February Finish

 This is a comfort quilt made for our dear friend Jeannette after her policeman husband was killed. His death was in September, 2011.

Larry, Jerry and I sat several evenings and cut apart Jesse's shirts so they could be useable for sewing. Jeanette had asked for her 2 daughter's quilts to be completed for Christmas that year, and somehow even with a full time work schedule, and Larry being hospitalized that holiday, the goal was accomplished.

 
Jeannette's quilt has truly been a challenge; I wanted to make it something special for her. You can read more about this quilt here.
This is an absolute favorite finish, I think because of the reason it was created, and for the artistic requirements to complete it.

 

There was no pattern. I used random placing, and made additional blocks and pieces to pull it together. I wasn't sure how it would look, 

and started with big 4 patch blocks and the few 9 patches. 

I knew I wanted to use the pockets*, and so the need for keeping them whole motivated the star blocks. 

 

I had really intended to complete the quilting before now, but all in all, I am most happy with it's finish. It was a challenge, and stretched my creativity. For that I am grateful, and humbled.

This is my completion for February, and I'm Happy!!

 

 the quilting on the back shows where the pockets are :-}

The binding was made from four different shirts, two are from the youngest daughter's blue and yellow quilt.

*Jesse's heart was right there under those pockets once, and it's a place she can put her hand to remember that his heart is still with her here.

"Oh give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever. " Psalm 107:1