Friday, February 4, 2022

TGIFF - Quilt for the Invictus Games 2022

I was asked by a Canadian veteran to make a quilt, based on a design he created, to take with him when he participates at the Invictus Games in the Netherlands this April.  I was both honoured and nervous to attempt the quilt, but I am pleased with the result.  Thanks to my quilting friend and quilt consultant, Dena, for her help with the math and cutting the two triangle halves.


I designed the quilt based on this photo from Darrell.  He created his design out of wood.



The design is a combination of the Canadian flag, and the flag of the Netherlands.



Darrell will be participating in archery and wheelchair basketball.


The tulip is a symbol of the games.  I appliqued the maple leaf and the tulip using the Crafted Applique method.


I did an all-over stipple, matching the thread colours.  The quilt measures 60 x 72 inches.


I also made two matching pillow cases (one blue and one red).  The Canada print is on the back of the quilt.


I had a small window to take photos.  The white specks on the blue fabric is snow, not lint, because it had to start snowing while I was taking photos.


Darrell gifted me with an Invictus Games hat and coin.


I wish Darrell all the best at the Invictus Games.  My thanks to Darrell and other veterans for their service.

I'm linking up with:

Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday @ Slice of Pi Quilts
Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Finished or Not Friday @ Alycia Quilts
Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation
Brag About Your Beauties @ From Bolt to Beauty
Friday Foto Fun @ Powered by Quilting 

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10 comments:

  1. IoleenFebruary 4, 2022 at 10:23 PM

    Truly an amazing honour to be asked to do this and you did Darrell’s design justice. Well done, Anja 👏👏👏👏👏👏

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  2. Quilting GailFebruary 4, 2022 at 11:44 PM

    That is totally awesome, Anja!!! You did a great job! And all the best to Darrell at the Invictus Games!

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  3. IzzyFebruary 5, 2022 at 7:42 AM

    Well done!! You really did a fabulous job. How big is the quilt?

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  4. Stitchin At HomeFebruary 5, 2022 at 9:24 AM

    You did great and what an honour for you!

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  5. MariFebruary 5, 2022 at 10:01 AM

    Terrific quilt, for both the designer and the creator. Best of luck to the competitor. I think the snow makes the quilt look extra good, too.

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  6. BonnieFebruary 5, 2022 at 10:37 AM

    You did a splendid job of recreating the design in fabric. It will be a stand out at the games.

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  7. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlFebruary 5, 2022 at 4:11 PM

    Wow, you did an amazing job, Anja. How big did the quilt finish? I love how you were able to modify his design. I hope he has a wonderful time at the games.

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  8. Alycia~QuiltygirlFebruary 6, 2022 at 12:19 PM

    That is fantastic!!! I think you nailed it!
    and how special for you to do this for him!!!!

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  9. Carol AndrewsFebruary 7, 2022 at 3:30 AM

    This is one beautiful quilt for a great occasion. What an honor to be asked to do it and then to completely nail it! Well done.

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  10. Sandra WalkerFebruary 11, 2022 at 2:07 PM

    Wow, I love what you did Anja! It is just so wonderful, (and it's BIG!) and so true to Darrel's original design.

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