Ellen Lindner: Art & Creativity

Since the barn quilt I’ve been working on was a commissioned gift, I didn’t want to show the finished project until the recipient had received it.  And now, she has.  So, here’s the completed quilt, made for (drum roll please,) MY MOM! 

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It was commissioned by my uncle, in honor of his sister’s milestone birthday.  Isn’t that a fantastic gift?  The image shows a favorite view of hers, in rural Virginia, where she lives.

The stitching (quilting) includes a variety of family names, as well as significant dates and places.  And the standing seam roof is 3D.  (Click the image for a better view.)

The backing fabric is light, so family members signed it as part of her birthday celebration.

My mom was very surprised and delighted!  I’m so glad!  Here’s the group after she opened her gift. L-R:  Me, my mom, her brother, and his partner.

The presentation of the quilt was just one small part of a weekend full of brithday events and family fun.

I’m quite happy with the way the quilt turned out.  However, I’m not sure I’ll be doing lots of additional buildings.  The barn wasn’t particularly hard, but I did feel compelled to recreate it accurately.  And since I like to work loosely, that was a little challenging.  But, I did the trees and sky loosely, so it all balanced out.  

Happy birthday, Muz!  I hope you enjoy this quilt for many years to come!
Lots of love,
Ellen