I was lucky enough to have the quilt I made for Mitchell chosen by Madame Samm of Sew We Quilt as one of four quilts for the February Banner. There were 321 quilts submitted so can you imagine my surprise when I got Madame Samm's email! I made this quilt before I had my blog. So I thought I'd tell you about it now.
The official name for this quilt is “Mitchell’s As Close To A Collingwood Quilt That He Will Get”. A funny name, I agree but I’ll explain.
Mitchell is a die-hard Collingwood Football Club supporter (he doesn't usually wear shorts and thongs to the footy!). Collingwood is an Australian Rules Football team. Their colours are black and white stripes. Collingwood is the team you either love or hate! Needless to say, I do not barrack for Collingwood. Hence, the name.
Mitchell asked me for a black and white quilt. I used the stack and slash method. It came together very quickly and I had it commercially quilted. When I checked the label, it was made back in 2008. I can’t believe it was that long ago!
Thank you Madame Samm for the honour of being one of the four quilts on your February banner.
Congratulations again - so glad you posted this up, it so deserves it. Oh, I know a banner girl!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the selection.. perhaps I should get your autograph while I can afford it ! Now your famous please stay in touch...lol ! :)
ReplyDeleteThe quilt's fantastic.. even if it's for a "C" supporter!
Hello Chrstine,
ReplyDeleteI´m glad to be with you in the banner, and I love your black and white quilt! Black and white are always perfect together.
The story to this quilt is nice too, and I´m sure, that your handsome son loves his winnerquilt.
I´m a follower to your blog, and I´ll be back soon ☺
Liebe Grüße
Bente - Germany
Hello, I came over from Sew We Quilt. I really enjoyed your quit and the story behind it. Would love to see a tutorial on it. Enjoying your blog.
ReplyDeleteA gal in Texas, U.S.A.
yipee congrats Christine you so deserve to win this,love the story of Mitchell's quilt,but tell Mitchell it should've been red and black,lol.xx
ReplyDeleteThe quilt looks amazing great job.
ReplyDeleteWell Done !! I can't say that I agree with the colour scheme - LOL I'm a Geelong supporter but it looks great xxx Hugs - Fee X
ReplyDeleteOh, and now I can say that I knew you before you were famous!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Christine, well done - do a positive happy dance for you. It's a lovely quilt, not to worry it's Collingwood, hee hee - the quilt is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Christine......
ReplyDeleteHmmm Mitchell sure is a ONE EYED Collinwood supporter.
His room looks great with the quilt on his bed.
Congratulations on your selection.
ReplyDeleteWe have a Collingwood supporter here as well.
found it today... Congrats
ReplyDeleteFantastic quilt, and congratulations...
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