Neel

I promise I have a quilt finish to share, in a minute.  But first I have some good news and some exciting news, in that order.

Good news - My blog was featured in the top 25 blogs of 2018 on Fave Quilts website.
I am honored to be listed along side several of my favorites. Do take a look.
I feel on top of the world, at least the blogging world. However, if I ever get my head in the air, too much, I know I can rely on you to bring me down to earth. Right?



Here is the really exciting news - Remember Aurora.

Aurora, the baby maker

I had made it for a co-worker's wedding in September 2018 and Paul had called it a babymaker. Guess what, it lived up to that designation. YES!!!
She is pregnant. I am so tickled.
So if you are reading this and would like to get pregnant, I may be able to help :-D



And now for the first quilt finish of the year - Neel.
The word Neel (in Hindi) means blue. But more importantly, Neel is also one of the many names of Lord Shiva, a shortened version of Neelkanth (meaning blue-throated).

Neel

The blue throat was a result of drinking Halahal - the deadly poison that Lord Shiva drank to protect others.

I made this quilt for my brother.
He is mom's primary caretaker and deserves a special quilt of his own.

For my brother

The finished quilt is about 72" by 88".
The final quilt was well-received, shown off to many, and admired by all.  I asked my nephews and niece to hold it up, dangling from the first floor while I stood below to take the pictures.

"You drop it and I will kill you", I said.
They all laughed, but held firm.

Stars and Smiles

Neel - First Quilt of 2019

Black Binding

 Did you notice the shimmering stars on the black background fabric?

Labeled

Hope you like Neel - this manly quilt.  
About these news bits, my bragging or simply about Neel.  I am dying to know.

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