It is called Starry Night for Josh. Josh was in the Army, Stationed out of Ft Riley, and was in Southern Afghanistan when his helicopter was under Enemy fire. He and 5 others did not survive the crash. Josh's parents are wonderful friends of mine. His Dad served in VietNam. I met them when presenting Quilts of Valor to Josh's Dad - and we have become forever friends.
I thought that maybe by creating a Quilt of Valor in Honor of Josh would remind them that my family does think of him often. He was a wonderful man. I ran this as a mystery on the blog and now the pattern is in my Craftsy Store.
Starry Night for Josh
Here it is:
You will notice that it is not bound. And That my dear friends - is because I have a wonderful group of friends here that will bind it for me, as they know that bindings... requires a Lot of chocolate or
I go into anaphylactic shock.... it's true!
So you may see it again - when it is bound - but I am quite proud to have finished the quilting on itI used swirls and spikes - to give it the look of wind.
I sort of pictured this quilt as what I thought Josh would see from the air. And being a pilot myself, I pretended it was me....the twinkling lights of homes, the stars in the sky, a big star to guide you .....
Okay - I use my maps and coordinates - but pretend with me ok?
And that is my finish for this week!
PS - if you enjoy doing my mysteries - I am hosting the next Mystery Quilt in a Yahoo group called Mystery Quilts 4 Military. You can join in - the next mystery starts November 14th - but Fabric Requirements might just leak out here in the next couple of days..... Hint Hint
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6 comments:
It's beautiful! Josh's family will be honored at this fine tribute.
Hi Alycia,
My Starry Nght for Josh is at the long armers now and I am excited to see how it turns out. I have one question- I used to be on the quilts for military on Yahoo. Do I need to 're-enlist'? I love doing your Quilt alongs. Thank you and have a spooky Halloween.🎃
Your quilt turned out great. I love the pattern!
That is really wonderful and I'm sure it will bring them lots of comfort.
It's a beautiful quilt. When you described trying to look at it as what a pilot might see from the air, I could see that. Wonderful pattern.
Now you're making me feel like such a slacker.....I found all the parts and pieces for this as I was clearing off a table in my studio......guess I have no excuse for finishing it.....
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