Quilted Gifts

My sister, Joan, is visiting from Tennessee. At the moment, she is in Newfoundland but will be back here again on her way south. She always has a surprise birthday gift for me. This year, I have three new quilted pillows to match our 50th anniversary quilt which she made and gifted us two summers ago.

These three below were delivered last summer and belong in the guest bedroom.

Thanks Joan for your thoughtful gifts! Love them all and don't stop (GRIN).

Enjoy!!

Anniversary Quilt

Our 50th anniversary was in June. Joan, my sister, brought her gift to us this week. Of course, it's a queen size quilt. She knows I'm not much into hearts but she said these were not hearts (ya, right) but stylized J and L for our names. The white background has gold on it to represent the 50 years. The letters and numbers on the back are pieced. The 150 is for Canada's birthday.

It's a beautiful quilt, Joan. Much appreciated by both of us. Thanks!

Wedding Anniversaries

June has traditionally been referred to as The Wedding Month. Some brides seem to prefer this month for their wedding. My parents, who will both be 89 this fall, celebrate their 65th on the 22 of June. Yes, they picked June. However, that had more to do with the fact they were both teachers and school was out.


Here are a few ideas for a wedding or anniversary gift:
Double Wedding Ring Quilt, a traditional favorite.
Cupid's Own Quilt Block
Double Heart Quilt Block
Heart Can Quilt Block
Pride of the Bride Quilt Block
True Lover's Knot Quilt Block
Quilt Patterns through the ages - informative
Paper Pieced Heart 
Wedding Quilt - lots of other free patterns here
Wedding Themed Cross-Stitch Patterns
Bride & Groom Cross-Stitch Patterns