

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  14. Oooh, it's so pretty! It really does remind me of a field of pansies. The embroidery is the sweetest, most perfect touch, and I love the colours you chose for that little patch too.

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  15. Beautiful! Amazing colour combo, and I love how graphic it is. My, you're multi-talented!!

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  16. supernice Céline!!! have a nice weekend :-)

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  17. i absolutely love the embroidery! your quilt is amazing!

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  18. it is beautiful! i love the thought and the little writing. She'll be touched.

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  19. Wow, Celine! That is a beautiful quilt. Congrats (to you and the lucky one who received it)!

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  20. Looks gorgeous! I made a quilt for my daughter just before she was born. It wasn't as complex as this, but I wanted her to have a lovingly hand made baby blanket. Sweet!

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  21. How wonderful quilt and how much you have been really thinking of the person.

    Birch tree leaves scenting weekend wishes from Finland

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  22. Oh what a beauty of a quilt! You are a very wonderful friend!

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  23. That last picture! What an incredible gift to give someone. Wonderful work, Celine.

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  24. Beautiful quilt! I love the note you added to it.

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  25. Nice job! Your quilt is gorgeous. I love the pattern, the colors you've used and the embroidery =)

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  26. I peek in from time to time but I couldn't resist commenting on this post. That quilt is stunning. And I loved the meaning behind the pansies. I think I need to run out and get some to plant some in my garden. Pandora is one lucky girl.

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  27. wow, i think i'm far too impatient to work on something for so long - i admire patience in people so much. and look how beautiful the quilt has turned out!

    i agree with alexandria: the words of the embroidery are very touching.

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  28. Amazing work i wish i had the patience!

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  29. so beautiful!! love the little text<3

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  30. That quilt truly is lovely! The label is so cute and thoughtful.

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