Sunday, November 25, 2012

Newfoundland quilt

Here are close up photos of some intricate designs and needle work of scenes on a quilt capturing the essence of the Newfoundland. Each scene is framed by the deep green of the Newfoundland tartan.

If you were to design a quilt to represent your province or country, what images would you choose to fill the 12 to 16 squares?

Campfire

Fishing

Humpback whale

Lobster

Moose

Newfoundland dog: They are actually quite big, fluffy and cute in real life.

Pitcher plant, the Newfoundland flower emblem.
The leaves of this flower is like a pitcher and fills up with water to attract insects.
The insects are the primary source of nutrients for this plant.   

Polar bear, most likely up north in Labrador. 

The Atlantic puffins, best spotted south of St John's at Witless Bay.

Purity syrup and cookies, the Newfoundland household staple. 

Seal.

Wash basin

Winter log cabin

Religion

2 comments:

  1. Hello. I am making a memory quilt for someone and have been looking for a lobster stencil to use. I saw your quilt in a Google search and am hoping you can help. Did you make that lobster yourself or did you use a stencil/template? Thanks! ~Holly

    By the way...beautiful quilts!!

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  2. Holly, sorry, this was a quilt I saw at a Newfoundland heritage day, so I would not be able to help you much on making the lobster. Maybe you could try printing out a lobster from the internet as a stencil? Good luck.

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