Amelia Madison Quilt

I made this Crazy Quilt for my second-born grandchild, Amelia Madison.

(pic of entire quilt)

Amelia was born overseas in Sudan, Africa because her parents were there for a year working with our government to help the people there stay informed of the peace-treaty and wade through the red-tape to receive much-needed aid.

Amelia’s quilt is unique in it’s monochromatic flavor. All pastels are unusual for a crazy quilt, but the fact that “anything goes” is what endears me to this art. Amelia’s mother, Marcie, has subtle tastes and I made this quilt to reflect that.

(pic-strip of several blocks, closer views)

Another unusual quality to this quilt is the top stitching. Most crazy quilt embroidery is extremely colorful. I had decided to use a few pieces of very pretty lace that I already had to cover some of the top, and then I thought to try to make all my embroidery look like lace. Instead, I chose to try to make all my embellishing look like lace.

(pic-strip of several seams)

I wanted each seam to be much more elaborate than anything I’d ever done before. I admit that I referred to one of my favorite books Treasury of Crazy Quilt Stitches by Carole Sample quite often!

In the end, this was a very time-consuming quilt, but I love how beautifully it turned out! I don't think I've ever seen one done this way - and that's what makes Crazy Quilting so great! Happily, anything goes!!

(another pic, maybe with Amelia?)