Woven Heart Wool Project - finished!

Last fall, on a crazy quilting road trip with a new friend, I stumbled into the world of wool. I had eye-balled some beautiful woolen table runners in quilt magazines, but didn't know the first thing about it. It was then I discoved a must-have quilt pattern: the Woven Heart Mat, by Lily Anna Stitches (Pattern LAS210).

It has significance because I made little woven heart baskets for my May 1st wedding as favors. I must have made 150 of those things. This pattern was infinitely easier! I assembled all my materials and brought it with me on a road trip to Nebraska to visit in-laws, but didn't get around to it until a road-trip to northern MN for Christmas. (I don't recommend stitching around hearts on the winding roads in northern MN - it makes you sick).

Now my stitches probably aren't the worlds most-beautiful, but it captures a beautiful memory of our wedding day. I proudly gave it to my hubby this morning to put next to his side of the bed (on the beautiful bed-side tables he made for us). The back is a lush green (his favorite color), while the hearts are done-up in cream and blue (our wedding colors, minus the brown). Check it out!

That background photo was taken on our first date, paired with a photo of a castle from a trip to the Ukraine. Just reminds me that I'm a princess, after all!

See the pretty green background? Mmmm.... green, hubby's favorite. Curious about the coaster? It's a Thirstystone set we received as a wedding gift - very nice.

 All done and being used!!!