On the show today hear a bit about how Sherry Reynolds made her Award winning Quilt "America Let it Shine". Then Melody Miller has a reveal that is super exiting! Caleb and I talk about his company Island Batik and the Quilted in Honor program. Join me at 4pm .. podcast is available later in the evening!
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Sometimes a quiltmaker knocks one out of the park.. and Sherry did just that with her "America Let it Shine". The thought and meaning in her quilt is outstanding. I want to share the 'stats' with you
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My
quilt is a tribute to America and its’ foundations and values,
with the hope that they will guide us to a brighter future.
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It
is embellished with 5121 Swarovski Crystals:
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4543
represent the words of the original Constitution,
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312
represent the words of the Star Spangled Banner,
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31
represent the words of the Pledge of Allegiance and
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235
represent the years America has been a country.
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The
quilt is filled with symbolic meaning and historical references. I
quilted part of the Gettysburg Address in the bars surrounding the
center medallion. Two
hundred thirty five years ago…”our fathers brought forth on this
continent a new nation conceived in Liberty and dedicated to the
proposition that all men are created equal…It is rather for us to
be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us---that
government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not
perish from the earth.” Abraham Lincoln November 19, 1863
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In
a circular fashion around the center medallion I also quilted part
of the Preamble to the Constitution We
the People of the United States…establish Justice, insure domestic
Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote general welfare
and secure Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.
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As
well as part of the Declaration of Independence: We
hold these truths to be self-evident. That all men are created
equal. That they are endowed by their creator with certain
unalienable rights. That among these are Life, Liberty and the
pursuit of Happiness.
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The
13 original colonies are represented by using 13 points on the outer
blue rays and red triangles.
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The
50 states are represented with the ring of 50 stars around the
center mariner’s compass.
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I
also wanted to include something modern and chose to quilt words to
the song “Proud to Be an American” by Lee Greenwood across the
hanging sleeve.
Visit this blog for some great detailed photos of the quilt .. and I'll be doing a blog interview soon with Sherry to compliment this radio show!
http://godutchbaby.blogspot.com/2011/10/america-let-it-shine-quilt-by-sherry.html
Meet Sherry on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sherry.reynolds.3538
The
first time I saw Melody Miller's fabric I was stopped in my tracks.
I love the styling (retro) and the colors (fun) and her asymmetrical
layouts rock! Right now I have one of her pieces up high on my
design wall .. it's kind of Rockabilly and I love it. Even my
brother was like .. wow.. look at THAT fabric! I asked Melody to
join me today to chat about what she is doing in the world of fabric
design.. you are going to love it!
http://melodymiller.net/
www.cottonandsteelfabrics.com
Caleb
Willis
is
the president of Island Batiks and the inspiration behind Quilted in
Honor. Island Batik has a huge movement called Quilted in Honor to
support and raise funds for Operation Homefront. I'm very proud to
be a supporter by deigning 2 quilts for this project. Caleb is going
to tell us about Island Batik and Quilted in Honor today.
http://www.islandbatik.com
http://www.islandbatik.com/quiltedinhonor/
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