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‘MY DREAM QUILT’ & EASTER

April 17, 2012 by Teje

Hello my Dear Friends! We had a wonderful, long Easter weekend – celebrating with family and friends and having a lovely spring drive in the near villages. I like to show you few photos from these last days but mostly I want to show you finally ‘My Dream Quilt’!

I had my quilt with me yesterday because I thought that it would be great to have some unique photos some where outside … perhaps with the sea and not always in my garden. But then I almost forgot the quilt because there was just so much beauty to look every where! Spring is the most beautiful season! Thank you G and R for presenting ‘My Dream Quilt’!

This was on the right side from the place where we finally took one photo of the quilt.

But lets go to the beginning of this story … last spring I took photos of these lovely fabrics here in my garden and started to dream how to make a quilt with them. Nero was my photo assistant and he thought his turguoise ball looks great with blue fishes!

I left these fabrics to wait all the summer. I knew that I shall be busy and not to be able to enjoy them enough. Slowly slowly I was trying to find the perfect design for the quilt. Then one day I saw something and knew immidiately that this is it!

I made lots of fishes during the autumn and just before Christmas it was time to collect all of them and decide how to arrange them. After many different ways, I ended up using two lines – fishes swimming to the right and then to the left. I decided an order for the colours and then used the same order but only moved it two blocks for every next row.

Here meets the sea and the river from the mountains! Sea goes inside and and the water from the melting snow, runs from the mountains.

Then it was time to quilt – but how?! I wanted to quilt by hand but I was worried that it’s going to be too much work. I asked your help and because so many said that those fishes want to be quilted around, I did it. I quilted every single fish aroung with beautiful sea-turquoise cotton perle!

I didn’t mind spending so much time for quilting and making this quilt because it was my dream! I love everything in this quilt and it will stay with me for ever!

Details:

“MY DREAM QUILT”

My design and the ‘fish’ block is from Lee at ‘Freshly Pieced’. Thank you Lee for inspiration!

Measurements: 49″ x 62″ (about 125 x 160 cm)

Fabrics: ‘Sugar & Spice’ by Quilted Fish !!! (that was a perfect coincidence)

I won these fabrics from ‘Quilt Story’! Thank you again Megan and Heather!

I am so happy that just now Megan from the ‘Canoe Ridge Creations’, is hosting a ‘Festival of Half Square Triangles! I shall enter the festival with ‘My Dream Quilt’!

I shall join Megan and Heather at ‘Fabric Tuesday’ and Lee at ‘W.i.P Wednesday’ even at last this not anymore wip.

On the opposite side you can see ’Akrotiri’, the area where we live. And front of us, down is the old prison. Now it has been closed for a long time. To the left is Souda Bay which is the biggest natural bay as a harbour in Europe.

I hope that one day you can experience the Greek Easter! It is an unforgetable celebration!!!!!!

Thank you all for joining my Easter and spring drive! I hope you enjoyed this little journey and my dream!

I wish you sunny and wonderful spring!!!

TEJE

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Posted in Chania, Patchwork, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged Easter in Chania, fabrics by Quilted Fish, MY DREAM QUILT, patchwork, Quilting, sewing | 65 Comments

65 Responses

on April 17, 2012 at 10:51 | Reply Paula

That’s a beautiful quilt, I love the colours you used which are just perfect for the setting too. Great landscape, the colour of that water is just amazing.
- on April 17, 2012 at 10:57 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Paula for your lovely comment! Have a lovely week! x Teje
on April 17, 2012 at 11:43 | Reply Jane

That is indeed a dream quilt Teje, your hard work has paid off, it is a real piece of art and you should treasure it. Thanks for the lovely tour…Crete is indeed a beautiful island. We last visited in 1985 and have very fond memories. We have some much needed rain here today so it was lovely to see your sunshine,
Jane x
- on April 17, 2012 at 11:52 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Jane! We have now very strong wind from south – laundry is dry in one hour! I’m happy to hear that you have been in Crete! It’s a wonderful island and there is always something new to see!
  x Teje
on April 17, 2012 at 12:27 | Reply Oh Sew Tempting

Hi Teje, your quilt has been a labour of love. Those dancing fishes are so fresh and summery. I love those colours together…..and the hand quilting WOW! Something to cherish forever. Thank you for the local tour. It looks like paradise Avis x
- on April 17, 2012 at 12:33 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Avis! I am so happy for this quilt! We had really fun weekend! My face is tired from all that laughing! x Teje
  - on April 17, 2012 at 12:36 Oh Sew Tempting
    
    Sounds like fun! Thank you for the link for the HST festival. I’m next to your fishes Have a lovely day!
  - on April 17, 2012 at 12:38 Teje
    
    Great to have you there with me, Avis! I go to say hello to you and the others! x Teje
    Ps. Are we always at the same time front of the computer?!
  - on April 17, 2012 at 12:44 Oh Sew Tempting
    
    Well, I have my daytime free now (since two weeks ago), working only a few evenings per week now. So I check out my favourite blogs, do chores etc., sew whenever possible, go out to work and then blog some more….that’s my ideal day
  - on April 17, 2012 at 14:38 Teje
    
    I’m so happy to have several days of the week as yours! Lucky us! x Teje
    PS. I’m in the middle of BIG cleaning before my holidays.
on April 17, 2012 at 12:49 | Reply Helen Philipps

It really is a dream quilt, Teje! So beautiuflly made, and I love the colours and the quilting! It looks perfect shown with your beautiful blue and green sea pictures and bright sunshine….you do live in a lovely place. Here it is chilly though the sun is shining (for now!)
Have a happy week.
Helen x
- on April 17, 2012 at 14:40 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Helen for your lovely comment! We have just awfull strong wind and I can’t even have the door open even it’s very warm.
  Wonderful week to you! x Teje
on April 17, 2012 at 13:54 | Reply Patch

Oh so beautiful. Lovely colours and I like the fishes.
- on April 17, 2012 at 14:40 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you for your sweet words! x Teje
on April 17, 2012 at 14:35 | Reply Cille

Oh how I love your dream quilt Terje. it is so balanced in color and design .
- on April 17, 2012 at 14:41 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Cille! For me these colours are just perfect! Happy week! x Teje
on April 17, 2012 at 16:24 | Reply Carla

All the lovely scenery! So beautiful–and so is your quilt : ) Cheers
- on April 17, 2012 at 22:51 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Carla! x Teje
on April 17, 2012 at 17:09 | Reply Kelly Cole

such a lovely post today Teje! Your quilt is gorgeous and just makes the scenery that much more beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us, I will be thinking of the natural beauty of your island all day!
- on April 17, 2012 at 22:51 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Kelly! I’m so happy you joined my trip and liked it and this quilt! It is special to me – those sweet fabrics were my first ever win from a give away! And I love them! Your pillow with triangles is so beautiful! x Teje
on April 17, 2012 at 17:39 | Reply Kristy A

The quilt and view are both so beautiful! Great post, thank you.
- on April 17, 2012 at 22:46 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Kristy! I’m happy you enjoyed your visit! x Teje
on April 17, 2012 at 18:18 | Reply Lori

oh congratulations teje, it’s a beautiful quilt, the colors, your stitching, just perfect. i’m glad it makes you so happy! and yes, coming along on the drive with you was wonderful. you must be leaving for the north soon? xoxo
- on April 17, 2012 at 22:45 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Lori! I shall fly to Finland Sunday morning and I’m happy to have this time straight flight so I’ll be there in the afternoon. I hope I’m able to post something from there, but I guess no sewing for two weeks – that’s weird! x Teje
on April 17, 2012 at 18:22 | Reply Mia

What a beautiful quilt, Teje, I can see why it’s your dream one! Beautiful colors and all that hand stitching, I take my hat off to you! And that weather looks very beautiful, I wish it gets sunny here soon too!

Have a great day!

Yours,
Mia
- on April 17, 2012 at 22:43 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Mia! Half of my mind is already close to you and Sunday morning I shall fly to Helsinki! I feel like the birds who come there in the spring! x Teje
on April 17, 2012 at 19:03 | Reply basildonkitchens

What a beautiful quilt and the colors reflect your beautiful countryside!
- on April 17, 2012 at 22:39 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you for your sweet comment! x Teje
on April 17, 2012 at 20:14 | Reply Christie, Describe Happy

Oh my goodness, your quilt is just stunning! The fish pattern is so cute and those colors are divine! It’s fun to see it with the quilting now too!! And I have to say again how beautiful the area you live is. I could sit and look at that blue water all day!
- on April 17, 2012 at 22:34 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Christie! I’m so happy with this quilt and I love the turquoise and blue of the sea!
  I have to tell you that Nero is just eating and he has his tennis ball in the bowl! I guess he likes to be sure that no one takes it while he’s eating!
  x Teje
on April 17, 2012 at 23:59 | Reply Connie

What a beautiful quilt and the colors are so soothing!
- on April 18, 2012 at 12:27 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Connie! x Teje
on April 18, 2012 at 01:25 | Reply jackybeertje

It’s a beautiful quilt. And I love the rest of the pictures. It looks all so peaceful.
- on April 18, 2012 at 19:22 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you! I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed my Easter post and the dream quilt! x Teje
on April 18, 2012 at 02:06 | Reply harrispen

Your quilt turned out beautiful! The turquoise color in the quilt matches the color of the sea in your pictures. It looks like you had a great time exploring your part of the world. Thanks for sharing.

Cindy
- on April 18, 2012 at 19:23 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much! We had so nice drive and the weather was the best! I love the turquoise of the sea and that’s why also these fabrics are my favourites! x Teje
on April 18, 2012 at 03:26 | Reply The Modern Home Economist

What a beautiful quilt and such an amazing photoshoot location.
- on April 18, 2012 at 12:23 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you for your lovely words! x Teje
on April 18, 2012 at 03:34 | Reply Latane

That blue and green in the quilt just blended right in with natures colors at the beach. perfect.
- on April 18, 2012 at 12:22 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Latane! They are so beautiful summer colours! x Teje
on April 18, 2012 at 06:27 | Reply Beth

Beautiful pictures and a beautiful quilt! I love the green binding.
- on April 18, 2012 at 12:21 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Beth! x Teje
on April 18, 2012 at 13:57 | Reply Betty van Os

Wow, I was wondering where your paradise is: in Greece. Well weatherwise anyway. And I suppose Easter and all other celebrations are filled with food, glorious food. A Finn living in Greece, I have to ponder on that.
From the darkness (in the winter at least) to the heavenly beaches of Greece.
Oh sorry, I have to say something about the kissy fish: love it, love the colours and the pattern. It’s on my (bucket or to do) list.
Thanks for the wonderful pictures of heaven!
- on April 18, 2012 at 19:20 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Betty! I’m happy to meet you and I visited you blog just to find how beautiful quilts you make!
  I live in Chania in Crete. Greece is in deed very different than Finland. Here the weather is so wonderful and the nature is beautiful. But as you know every place has the positive and negative parts. Sunshine I can send to you! x Teje
on April 18, 2012 at 16:37 | Reply sagechronicles

You constantly amaze me, Teje, with your beautiful quilts, and this one is absolutely stunning!

Thanks for your sweet comment yesterday about Toby. We’ll sure miss him…he was my best friend and constant companion for many years.
- on April 18, 2012 at 19:15 | Reply Teje
  
  Dear Sage, thank you so much for your lovely words! I can’t still believe that Toby is not anymore with you – he was so sweet and with you our best blog friend! Again crying – we miss him, too! Try to be busy Sage, not to be too sad! x Teje & Nero
on April 18, 2012 at 17:23 | Reply terriaw

Your quilt turned out beautiful! I love the colors and I love the name you gave it. Just perfect! Great setting to take pictures, featuring my favorite colors, the colors of the sea!
- on April 18, 2012 at 19:12 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Terri! That name ‘My Dream Quilt’ has a story, because when I entered to the give away we were asked what we would make with those fabrics and just ‘from some where’ it came to my mind to answer that I would make my dream quilt. It was first time I won a give away and I love these fabrics!
  You should see the sea today – we have awfull strong wind and there are huge waves with white and lots of different blue and turquoise – fantastic!
  x Teje
on April 18, 2012 at 17:48 | Reply Paws To Talk

We’ve nominated you for the Sunshine Award: http://pawstotalk.net/2012/04/18/bella-and-didi-the-standard-poodles-were-balls-of-sunshine/

We love your blog and hope you enjoy the award.

Bella and DiDi
- on April 18, 2012 at 19:07 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Bella and Didi! With Nero we are so happy to have you our friends and we are proud to receive this award! x Teje & Nero
  - on April 18, 2012 at 19:23 Paws To Talk
    
    Thanks for writing such a unique blog. We enjoy reading it! Talk to you soon.
    
    Bella and DiDi
on April 18, 2012 at 18:52 | Reply Teresa Felgueiras

Your quilr is wonderful, really a dream come true. The landscape is wonderful,too. That blue sea water is amazing.
- on April 18, 2012 at 19:06 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Teresa, for your lovely comment! Sea is really amazing, every day different and today it’s really rough with huge waves! x Teje
on April 19, 2012 at 00:38 | Reply marjorie

Teje; this is a beautiful quit…love the fabrics and colors. You also take the best pictures….The water is so blue and clear….lovely
- on April 19, 2012 at 14:13 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Marjorie, for you sweet comment! x Teje
on April 19, 2012 at 05:34 | Reply woolythymes

The quilt is magnificent….and looked so pretty with the colors of the water matching the blue in the quilt! Just lovely! Your part of the world is gorgeous–thanks for sharing a bit of it with us!
- on April 19, 2012 at 14:14 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you for your wonderful comment! x Teje
on April 19, 2012 at 20:31 | Reply @pril

I love your quilt and your furbabies! I found you at WIP! I’m now following your RSS feed.

@pril
KoolBeenz-blog.blogspot.com
For-the-Love-of-Pie.blogspot.com
- on April 19, 2012 at 20:42 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you @pril! I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed my blog and are now follower! x Teje
on April 20, 2012 at 02:37 | Reply knitsofacto

Goodness, what a fabulous quilt, and such lovely pictures x
- on April 20, 2012 at 12:06 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you very much for your sweet words! x Teje
on April 20, 2012 at 13:00 | Reply Sew Create It - Jane

Your quilt is amazing…I love the design and the colours!
- on April 20, 2012 at 14:16 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Jane! x Teje
on April 21, 2012 at 02:33 | Reply 2browndawgs

Teje your Dream Quilt came out beautifully. The colors and design are perfect. The pictures of the sea and mountains are also beautiful. I am glad to hear that you had a nice Easter.
on April 21, 2012 at 18:19 | Reply claire93

gorgeous quilts and what beautiful landscapes around you !

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