Quilt: pieces sewn together in the traditional Ngati Porou design.
This week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is TOGETHER and these shots represent togetherness to me. Each small piece of fabric has been assembled together to make the final quilt. I made this as a gift for a Maori baby who is from the Ngati Porou Tribe, from the North Island of New Zealand.
The tribe takes its name from their ancestor Porourangi, whose descendants produced great warriors. Their conquests in battle forged a mighty tribe, along with the strong and strategic marriage alliances. I designed this piece based on the traditional design of the ‘whakapapa’ or genealogy. It depicts the family tree of descendants all tracing back to the head. It was an absolute delight to create and give away. I can’t wait to make another.
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- Quilt: pieces sewn together in the traditional Ngati Porou design.
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- Pieces cut ready for block assembly
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- Laying out the design! It’s tricky!!
I love this – the completed pattern, the tricky design, the process of putting it together, the concept of family and generations linking back, and then your description and photos. A great illustration of togetherness!
Thanks Cilla – I knew you’d get it!
Louise this if beautiful what a lovely gift, I’m sure it will be treasured! I love the design and the meaning behind it. Thanks for showing us
Hi Gilly, yes they loved it, which made it all the more special to me.
What a beautiful gift….
Thanks Eliz, they are dear friends so it was my pleasure.
This is a very generous act of love.
What a beautiful quilt!
Thanks Colline! I’d like one for myself actually!
Beautiful, quilting is something I have never tried doing.
I hadn’t tried it either, this was my first one and now I’m hooked!
Louise,
I love your interpretation!!! Unique and beautiful!
Thanks Sue, I’m glad it made sense!
Wow, it is a good representation for this week’s theme. Refreshing too as most photos were about people, animals etc… And you sure make nice quilts!
Thanks! I had a lot of fun with this one!
This is a beautiful work of art. I love the colors
Judy
Of course! A quilt without the pieces? What a lovely and thoughtful response to the prompt.
I forgot to say, it is a nice piece of quilt too.
Thanks Imelda – I didn’t actually count how many pieces there were! Thanks for dropping in and saying hi.
This turned out great.
Thanks Connie
When things come “together”, sometime magic happens. Thanks for the link to my blog. =)
Hi Rhi – I really enjoyed making this piece, it brought a lot of joy.
Great original interpretation of this week’s theme!
Thanks Laura! I’m glad you liked it.
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Great take on the theme!
Neat interpretation Louise! And a beautiful and thoughtful gift!
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Nice blog you have. Creative “together” post. Thanks for stopping by mine and liking it!