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.
It looks amazing Celine! And the embroidered note is perfect - Pandora is super lucky!
ReplyDeleteOh how nice! Did your friend love your gift to her?
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gorgeous, Celine!
ReplyDeleteyou finally finished it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteit looks soooo beautiful!!!!
It's beautiful! Love the colors.
ReplyDelete"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
its beautiful :) and really well thought out :)
ReplyDeleteCeline! 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!
ReplyDeleteit's really just beautiful! how satisfying that must be to have it done, now onto a new project!
ReplyDeletei'm speechless. the most beautiful and thoughtful present ever!
ReplyDeleteit's sooo amazing celine! she is one lucky lady!!!
ReplyDeleteyay!!!! amazing photos!
That looks beautiful, what a nice work!
ReplyDeleteit is a beautiful quilt, and your tag is just the nicest. lovely, Celine.
ReplyDeleteso 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!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so wonderfully lovely and perfect to snuggle up in. The words you stitched into it are touching. So very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOooh, 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.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Amazing colour combo, and I love how graphic it is. My, you're multi-talented!!
ReplyDeletesupernice Céline!!! have a nice weekend :-)
ReplyDeletei absolutely love the embroidery! your quilt is amazing!
ReplyDeleteit is beautiful! i love the thought and the little writing. She'll be touched.
ReplyDeletewow! beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow, Celine! That is a beautiful quilt. Congrats (to you and the lucky one who received it)!
ReplyDeleteLooks 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!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful quilt and how much you have been really thinking of the person.
ReplyDeleteBirch tree leaves scenting weekend wishes from Finland
Oh what a beauty of a quilt! You are a very wonderful friend!
ReplyDeleteit is simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat last picture! What an incredible gift to give someone. Wonderful work, Celine.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! I love the note you added to it.
ReplyDeleteNice job! Your quilt is gorgeous. I love the pattern, the colors you've used and the embroidery =)
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeletewow, 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!
ReplyDeletei agree with alexandria: the words of the embroidery are very touching.
Amazing work i wish i had the patience!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful!! love the little text<3
ReplyDeleteThat quilt truly is lovely! The label is so cute and thoughtful.
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