Is there anything better than curling up under a quilt and reading a book? A cup of tea, and a cat on my lap add to the mood. The only thing I need to complete the perfection is to have it be one of my Mom’s quilts I’m snuggled up under, made for me with love.
A while ago I wrote on Mortal Muses about how my life story can be tracked by the quilts that have been made for me, by my Mom and other relatives. Just this week a new chapter in the story was added, with this quilt of bright colors that arrived in the mail. My Mom and I chose this fabric to match my studio when she visited in October, and she took it home to create a new work of art for me to snuggle under. A quilt that marks the move home from Italy in my creative journey.
She thinks it’s too bright, but I love it. It makes me happy and cheerful to curl up under this quilt, with all of the colors I love. Perfect for these short grey days and long dark nights – colorful and cozy!
Today’s Many Muses Musing prompt is COZY. Tomorrow’s prompt is PEACE. Come on over and join in!
Being a quilters as well as photographer, I would love to see a picture of the whole quilt. Any chance of that?
It’s a big quilt, I’ll have to figure out how to get a good picture of it Elaine!
What an amazing quilt! Perfect for dark winter days. I’ve just spent most of today under a quilt with a book; no cat but I do have a hot water bottle!
A hot water bottle is a decent substitute, the only problem it is it doesn’t purr!
Fabulous! Your Mum (English for Mom!) is a WICKED quilter.
I know, I am one lucky girl to have a Mum like this, aren’t I?
I love the colours. What a wonderful gift from your mama (Dutch for mom ;-)), Kat. I can imagine you feel all warm and nurtured wrapped in a gift that was made with so much love.
Oh, how wonderful, Kat! The quilt looks so fantastic and I can imagine how cosy it must feel, also with all the love it was made!
A beautiful quilt. I don’t think it’s too bright either.
Kat, the colors are wonderful! Your quilt brought an instant smile to my face!! There’s nothing that compares to snuggling under a quilt made with love!!
Thank you Kat for linking up today. I love your quilts. Your mother has an amazing eye and they will look fabulous in your new studio, for sure!
Ooh I love the colours – so vibrant!
Have a wonderful Christmas snuggled up under that quilt!!
My mom is also a quilter and like you, I can mark different moments of my life through quilts she made. A talent that apparently skipped a generation :). Lovely post..and I think the bright colors are gorgeous!
Kathy
It looks like creative talent and a love of bright colors run in the family. Enjoy your new quilt and the love that comes with it.
Hi Wanda! Thank you, I will be enjoying it every morning.
Kat…the colors make my heart sing!
Kat – I loved your post today. I wrote yesterday about how I feel this same way about Christmas ornaments. Thanks so much for sharing
Just beautiful! I would love a quilt of such bright colors to brighten up our dreary winter days. Luckily, we haven’t had a lot of them yet.
Love the quilt! What a great selection of nice bright fabrics!
And it has paisleys too Karen! In the fabric and the quilting. I thought you might like it. 🙂
They are my favorite! 🙂
Nothing better! That’s a bright and cheerful quilt. I can see why you love it. 🙂
I LOVE this! The colours and patterns are absolutely gorgeous. It’s so cheerful; you could never be unhappy snuggled under a quilt like this!
I completely agree Gilly!
Your quilt is beautiful! So bright and cheerful… Quilts have been key in my life as well. Ones I’ve made and ones from my mother. Your post made me realize that I didn’t bring one quilt to Puerto Rico…and I miss them.
I’m sure you don’t need them for temperature warmth in Puerto Rico, but having a quilt would certainly bring some warmth to your heart!