Matt & Cammie’s Wedding Quilt
Posted on December 16, 2024 by prairiemoonquilts in QuiltsBack before we moved, I started working on this rustic-farm(ish)-country-scrappy quilt for some friends of ours who were getting married in June. I thought I’d have plenty of time to get it done in time for the wedding, but that was just me and my big pie-in-the-sky expectations, which are almost always unrealistic!
So we got caught up in getting the house finished, then moving (which we are still not finished with), My Cowboy being sick for a month, my dad in hospice and passing away, and the general craziness that life always seems to throw our way. I’m sure most of you can relate.
By the time I got back up and running in my new studio, other deadlines had taken the place of this quilt, and have continued to do so quite regularly. But I kept chipping away at it, and I finally got it finished and gifted a couple weeks ago. Here it is!
It’s very scrappy, and not the most beautiful quilt, but I want them to use it. I want them to use it until it completely falls apart. Snuggle under it while watching family movies, drag it around for picnics, use it for the kids’ sleepovers, make quilt forts, wrap up in it by a bonfire. I really hope they use it. It’s not meant to be an heirloom.
I had the quilt on my design wall for quite some time, and it slowly grew. I started by letting My Cowboy sort through all my orphan blocks to pick out the ones he thought would be right for them (they own a cattle company), because I thought that would speed things up and help me get it finished faster. So that pile went up on the wall:
Then I needed to start adding lots of parts and pieces to get those orphans organized and fill in around them:
I thought it needed some stars:
And I wanted to make it rectangular instead of square:
And I changed my mind so many times about exactly what to do, but that’s half the fun of designing on the fly. It also got much larger much faster than I at first imagined it would, so while I had anticipated adding an outer border, I found I didn’t need to when I got the center all together.
I embroidered their names and the name of their cattle company in the plain area around the western star:
I let My Cowboy choose the backing from my stash, and these are the two pieces he chose. I used the same brown for the binding.
I quilted it with an all-over meander because I want them to use it, and I want it to wash up all snuggly over and over.
Here are a few more close-up shots of some of the blocks and parts I included:
Here are the quilt’s details:
Matt & Cammie’s Wedding Quilt:
Finished size: 84″ x 98″
Pattern: No pattern, started from orphan blocks in my stash.
Fabrics for top, backing and binding: All from my stash.
Batting: Fairfield cotton
Thread: Superior OMNI #3014 Maple
Quilting: Allover meander by me
Looks so comfy, it makes me want to snuggle up with it. Your intent for the quilt was achieved.
I think it is just what you wanted; them to use and love
I always want my quilts used and loved
Looks wonderful and i’m sure they will make lots of memories using it.
As for the house not being finished….I’m right there with you. The first stage of renovations on my inherited house are complete, so I can starting getting things back into place in order to move into the house, and get my mobile home sold. Still more to do, but it’ll have to be done with me living here. N ow if I can only get past dealing with all that came from having a torn retina back in July……one more surgery to go, sigh….
Wowee! What a lovely cosy quilt.
It’s a terrific quilt, and I’ll bet they love it!
It’s one of a kind made just for your friends. Every time they see the quilt, they’ll think of you. It’s extra special because your Cowboy helped you!
So awesome! You did an awesome job and no one would ever guess that it started from orphan blocks.
As always I think it is beautiful! Love the scrappy quilts They will treasure this for many years! So glad you were able to finish it for them.
I loved the fact that you “want them to use it!” When doing high school graduation quilts I tell my quilter–small to medium meander–this quilt will either go to college, or picnics, or with a young family–it won’t be taken care of like a vintage quilt. It will be washed in hot water and detergent, and dried in the dryer! I want it used well until its final days are spent as a bed for a beloved fur baby. One of my quilts comforted an old ewe who just couldn’t take care of her triplets and decided to let me finish the job! Some day they all become utility quilts!
So true! I always tell new moms, I hope the quilt ends up a tattered strip by the time kindergarten rolls around. Then, I’ve known it was a great success. When moms or grammas get kind of detailed about what the quilt should look like, I always ask if the want an heirloom Baptism quilt to be handed down to the next generations or a snuggle, use-it-up-until-in-tatters quilt. 99 times out of 100, tatters is the choice.
I love the story of the quilt. That your cowboy helped you is really lovely. When I ask my husband he always has a real insight into what he likes… Happy mid December. Our automatic window lights are on by 3:45 now…I look forward to the days after the winter solstice….
Love that quilt! I am sure the recipients will love and enjoy using it. Congratulations on a job well done.
Beautiful Quilt! I love scrappy quilts too and happy your Cowboy helped you. So sorry to hear about your dad…. Saying a prayer for you and your family! Merry Christmas.
I sure this quilt will be treasured by your friends. Very sorry to hear about your dad. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Merry Christmas l!
I, too, love scrappy quilts. The fact that it started with orphan blocks give me hope that there’s something to be done with that stashed tub full of them. Thanks for showing this beautiful quilt and the inspiration. Looking forward to the final countdown.
I love scrappy quilts and this is a great one! A perfect gift for newlyweds.
it’s beautiful! I love scrappy quilts. I’m sure they think it was worth the wait.
What a fantastic quilt! I love all the warm colors and block designs. I have quilts I’ve gifted that I call “picnic quilts” and I write up a little note that basically says the same sentiment as you have for this quilt. They are meant to be used, not held as an heirloom. One recipient sent me a thank you note, saying they used the quilt to help move heavy boxes from one side of the room to the other. Whatever! Haha!
This is a wonderful scrappy Cowboy quilt, and will be loved and cherished by it’s new owners! Great job! I love it!
What a wonderful scrappy Cowboy quilt! It looks so comfy and will be loved and cherished by it’s new owners. Great job!
I love that you used orphan blocks and involved your cowboy. That makes it so personal. I’m sure it will be loved and used.
Dear Shelly,
It is a spectacular quit. I love orphan block quilts.
And hubby helped also – score! They are so
lucky to have you as a faithful quilter.
Congratulations on your great finish.