Welcome to day 2 of Rose Colored Glasses Blog Hop, hosted by Carol of Just Let Me Quilt! Be sure to check out the other blogs listed at the end of this post - you will find some lovely eye candy and rose-spiration!
Inspiration photo
Carol's challenge for Rose Colored Glasses was to incorporate one or more of the following: rose/pink fabric, eyeglasses, roses, or positive words. I chose to feature my favorite rose, the Peace rose, one of the world's most popular roses introduced to commemorate the end of World War II.
Peace Rose Wall Hanging
The pattern, Coral Coreopsis by James and Gracie, was a perfect opportunity for me to play with colors in my interpretation of a Peace rose. My choice of pattern was inspired by Wendy of Pieceful Thoughts and Emily at The Darling Dogwood. See Wendy's beautiful finish right here and Emily's lovely version here.
I added a bit of light green as well as a favorite floral print, and while the result might not be the standard Peace rose colors, I love it all the same. I quilted with Urban Elementz "Flower Child" pantograph and used variegated Superior Threads King Tut #901 "Nefertiti" and Kimono Silk "Godzilla Green" for the binding. This piece finished at 34-1/2 inches square.
Peach and yellow backing
Flower Power Panto
Variegated thread
Toby has already claimed it
I have to credit my quilt model Hubby who always says "don't show my legs!"
Thank you so much Carol, for hosting this fun project. Now I have a pretty wall hanging for our guest bedroom!
Be sure to check out the other posts for the day.I have included the links for each day in case you missed one!
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MAY 17
MAY 18
Beautiful quilt. I love the addition of green.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I was a little unsure about it, but when it was all put together I was quite happy with it. ;)
DeleteThat turned out really nice Linda!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wall hanging! You represented the Peace Rose really well.
ReplyDeleteThat's so pretty, Linda! I love the inspiration Peace Rose, and the colors you put together for it. Pretty variegated thread, too - your quilting is amazing! I'm not sure Toby's going to be happy with you hanging that one on the wall, lol! You'll just have to make him another one. :)
ReplyDeleteI love that rose! I do not have that one. The quilt is pretty too :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful peace rose quilt. I love the civil war fabrics you chose. A little hidden meaning of peace after any war, civil or WW II.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great interpretation of the Peace Rose. A beautiful piece.
ReplyDeleteYou nailed it! It's interesting to see the inspiration and the quilt it inspired.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is a gorgeous combo of fabrics, quilt design, and quilting...love it! The Peace Rose is so pretty and a perfect way to inspire that quilt. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finish of a beautiful quilt! Great work!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! You picked a great pattern and fabrics. I've taken enough photos of roses this spring to say you really nailed the colors.
ReplyDeleteYou did such a great job of capturing all the colors in the Peace Rose. Your quilt is just beautiful and will be a lovely decoration in your guest bedroom.
ReplyDeleteThe peace rose is absolutely beautiful!!! And the wall hanging it inspired is equally beautiful!!! So Lovely!
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Thank you so much Gail!
DeleteHi Linda! What a nice surprise for Mother's Day!!! It makes me happy knowing how happy you were. I've never heard of the Peace rose but it sure is beautiful. I'm partial to yellow roses and that little touch of pink in perfection. What a beautiful finish. I can absolutely see the inspiration in your piece, and I'm wild about the quilting design you chose. It's nice and loose and loopy and flower-petal-like. HAHA to Toby claiming it, and DH did a fabulous job as a quilt top holder. I hope you are feeling much better and stronger. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt. You really captured the peace rose.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is SO pretty. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon!
DeleteVery pretty!! I never knew why the Peace Rose was so named. I love that rose and now even more.
ReplyDeleteI love the Peace rose and so did my Dad. The quilt is gorgeous and love the quilting on it.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting pattern and it works perfectly with your inspiration Peace Rose.
ReplyDeleteA project isn't complete until the cat sits on it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery Pretty fabric and block! Have a great day. Hugs
ReplyDeleteoh wow - that is just beautiful!! I love your interpretation of the rose!! and the real rose... they really look so much alike!!!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful wallhanging for the guest room.
ReplyDeleteThe Peace Rose is a beautiful inspiration and the resulting quilt is gorgeous. Love the variegated thread and the quilting you did. Toby sure looks like he claimed that quilt - hope you didn’t have other plans for it!
ReplyDeleteHaha, Toby claims most everything. I had to use the lint roller on the bed, because that it his napping spot during the day. ;)
DeleteGreat quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love this color combo! The quilt is beautiful and you have the perfect variegated thread to match!
ReplyDeleteI’m late in reading and posting to the Rose Colored Glasses Hop! But I really like your pretty little wall hanging! A lovely spring addition to your guest room!
ReplyDeleteThe Peace Rose is also my favorite and I think your wallhanging is a beautiful interpretation.
ReplyDeleteI remember when the Peace was developed and my mother bought one for me to plant for her. This quilt really seems to have that same feeling as the rose.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so lovely!! The dark green background is wonderful and I love the quilting.
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So cute! I love your interpretation.
ReplyDeleteI love your coreopsis quilt! Using the Peace Rose for inspiration was a great idea. Glad I could play a part in inspiring you!
ReplyDeleteI love the peace rose too. That is a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, Linda. I love everything about it from the inspiration to the final quilting lines with variegated threads. Wonderful choices all!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on this beautiful quilt, love also the quilting. Peace Rose was a great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLinda - the Peace Rose is so pretty - I should be able to come up with better adjectives, but "pretty" is the first one that came to mind! And I can see that beauty reflected in your wallhanging - to be treasured by your guests, for sure! (But you might get some complaints from Toby!)
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Thank you Angie, you made my day! :)
DeleteBeautiful Peace Rose, Linda!!! Love your version in a quilt!!!
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