IN MEMORY OF IRELAND
In Memory of Ireland was meant as a snuggle/lap quilt. I made it for the wonderful couple (A & S G) who are naturalized citizens from Ireland and now own the wonderful motel I stay in annually on the coast of Maine.
Various green 8″ square (some even have shamrocks or Celtic knots) alternated with white 8″ squares. The interior three borders were done in the order of the Irish flag: green, orange, white. The borders were each 2.5″.
The outside border was cut 4″ wide and is a navy blue with a green Celtic knot design.
Machine quilted in a large stipple design by RLM. Self bound.
Finished size is 72″ x 72″.
They were so excited to receive an “American” quilt and say they will treasure it forever. I hope they use it and enjoy In Memory of Ireland.
Gift quilts don’t have to be complicated to make. They are easy to personalize by doing simple squares and adjusting the size or amount of squares to fit the need. Just use fabrics and colors that are personal to the recipients. They can be tied, machine or hand quilted based on the budget or desire.
Here are some other gift quilts that were fun and easy to make:
https://indianaquilter40.com/wedding-quilt-simple-personal/
https://indianaquilter40.blogspot.com/2018/05/minnie-mouse.html
https://indianaquilter40.blogspot.com/2011/11/one-patch-quilts.html
10 thoughts on “IN MEMORY OF IRELAND”
Fun quilt! Simple pattern and so personal to the recipients. Thanx for sharing this idea.
The couple loves this quilt. It is simple and easy to make as a gift without tying up tons of time or fabric. Simple can certainly be better.
Wonderful idea for a quilt for some friends in Ireland. Simple and classy.
Thanks for sharing about this quilt.
You are so welcome for the idea. I love quilts, and know they don’t have to be complicated to be beautiful.
Happy quilting.
Great idea for a personal quilt. I can see all kinds of ways to personalize a quilt with different fabrics for people in my life. Thanks for sharing.
Glad this quilt is a useful idea for you. Have fun making and giving those quilts.
I really enjoy how you make a quilt so personal to the receivers. Looking through your blog shows you do this a lot. And when I look at the quilts, they are super easy patterns to make. Thank you for the great ideas.
So glad you are finding useful quilting ideas on this blog.
Have a great day and happy quilting.
Fun idea. Bet the friends were glad to get the quilt.
Yes, they like it a whole lot. Quilts make great gifts.