This is the quilt that I designed and made for him and today I finished stitching on the binding.
You can download the free tutorial for this quilt HERE
When I was thinking about what to name this quilt I got to thinking about pop songs, poems and romantic love - heavy stuff, but bear with me. A few years ago I saw an episode of Oprah (it always comes back to Oprah!) in which the songwriter Diane Warren was talking about the inspiration for her songs. The song which I want to talk about here was "Because You Loved Me" which was sung by Celine Dion and was the theme song for "Up Close & Personal". The movie was a very gushy, romantic film and I am sure that couples all over the world danced their bridal waltz to Diane Warren's song. However, this song was not written for a lover but for her father who had encouraged and supported her. This got me to thinking about how many other seemingly romantic love songs are not written for a lover at all, but for a friend, a parent or a child (Steal My Kisses by Ben Harper is a perfect example - written for his son).So in my mind, Marvin Gaye's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is the perfect anthem for a mother to her child and that is what I named Connor's quilt.
Remember to drop by Amy's and check out the other fab Friday Finishes. Enjoy your weekend everyone!
Wow - what a lucky young man Connor is! That's a wonderful quilt, and I love how you picked its title. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful...i love it and it is an amazing gift. he is a pretty darling friday finish!
ReplyDeleteYou are the NICEST! We should form a mutual admiration society because that zig zag quilt is the cutest thing ever. I tried to make one of those a while ago and it was so weird that I had to stop. Thanks for linking to the tutorial. I may need to try again. Congratulations to your cute friend and her adorable little baby!
ReplyDeleteJust perfect.
ReplyDeleteShirley.
That's a wonderful gift for a new mom and her baby. And what a wonderful name for it - a perfect sentiment. Thanks for sharing at Sew-n-Tell!
ReplyDeleteThis just looks refreshing! I love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! Connor is a lucky boy. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing two births with us. The new baby's and your quilt's. I love the colors and thank you for sharing the tutorial with us.
ReplyDeleteI also really enjoyed your story of songs. Big Celine Dion fan here and I didn't even know this about the song. Sew thank you for sharing so many cool things with us today!
What a wonderful name! I love the quilt too! What a cutie!
ReplyDeletelove it, so simple and beautiful
ReplyDeleteHey Shonny I love that quilt can't get the link to the tutorial to work.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt and gift. Great quilt name.
ReplyDeleteI love all those colors together, and that is one of my very favorite patterns. Nice work (and a perfect name)
ReplyDeleteso cute! I love zig zag quilts! That is an impressive Friday finish for your friend. I'm hoping for one of those myself in a few weeks! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt!!
ReplyDeleteThank you soooo much for sharing your quilt pattern, Love the name you are a very clever young lady.Oh and Connor is just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteShontelle, what a beautiful story! I love the photo of your friend with her newborn son Connor. I am sure the quilt you made will be treasured. Thank you for sharing!
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