This is a memorial quilt for my recently deceased almost 17 year-old dog, Lucy. I made the quilt using fabrics from antique tops and blocks, including mourning prints, shirtings, homespuns, and added some old pink pieces for my sweet girl dog.
The quilting pattern in the blocks is made up of diagonal lines and circles, while the border is quilted in an egg and dart cable.
Mourning Lucy Miniature Quilt
Martha Dellasega Gray, 2014
Machine Pieced, Hand Quilted
19″ x 23″
Lucy looks like such a sweetie. I’m sure she’s watching your efforts.
It’s beautiful Martha. There are no words when we mourn but this is a beautiful tribute. Hugs to you. Mickie
Thank you for sharing your thoughts as well as the needlework patterns. Your kindness shines and inspires.
What a sweet quilt for a sweet dog! It’s a perfect way to memorialize her. 🙂
Absolutely beautiful. My friend just lost her dog- the litter mate to ours- and this is such an inspiration to make her something
It is sad that it is a memorial quilt, but it is very lovely!
Dear Martha- I’ve been waiting to see your finished Lucy quilt. It is lovely. I’m so glad that you hand quilted it. Thanks for sharing that photo of Lucy. Her personality shines through! Shine on Lucy…shine on!
Wonderful! I can’t believe the scale of the work you do. What a way to remember such a special family member.
What a sweet face. I’m sorry for your loss.
Martha, it is a beautiful quilt in memory of your sweetheart. Very sorry for your loss. May her soul rest in peace.
It’s a beautiful little quilt, Martha. I love your choice of pink and grey/black. I’ve never done anything constructive when we’ve lost our dear pets — well, once I wrote some memories and put them with photos — but nothing like this. I just sit and cry and cry. I will remember your quilt when I experience the loss of one of our beloved Airedales in the future. I’m sorry for your loss.
Which sewing machine to use for sewing quilts. I am from Belgaum – karnataka state – India
What a wonderful, lovely way to memorialize and pay homage to your Lucy. I love your quilt.
Dear Martha,
What a lovely quilt to honor Lucy! What kind of dog was she? I am sorry for the loss of your sweet girl.
-Cathy