Material Mavens: Judy's Surprise Quilt: Heirloom Roses

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Judy's Surprise Quilt: Heirloom Roses

Surprise was a tough one for me. I thought of a lot of things that surprised me, but the one that really stood out was the day I arrived home from a trip to my mom's house in Missouri. My sweet husband had purchased 3 roses to represent our three sons and placed them on my pillow.

In the quilt I quilted hearts to represent me and my husband. There are 2 roads quilted into the piece to show that there are many roads we travel and some of them have interesting stepping stones along the way.

When I was young I never dreamed of a certain plan for my life. I knew I wanted to have a loving husband, at least 3 children, and travel. All of those are part of my life. What I didn't see was having 3 boys, quilting and sewing being my career, and living in Texas. My life is wonderful with these surprises. No matter the twists and turns on the road I enjoy the planned and not so planned stuff. I grow with each one.

10 comments:

AliceNovember 15, 2011 at 11:43 AM
Judy, this is a beautiful story and a gorgeous quilt! As usual, your expertise in machine quilting takes my breath away. Too, the appliqued roses are so real, I want to reach out and feel the petals.
What a true quilt artist you are, and we are privileged to have you as one of our Mavens!
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JudyNovember 15, 2011 at 2:53 PM
Judy, I have been admiring your machine quilting. It is so much fun. Think I will have to try some on another project. Patti
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AndreaNovember 15, 2011 at 3:03 PM
Judy, what a sweet story that inspired your quilt. Love your roses and your quilting is fabulous.
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Linda HicksNovember 15, 2011 at 3:16 PM
Judy, You make me want to run to my machine and free motion quilt. A fine summing up of your surprises!
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Nedra WeaverNovember 15, 2011 at 6:25 PM
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Nedra WeaverNovember 15, 2011 at 6:30 PM
OOps, I posted incorrectly the first time. I'll try again. I think your husband is very thoughtful!!!! and you captured the spirit of your love for your life and family as well as the beautiful roses all together. Lovely machine quilting!!!!
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SaraNovember 15, 2011 at 9:36 PM
Simply gorgeous - I do love the quilting. I am amazed at how much you get done
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CarolynNovember 17, 2011 at 11:15 AM
A stunning quilt, Judy! As usual, your free motion quilting is beyond perfection! I love the story and your depiction of that very special day. Beautiful!!!
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BarbaraNovember 17, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Judy, I just have to say ditto to everyone's comments. This lovely quilt really pops and has a great love story!
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RitaNovember 20, 2011 at 4:34 PM
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh, how sweet. And your little quilt expresses that adorable act perfectly.
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Themes for the Quilts

Below are the themes on which our quilts have been based:

Round One Quilts

9/15/11 Harmony

11/15/15 Surprise

1/15/12 South
3/15/12 Element
5/15/12 Mystery
7/15/12 Daydream
9/15/12 Spiral
11/15/12 Travel
1/15/13 Interwoven
3/15/13 Communication
5/15/13 Canyon

7/15/13 Cell

9/15/13 Green

11/15/13 Comfort

1/15/14 Strong

3/15/14 Translate

5/15/14 Spring

7/15/14 Friendship

Round Two Quilts

10/15/14 Contrast

1/15/15 Modern
4/15/15 Neighbor
7/15/15 Time
10/15/15 Circle(s)
1/15/16 Pun

4/15/16 Doodle

7/15/16 Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

10/15/16 Reflection

1/15/17 Boundaries

4/15/17 Quote

7/15/17 Space

10/15/17 Reach

1/15/18 Rock

4/15/18 Blues

THE MATERIAL MAVENS

We are a group of art quilters who come from various parts of the United States, from the East coast and then south to Arkansas and Texas. We were inspired by the original Twelve by Twelve international art quilting group.

Beginning in September, 2011, we started posting our 12"x 12" art quilts, which were based on themes chosen in turn by our members. For Round One, we posted quilts every two months, always on the 15th of the designated months.

Round Two of The Material Mavens began in October, 2014. Some changes were made: quilts were posted every three months, and the quilts could be be either 12"x 12" or rectangular ones measuring 11" x 14", either horizontal or vertical in orientation.

Round Three of The Material Mavens began in July, 2018. Again, changes have been made. Now those members who wish to stay affiliated with the group are free to post quilts every time or every now and then. Two, our blog administrator collected suggested themes from the members who wanted to remain affiliated. These themes were then pulled at random from a "hat," and they were then assigned in order for the posting dates. Since we had 13 members who wanted to remain, we will be posting quilts every 3 months until 2021! This date is significant and appropriate, because 2021 will be the 10th year that our group has been in existence.

MEMBERS REMAINING

1. Alice Baird (Waco, TX) (abaird125@gmail.com)

2. Andrea Willey (MA)
3. Carolyn Henson (TX) (cjhenson214@gmail.com)

5. Gail Bradney (AR)
6. Jane Hartfield (AR) (arkjjhart@mynewroads.com)
7. Judy Steward (TX)
8. Kathy Harte (TX)

9. Karen Pulaski
10. Sara Norris (TX)
11. Tricia Deck (Lincoln, (MA)

12. Teresa Schlabach (AR)

13. Nedra Weaver