Diwali Lights designed, pieced and quilted by me is in the November/December issue of the Quiltmaker Magazine.
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| Picture by Quiltmaker |
The journey of this quilt began in January of this year, when I submitted the pattern to the Quiltmaker magazine. When I received the acceptance email, I was thrilled but realized that I won't be able to meet the March deadline (for publication in the September/October issue) due to other engagements.
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| Mock-up in EQ8 |
Quiltmaker honored my request and agreed to delay the publication to November/December issue and I had until May to make and send the quilt.
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| Picture by Quiltmaker |
This just works beautifully because the magazine is published shortly before the Diwali festival. Since Diwali is based on the lunar calendar, the date is not fixed. This year Diwali falls on October 24.
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| Faux piped binding & Quilting detail |
It was a joy working with bright yellows and radiant oranges. All fabrics were provided free of charge by Island Batik. It is good to be an ambassador :-)
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| Diwali Lights |
Celebrated on a moonless night, Diwali or Deepavali is the festival of lights. The outward celebration focuses on lights and decorations, food and gifts, joy and merriment, but the true spiritual significance of Diwali is about the enlightenment of the soul, celebrating the inner awakening that can dispel the darkness of evil and ignorance.
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| Let it shine |
In the quilt, Diwali Lights, I have tried to capture the concept of "inner light dispelling the darkness".
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| Paul is the model |
If you like the pattern, you can get it here for under $8. Better still get the whole issue for just under $10. The November/December issue includes several other gorgeous quilt patterns for Hanukkah, Festivus and Christmas. The November/December issue also includes a "Meet the Designer" feature on yours truly. I am so tickled :-)
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| From the Quiltmaker Magazine, November/December Issue |
As Paul and I celebrate the festival of lights, we wish that this Diwali brings joy and happiness to all humanity by dispelling the darkness of ignorance and evil everywhere in the world.
I will be sharing with all my favorite linky parties. See full list on the sidebar.
very pretty - I love those colors and congrats on the magazine issue
ReplyDeleteIt’s absolutely stunning! And congratulations on being published. —Sara
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! My copy of Quiltmaker arrived a few days ago and I was thrilled when I recognized your name.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and meaningful quilt, Preeti! What a joy to know you’ve been published yet again! And it is heartwarming to see so much more information about the Diwali celebrations in the mainstream media. May yours be blessed with love and light! xo
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is stunning! The colors are vibrant and beautiful. Your design is mesmerizing. The more I look at it, the more the shapes seem to change and new block combinations "pop" into view. Excellent design and execution.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations.
Your quilt is gorgeous, a perfect symbol for Diwali. I was so excited when I received my copy of Quiltmaker a few days ago and saw your article and design in there. Congratulations on the publication!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being featured in QM! The quilt positively glows.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Preeti!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, Preeti. Hoping you and Paul have a joyful Diwali celebration. I am glad to know more about the holiday as the lights and color are always so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Preeti. I think the timing of Diwali Lights's publication is perfect. The quilt's bright, glowing design reflects not only everything you desired, but also the lovely light you shine out to the world every day.
ReplyDeleteYour family must be over the moon about this! And what a wonderful quilt with a great significance. All quilts have a story but this is really special in so many ways. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt. It glows.
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations Preeti on your gorgeous Diwali quilt. You have used the rich glowing colours beautifully, it certainly is dispelling the darkness!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and striking quilt. Congratulations on your well-deserved honors for it. The colors shine; we could all use some light these dark, scary days.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It's a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteI am two days late but I hope "Happy late Divali" also counts ?! Wishing you lots of energy and wisdom to create another year of light to dispel the darkness. xo
ReplyDeleteLovely! Lots of energy emanating from this one. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt. And, a great introduction to Diwali. I am proud to call you friend. Congrats on being published.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful design full of glowing light! I really like your design. Congratulations on being published.
ReplyDeleteDiwali Lights is a beautiful quilt, Preeti! It really does glow. Congratulations on having your design published, too. I need to go find a copy!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to have that published. It's a beautiful design. I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteYour color palette is gorgeous! Congrats on the finish and on the magazine publication.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular quilt, Preeti!! Congrats on being featured in the magazine along with your quilt.
ReplyDeleteThat is very pretty - and a great use of colors. Thank you for linking to Finished(or not) Friday!! Its great to see what you have been up to!
ReplyDeleteHappy Diwali, Preeti! I was thinking of you and remembering your beautiful sand rangoli (sp?) when all of our Indian neighbors were shooting off their fireworks! Love your Diwali Lights quilt and congrats on another publication under your belt. I'm gonna tell everyone "I knew her way back when..." ;-)
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful! Congratulations on the publication :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Preeti! Such a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is another gorgeous quilt, with a great message too. Congratulations on being featured in the magazine ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing, and linking up.
Congratulations on all of the deserved recognition that is coming your way. I really like that slick detail of the faux piping on your binding for the Diwali Lights quilt. Beautiful quilt, beautiful message and beautiful quilter, shining so much of her inner light out into the world of darkness!
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous quilt! Thank you for sharing about Dawali. I knew nothing about it. What a special celebration! Congrats on the magazine feature!
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