Happy 60th Anniversary Aunt Joyce and Uncle Walter!!!
This summer I'd like to say I sailed around the world, invented the next great infomercial product, won the lottery, or wrote a book. But I didn't. I did develop a complete lack of confidence, a huge roadblock in treatment, and a severe case of writer's block. Somehow in spite of that I kept plugging away driven by gifts I wanted to make for people I love. There's nothing like the people who hold some of your best memories as well as a piece of your heart to bring out your best intentions :)
Wedding Photo 1950
Their lovely home
The hubs has a very special aunt and uncle who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. This couple is really something. He was in several WWII combat theaters and she was a bride a couple weeks after graduating high school. They're huge patriots and truly love America more than Sarah Palin claims to. They've lived in the same house forever and still have a fabulous 1962 Chrysler 300 convertible that is in mint condition that they bought new. Travel is one of their great loves right behind their family.
In the Beginning...
In Process
Detail of Chrysler 300 Convertible
This very cool pair has always treated me as if I was a blood relative and I love them dearly! In honor of this very special anniversary I chose to honor their home and that very special car in a mini quilt. It's the first truly pictorial quilt I've ever made and came out pretty well if I do say so myself. On the back is a collage of wedding and anniversary photos through the last 60 years. The pictures tell the story better than I can.
Front Detail of the house/front door
Back Collage of anniversary pictures through the years
Back Detail
Finished mini quilt
Joyce and Walter with their Family and Friends!
1 comment:
Oh Lord, your stitching is gorgeous! What an amazing project!!!
Stunning.
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