Wednesday, September 18, 2013

CELESTIAL - SOPHIAS' BLUE MOON

Hi, 12 x 12'ers! I finally managed to complete a challenge - and it's early! (Okay ... so I cheated a little. I started this piece for another exchange, but made a mis-cut.)

I have named my quilt "Sophias' Blue Moon" in honour of the birth of my great(est) niece, Sophia Marie, who was born in Virginia, USA, during the blue moon on August 20. My inspiration came from a photo I took that night. I cannot wait to meet her when she, her mom and dad, come to Vancouver Island for Christmas!

The quilt is also to honour my dear friend, Sophia (Sophie), who is rapidly losing her battle against a rare, aggressive form of ovarian cancer.  I met Sophie (our future bridesmaid), her future husband (our future best man), and my future husband at a Lighthouse concert at UVIC nearly 45 years ago. Sophie's husband and my husband have known each other for well over 50 years.

This summer has been filled with a lot of emotional upheaval for us. Some bad, with a good outcome and some bad, with a bad outcome. One of the bad/good was the adoption of two one-year-old Golden Retrievers, who have done their best to keep us entertained and on our toes. I know you are just waiting to see them, so here they are:  from left to right - Jake and Molly!


Sophias' Blue Moon is black cotton on Timtex, lots of MistyFused Angelina fibres, Textiva MistyFused to gold lame over gold mesh, free-motion machine stitching, french knots and machine-stitched cord around the edge.  Angelina fibres don't like being photographed!





Deep peace of the shining stars to you, Sophias. 
I love you both.
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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    This is so beautiful, Dale!!!

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  2. Dale KathrynSeptember 18, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Thanks, Dot! It was a great challenge. I can't wait to see what the other members have done!

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  3. MargaretKSeptember 28, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Sadness and happiness often go together, don't they Dale. I love your emotional tribute to two very special Sophia's who fill your life with such inspiration. I agree with Dot - beautiful. Margaret K.

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  4. Dale KathrynSeptember 29, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Thank you, Margaret.

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  5. Karrie PhelpsSeptember 29, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    I love it Dale! Wonderful piece.

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  6. Gladys LoveOctober 7, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    It's hard not to get lost in the adorableness (is that a real word) of your dogs in this post, but your blue moon is fabulous and your Sophia's are so blessed to have your love.

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  7. Dale KathrynOctober 27, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Sophia Julianna Guidi - June 1, 1952 to October 18, 2013.

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