![Love Birds](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4872095375_c389f168fb.jpg)
I watched many episodes of The Jewel in the Crown while I was doing the FMQ - I had forgotten what a good series that was! It was a pleasure to see it again. I couldn't finish off the binding - I was seeing double by the time it was sewn to the quilt top, and it was 3am before I found my bed. I forced myself out of bed at 7 to baste the binding and then sew it on. I don't know how people manage to machine-sew binding on when it is held in place with pins - my hat is off to them!
![Love Birds](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4872100715_1799bb752d.jpg)
I would have hand-stitched the binding in place, since it was for a wedding present, but there was no time. As it was, I packed my overnight case while the quilt was in the wash, and took my shower while it was in the dryer. I whisked it outdoors for some quick photos while my husband was tapping his foot and looking pointedly at his watch.
![quilted linen birds](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4872106919_69c03fdbfb.jpg)
We raced down the 401 to Toronto and checked into the wedding hotel - which, as it happens, was the same hotel where we spent our wedding night, 24 years ago!
![Love Birds, detail](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4872711252_a2382b16b8.jpg)
![Love Birds, centre panel](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4872098051_13a48c6c4f.jpg)
I was very happy with the label for this quilt. I printed it on one of those Printed Treasures sheets, and then pieced it into the back, with a piece of the linen showing the two lovebirds. I've used these printing cotton sheets before, but this is the first time I've pieced in into the back. I like it!
![Love Birds back and label](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4872113135_41c67a4e8c.jpg)
![quilt in a tree](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4872726404_0a3eec454b.jpg)
The groom has been a friend of ours for many years. This was his second marriage, and his son and daughter were the only attendants. I had never met the bride, and I hoped she liked purple. While I felt fairly sure that Denys would like it, I had certainly been second guessing myself as I put this together - what on earth was I thinking, making such a hugely and utterly purple quilt for a woman I had never met! Purple isn't everyone's cup of tea - maybe she would be a purple-hater! Imagine my relief to see that the underslip to her elegant lace gown was a beautiful soft purple!
![Nina and Denys get married](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4872774826_04e7558020.jpg)
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24 comments:
The quilt is gorgeous!!! What a great gift!! I'm sure she will love it!!
That is a gorgeous quilt, fabulous finish, and the label is perfect! They are a lucky couple to get such a wonderful and unique gift!!
I really try not to do any more of those wee hours of the morning projects and dressing while the prezzie dries.8^) Great job.
Lesly, this is a truly beautiful quilt. I love all the pictures you took outside. It is nice seeing all the fabrics you chose. I love that you pieced the label into the backing....great idea. Your friends look so happy. I love the bride's wedding dress, and they had beautiful weather for the ceremony. Do you and your husband have plans for your 25th anniversary?
What a perfect bit of genius, to pick the exact color favored by the bride! At least you weren't stitching the binding as you drove to the wedding...bet it's been done! ;-) Lovely quilt! Darling label!
This is gorgeous and I'm sure will be treasured.
(Subtle hint for lab quilt...!)
Beautifully done, Lesly!
I love it! The outer border is my favorite part!
That is a beautiful quilt! I love the colors and the birds and the quilting is just stunning. And the two panels on the back - genius.
You did such a beautiful job of this! I'm sure they will be pleased for such a generous and personalized gift.
Did you stitch in the ditch and then free-hand or did you just free-hand? I'm doing my first quilt and I'm a little confused about that.
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Few! I feel your pain and tiredness. But it was all so worth it. The quilt came out amazing!!! I'm sure she will love it too. I love weddings....
how perfectly purple!!! this is a beautiful quilt and a perfect wedding gift...i can sympathize with the late nights trying to get it all done in time
Lesly, you have outdone yourself - your quilt is absolutely fabulous. I am blown away.
PS - Saw Sarah Harmer in concert Tuesday - made me miss Kingston.
What a beautiful quilt and lovely gift. Your friend will treaure it.
Beautifully done! And such a special gift!! :o)
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely ~ Trish
This is beautiful! I like the lovebirds on the back. The purple and white on the bottom seems like a pond in motion. I hope they love it, I do!!
:-}pokey
That quilt is just gorgeous and such a lovely special wedding gift!Love the birds on the back!
Just gorgeous and such a wonderful gift you made. Love the birds.
What a unique and beautiful quilt. Such a wonderful wedding gift.
To pretty for words!!!
What a beauty, Lesly! I made a wedding quilt for friends that came so late, they'd already had their first born child before the quilt was delivered.
What a wonderful gift for the couple.
This is lovely...the colours work perfectly. Jealous!
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