I love this quilt!

Recognize City Lights? I was commissioned to create a City Lights quilt for a corporate office, what an honor! During the process of creating this quilt, I fell in love with City Lights all over again. What I love the best are the cool, pale pastels against the very stark black, yet warmed by the occasional yellow and peach "lights".

During quilt market I had the privilege of having my other daughter Julie (I claim her, but I'm just her quilty Mom) stay the night. On the day that I brought her back to Houston, we were driving into downtown in the early morning, the buildings were all lit up, and I said, "see, there's City Lights, that's my quilt". For me it was a really special moment, to be able to share the inspiration for my quilt, to share what inspires me, and what I love! Working solitary the way I do, having someone else see my vision, having someone "get it" is validating.

Something else that is a dream come true are your comments and emails about seeing things in your own hometown with fresh eyes. About being inspired by the everyday, the common, dare I say it mundane.  You are creating your own city quilts in your own cities; I love it! 

xoxo,

Cherri

Comments

[Kelly]

I ordered your book last week. Can hardly wait to make my very own City Lights quilt!

[Kirsty]

Wow, I have been following your blog and Julie's blog for a bit but had no idea you are mum and daughter. What a quilty family you have!

[Tracy]

I just put your book on my birthday list as I just adore the City Lights quilt.

[jaybird]

kirsty... i'm actually not her daughter by birth which is why she said other daughter. she's my quilty mom!!

beautiful quilt! it's still on my to-do list... but i will get it done!

[Cathy]

Your book is actually on it's way to me. Once the storm passes, which I believe will be tomorrow, the book will be in my hands. I can't wait to make my own version of your quilts.

[Kirsty]

Oh, she mean other, OTHER, daughter. Right, got you!