This afternoon I finished the quilt top in memory of our dog, Lucy. For me, making a special quilt for occasions like this is sort of therapeutic. Four years ago I made a little mourning quilt for my cat, Jack, and after Lucy’s top is quilted, I’m going to hang it next to Jack’s in my sewing room.
The top is made entirely of pieces cut from antique quilt tops, blocks and scraps. I enjoyed adding the pink pieces to this quilt in memory of our sweet girl dog — Jack’s quilt was made with some of the same mourning prints, but his quilt is more somber. Right now the top is 19″ x 23″, but I may trim the outside border a bit. Now I just need to figure out a quilting design.
What a beautiful tribute to Lucy, and a lovely way of holding memories
What a sweet quilt for Lucy. I love the fussy cut fluer de lis. We have painted portraits of our Shibas who we lost. Our dear furry friends are always remembered for the love and joy they brought to our family.
It’s beautiful and a wonderful tribute to you baby Lucy. Hugs, Mickie
What a nice tribute to Lucy! My favorite block is the fussy cut fleur de lis ~ so cute!