Memory tablecloths, and memory quilts, seem to be my thing, as I've made several over the years. My latest one was to commemorate a trip away up to the far north. Robin and I had been planning to go there next Christmas/New Year, but with losing him, that would not be happening. So when I saw the "North of the North" coach trip advertised, I decided to be brave and go on my own.
Bay Tours Coach
My bag was packed, and I included blocks I'd stitched for my memory tablecloth plus a Micron marking pen. My blocks were from fabric featuring New Zealand designs, mostly batiks with a few prints, and a centre white square to write on.
Ready to go on holiday
Those blocks traveled to the top of the North Island with me and back. It was fun to get them out at the various hotels we stayed at and write where I had been, and what attractions had been visited. Special places were walking the track down to Cape Reinga, the Hole in the Rock cruise, and visiting the magnificent Tane Mahuta Kauri tree again.
Writing messages on each block
Once home again I stitched the blocks together, added a pale green border, and pinned it with backing, no batting required for a tablecloth. Then sat down over several days doing the quilting, and finally the binding and label.
All finished
So now it's having a turn on the dining table. It's always fun to read the messages again. And I'm really pleased with how it turned out.
My new tablecloth on the dining table
17 comments:
That’s a fantastic idea. Your tablecloth looks great too. Enjoy the memories.
It looks so lovely on your table, Jenny;))) So nice to have a record of your trip...
hugs, Julierose
What a wonderful way to remember your trip! I love this idea.
Beautiful memory table runner Jenny.
Wow, I love to read that you took that trip, Jenny. And what a wonderful way to remember it with those gorgeous prints made into blocks.
That is a wonderful idea to remember your trip by, Jenny! And it sounds like an amazing trip - so perfect to have someone else do all the driving. Beautiful finish!
What a great idea!
Such at great idea & the result is lovely.
great idea and it is not huge so you had plenty of places to write about
That is so cool, Jenny. It's beautiful.
Oh I love the idea of a memory tablecloth! Yours is fantastic!
An awesome way to remember your trip. Love this idea.
God bless.
What a lovely idea Jenny. It looks wonderful on your table. Congratulations to you for your.bravery on taking a solo trip...hugs xxx
Wow, I am so impressed and so proud of you. Making up your mind and getting on that bus all by yourself was a huge step. I have not taken a vacation by myself yet and I just don't know if I can. There is a little Lake that's a little over an hour and a half to two hour drive from where I live. It's a beautiful little Lake with little cabins that you can rent right on the lake, a fishing dock, small fishing boats to rent and it just looks like such a peaceful Paradise. I look at it all the time on the internet and wish I had the nerve to just put Beulah in the car and go up there for 2 or 3 nights, but I just can't seem to get up the nerve and I'm afraid when I get up there all I'll do is sit and cry or be bored and wish I was home. Taking that first step is so important and you dear friend are a huge encouragement to me. I'm so glad I came and read your post and I love the idea of your memory tablecloth. Your husband would be so proud that you are getting on with your life and finding enjoyment in each day. God bless you sweet friend.
Making a memory quilt to remember all the places you visited and your fellow travellers is a wonderful idea, Jenny. It looks lovely displayed on the table.
Your memory projects are such a great idea. It is all very well keeping a travel journal, but when do we ever get them out to reread? This way you get to see your notes often. It looks so good.
Love your table topper, Jenny! Such a great and fun idea. It looks so pretty on the table.
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