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| Finished Blue Log Cabin quilt |
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| Quilt in front of Acropolis |
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| Me and my quilt |
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| My sister and her present |
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| Brunch at Lycabettus |
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| Folded Log Cabin quilt |
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| Marottes |
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| Marottes |
Last week my sister came to visit me in Athens and I offered her birthday present : the Log Cabin quilt. As you can see on the picture, she is so happy with it! She will hang it on the main wall of her lounge in her house near the sea. When she will send me pictures of it, I will post them here.
We had a great time visiting Athens with a friend and my daughter, the weather was marvellous. We enjoyed some great walks through the old streets of Athens, in the museums... On some pictures you can see the hill of Acropolis.
The Marottes I show in the last two pictures are presents my sister brought me from Paris. She found them in an antique shop. They are antiques from the end of the nineteenth century and at that time they were displayed in the shop windows to present hats. I love them and I think that they give a very special dramatic effect to my room.
Cheers.
Christine
What special gifts...from both of you!!!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is beautiful and so glad your sister loves it too. Looks like you all had a nice time together.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is so beautiful! And the marottes, lovely!
ReplyDeletethe quilt is lovely and shows off so nicely with the city as the background. You are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place - love the antiques your sister brought you - so unusual to me.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt looks beautiful in this light. Suits you :).
ReplyDeleteWow... what a vieuw ! The quilt looks amazing in it ...:0))
ReplyDeleteA beautiful quilt. Lucky sister.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Seaside is a great place for that Log cabin in all those wonderful blues. I love the marottes! How unique and marvelous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous picture of you and the quilt! I LOVE the Marottes! Sooooo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious gift from your sister. Give her a big hug !
Your beautiful quilt matches the beautiful blue sky. It's almost as beautiful as the women enjoying brunch together. Well done!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful gift for your sister! Looks like you had a wonderul visit too. The Marottes are enchanting.
ReplyDeleteChristine, that shot of the quilt in front of the Acropolis is amazing! Your sunlight looks so bright and pure. Of course your sister was thrilled - it is such a beautiful quilt! It looks like you all had a lot of fun together. :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you shared this on Pat Sloan's Facebook page, I'm just at the point of quilting a blue and white log cabin myself and have been looking for quilting ideas. Your quilting is just straight lines, right? Also, so awesome that you got to visit Athens!
ReplyDelete~Brandy
Looks like you both won in the gift department. The photos are so good, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou've captured the colors of the sea so beautifully in this quilt. I'm sure your sister will smile every time she enters her lounge. Lovely Marottes too!
ReplyDeletei love log cabins and this one is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty quilt! I really like how those pale blues pop.
ReplyDeleteI know log cabins are easy, but I have had a hard time deciding a specific color-way for it or way to do it and I believe you just helped me out! This is a BEAUTIFUL quilt and even better memories with it!
ReplyDeleteGreat design, colors and fabricsQ I love your log cabin quilt, it is a beauty. Seem you have a gret time together!!
ReplyDeleteLove from Amsterdam
It's a beautiful gift and looks like such a wonderful time. I also like your antique lady friends :)
ReplyDeleteHello Christine... today I come via let's bee social. I saw the photos of your beautiful blue quilt before... so today I want to say that I like your whole blog & your work so much, especially your feeling for colours.
ReplyDeleteThe marottes are really great. Kind regards, Annett
Thank you so much!
DeleteI missed this post in October, Christine -- lovely quilt and enjoyed the views in the background of your pictures, too!
ReplyDeleteBlue and white quilts are stunning. Yours is no exception. I am sure your sister is proud to own this beauty....Lisa
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt - obviously you were inspired by Greece with all that white and blue! I like the marottes as well, but I don't think I'd put them in the bedroom - wouldn't want the three of them staring at me in the night! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! Lucky sister!
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan!
DeleteOh my goodness, I love the Marottes your sister brought you! They look like something you would only see in a museum to me. They are so striking and interesting! I am very glad that you explained what they were. The Marottes are such a fine gift. But of course, she received a very fine gift also! Your blue quilt is stunning, beautiful. I think it's placement near the sea sounds so perfect for such a special quilt. i was fortunate to bring a group of students one time to Greece and we loved it. I wish I could have seen more, but I was so lucky to get to see any of it. I would love to revisit Greece someday with more time. Anyway, thank you for sharing on your blog!
ReplyDeleteBeth
wonderful work!! you are darling and i love the Acropolis background. keep up your beautiful hobby!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, it will surely live happily near the sea. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilt! It fits the house and your sister perfectly!
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Such a beautiful piece! And gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteChristine, I knew this quilt was yours before I even clicked the link from Let's Bee Social. This is one of my favorite log cabins! It will look wonderful they way your sister want to display it and how fitting that it will be by the sea. I was curious about the Marottes your sister gave you. Are they papier-mâché?
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning quilt! Really lovely.
ReplyDeleteWow, how special! Happy sisters both! I enjoyed seeing your pictures and enjoying the repeating aquas and beiges, even echoed in the Marottes....
ReplyDeleteAhem... What if I told you I am your long-lost sister - would I get one, too! It is gorgeous!!!
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