Wednesday, September 29, 2010

J & I Get Married

As you may have seen in a previous post, my best friend Jacquie got married about a month ago.  She's always wanted me to make her a quilt but I told her that she had to wait until she got married.  After seven years of dating, her and Ivan got hitched, so I made 'em a quilt.  Of course I picked the double wedding ring pattern.  As usual I didn't really know what I was getting myself into.  As you can tell form the picture, this pattern is pretty intricate.  I'm so glad I decided to use a pattern!  It saved the rings from turning into squares, a plight like so many double wedding suffer from.  

I tried desperately to get this quilt done before the big day, but alas with school and the craziness of life, I did not.  Rather, I just finished it up and gave it to her this weekend.  Unfortunately, Ivan wasn't there to open it with her, but I'm glad she choose to open it when I was there so I could see her reaction.  She loved the blue, as it was her wedding color.  

Weddings are beautiful occasions, but often leave a bride and groom with more stuff then they know what to do with.  I love that I could give Jacquie and Ivan something unique and something that they'll hopefully keep for a long time as a special reminder of their big day.  Oh and Jacquie did tell me that it was secretly one of her favorite gifts.

No comments:

Post a Comment