Friday, May 31, 2013

New Zealand Maori designs for a quilt.







Ileen has made this quilt for one of her grandsons. Made using Kiwiana ( New Zealand ) fabrics. Ileen went onto Google and found The artist is Miri Te Ahi Puia designs to be just what she wanted for the applique blocks. This quilt measures 98 " x 108",  Maderia poly neon threads over bamboo batting.
Ileen wanted me to quilt the Tiki's on the plain cream blocks, so I made a stencil. I used a variegated thread for the Tiki's eyes, like on did on the last quilt I did for Ileen, see here.
Because the borders & pieced blocks are made up of busy fabrics I simply stippled using a variegated thread also.





I have two more quilts to share with you, but need to wait until they are picked up by their owners.
Leaving you with a lovely saying.........................

"People may forget what you say or do, but they won't forget   how you make them feel."

7 comments:

  1. That is a lovely saying--and you did an wonderful job on the quilting of the Tikis. Love those eyes!

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  2. Hi Leeanne, that has actually come together really nicely & I think it looks great. Usually I am not a fan of the kiwiana prints but I really like that combination & I love how you have quilted it, especially on the plain blocks.
    Lovely little verse and Oh so true :-)

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  3. That's such a unique quilt! Love the tiki quilting and the eyes are perfect - like bits of paua. Bet Ileen's grandson LOVES it.

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  4. Beautiful quilt. Lovely that you've carried the NZ theme through :)

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  5. Oh wow what a stunning quilt, if her grandson doesn't want it by any chance I know of a good home for it. Clever clever girl re the tiki's eyes! I can't see a variagted thread in the shops without thinking of you.
    Love Leanne

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  6. Oh Leeanne this is beautiful
    I'd love to make something similar for family living overseas

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  7. The tikiks are really effective with their paua eyes! I love that saying too, it's one I think of often!

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