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Nebraska Seasons Quilt

 
 

Do you ever wake up in the night, sit up in bed and say, 
"CRAP! I FORGOT DAD'S BIRTHDAY!"??
 That was me last year on my dad's birthday. I felt horrible.

 
I asked him what he wanted for his birthday and he requested a quilt/wall hanging for his office.
He came up with the idea to do the colors of the Nebraska seasons.
I didn't know what to do at first but then I got the idea to put the sun block in the center and build up the borders in a seasonal order after that. 
 
 
I've had this border book for YEARS and never used it before. I'm not sure why I bought it in the first place, but I'm glad I had it for this project!
Each border represents a season color wise. I, of course, used the brightest colors possible! Thanks to all the snow days, I was able to get it finished up before his birthday this year. 

 
The best part of this story is that my dad happened to be in town on his birthday and I was able to meet him for lunch and deliver his birthday quilt in person!
 
  I really love how it turned out and he likes it too. 
I hope it will brighten up his office!

Linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts Finish It Up Friday
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  1. SnowcatcherFebruary 20, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    Gorgeous quilt, and love the photo of it in the snow. What contrast! Love the idea of using borders to create a quilt, too.

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    1. JenFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:38 AM

      Thank you! I had never tried making a quilt with borders before, it was pretty fun!

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  2. Marla aka YaYaFebruary 20, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    Your quilt is really beautiful. And your photographs show it off. Lovely.

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    1. JenFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:39 AM

      Thank you, I think trudging through the snow for a picture was worth it!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    What a great idea with the borders! Beautiful quilt :)

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  4. ipatchandquiltFebruary 21, 2015 at 1:05 AM

    Lovely quilt. Your father looks very happy with it!
    Esther
    esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo dot com

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  5. Lorna McMahonFebruary 21, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    What a beautiful quilt! Interesting to see the meaning behind each border and see how well they all flow. I love the bright colours used. How nice that you were able to meet up with your dad for his birthday to gift the quilt in person and share some time together.

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  6. LyndseyFebruary 21, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    Great quilt and I love the colours.

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  7. Joanie's Trendy QuiltsFebruary 21, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    Jennifer your Nebraska colors quilt is beautiful! What a neat story. I love the idea that your dad participated in the making of your quilt. Love the photos with the white snow making those colors showing so vibrantly! Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting on my Posies quilt.

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    1. JenFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:43 AM

      Thank you! I was so glad my dad gave me some ideas of what he wanted!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    So lovely! I'm sure your dad will treasure it.

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  9. Val's Quilting StudioMarch 8, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    I"m sure it will brighten his office. ANd he'll be so proud...bragging that his daughter made it! I love that he requested a quilt for his office!! So sweet!!!

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  10. Val's Quilting StudioMarch 8, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    I"m sure it will brighten his office. ANd he'll be so proud...bragging that his daughter made it! I love that he requested a quilt for his office!! So sweet!!!

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