Monday, January 22, 2018

Daina's Quilt

     Those readers who have followed our adventures at SpruceHaven are familiar with the lovely and talented young biologist, Daina Anderson, who does so much to help our operation run so well.
     Daina has a friend who recently delivered a healthy baby boy and she had decided to make a baby quilt as a gift for the newborn. It's hard to believe but the baby put in an appearance two weeks before the quilt was complete; couldn't wait to get to the quilt, I guess!
     This was Daina's first attempt at quilting, in fact her second project only, and she enlisted Miriam's help to get her through some of the finer points of the art. Miriam was amazed from the get-go at Daina's proficiency and was impressed with her attention to detail.

      The quilt is very attractive indeed and speaks to Daina's excellent taste in selecting and assembling the fabrics.


    Miriam said that her cutting was as accurate and precise as a seasoned veteran. It was a pleasure for Miriam to work with Daina to offer her a little advice here and there and pass on the benefit of her experience.


     Congratulations, Daina, on a job very well done.
     I have the delight every day of living with an accomplished quilter and creative artist and now I have a second one coming to visit. How lucky can one guy get!
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29 comments:

  1. DIMI22 January 2018 at 07:14

    Hello David!
    Congratulations Diana and Miriam!
    You both create a very beautiful quilt!
    Lovely fabrics and preety design!
    Thank you for sharing!
    Have a lovely week!
    Dimi...

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  2. Breathtaking22 January 2018 at 08:44

    Hello David!:) You are a lucky man indeed! The quilt is beautiful, with charming images and colours. Well done to Daina for such a brilliant first attempt at quilting, which takes a great deal of patience, as well as skill, both of which Daina and Miriam have aplenty.:)

    My book arrived just a few moments ago!

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  3. Lucy Corrander Now in Halifax!22 January 2018 at 09:00

    Is there a way the quilt can grow bigger as the baby grows?

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    1. David M. Gascoigne,22 January 2018 at 09:42

      Maybe that will be the next thing - expandable quilts!

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  4. Giga22 January 2018 at 09:26

    It is beautiful and certainly the baby will sleep well under it. Regards,

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  5. Sondra22 January 2018 at 09:43

    Quilting is contagious and addictive, a job well done!

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  6. Yamini MacLean22 January 2018 at 09:55

    Hari OM
    It is a craft I greatly admire but have no aptitude for myself; my sister got all those genes! This is, indeed, a very fine first go. YAM xx

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  7. Patsfotos.22 January 2018 at 10:30

    Beautifully made.

    Groettie from Patricia.

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  8. eileeninmd22 January 2018 at 10:30

    Hello, what a beautiful quilt. I love the fabrics. Well done! Happy Monday, enjoy your day and new week!

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  9. Marit22 January 2018 at 10:51

    Hi David,

    Beautiful quilt! It's a lot of work. It requires a lot of patience.

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  10. Rhodesia22 January 2018 at 11:32

    Well done Daina, quilting can look fabulous as your does, or look terrible. I did some quilting when we lived in Mafikeng but never continued after we left. Somehow just never enough time to do the many things now that I used to do!!! Diane

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  11. Sallie (FullTime-Life)22 January 2018 at 12:27

    Everyone mentioned in this post is fortunate indeed! You and Miriam and your lovely and talented young friend ... and the baby who receives the beautiful quilt.

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  12. Titus John White22 January 2018 at 14:58

    Hi Both,
    Congratulations to Daina and Miriam in the completion of such a beautiful quilt. This will hopefully keep the little boy snug through the remaining winter months.
    Superb post and great header.
    All the best, John

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    1. David M. Gascoigne,25 January 2018 at 12:43

      Thanks, John. The header brings back great memories of a fabulous pelagic trip to the Humboldt Current off the coast of Chile.

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  13. Michelle22 January 2018 at 18:33

    My paternal grandmother was an accomplished quilter and I am fortunate to have some of her works. I know what precision and skill it takes. This looks wonderful!

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  14. Margaret D22 January 2018 at 19:40

    Lovely smiling face of Daina.
    Both quilts look beautiful, well done.

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  15. Bob Bushell23 January 2018 at 04:20

    Lovely quilt, didn't she do so well. One job I can't do, more the pity.

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  16. Stuart Price23 January 2018 at 04:50

    My mother's hobby is quilting actually...........

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  17. Haddock23 January 2018 at 10:19

    I like the print on the fabric and the sky blue colour.

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  18. The Yum List23 January 2018 at 21:27

    I did a little bit of quilting in my teenage years. It's a long lost skill for me now though. I like your new cover photo.

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  19. Lowcarb team member24 January 2018 at 18:55

    That quilt looks lovely.
    Lucky baby!

    All the best Jan

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  20. Richard Pegler25 January 2018 at 04:29

    I'm very impressed by Daina's quilt, David. She's a lucky girl having Miriam's expert advice - my own piece of Miriam's work is getting good use this winter and will be accompanying me to Scotland in a couple of days - a solo trip this time.

    My love to you both - - Richard

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  21. Ana Mínguez Corella25 January 2018 at 13:59

    Just beautiful.. Great work.. Happy weekend

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  22. Joyful28 January 2018 at 05:00

    Beautiful quilt!

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  23. Roos28 January 2018 at 06:35

    What patience to make such work and so nice that Miram gave her advice.
    Regards,
    Roos

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    1. David M. Gascoigne,28 January 2018 at 08:45

      It was a pleasure for Miriam to work with Daina, Roos.

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