This quilt was made to celebrate Soniya and Vam's beautiful destination Colorado Rockies wedding.
The wedding invitation with all its multiday celebrations were photo transferred to fabric and then cut out in the shape of large hearts. The quilt makes note of their courtship from first date to engagement to the marriage ceremony.
The red hearts signify the meaning of Saptapadi…each of the seven steps around the sacred fire during the Hindu marriage ceremony when they exchange garlands of flowers and take 7 steps, Saptapadi encircling the fire, and each step represents a vow.
Step 1: May the couple be blessed with an abundance of food
Step 2: May the couple be strong and complement one another
Step 3: May the couple be blessed with prosperity
Step 4: May the couple be eternally happy
Step 5: May the couple be blessed with children
Step 6: May the couple live in perfect harmony
Step 7: May they be the best of friends forever
There are also a couple of reversible charms..
Once Upon a Time and Happily Ever After is in the first block. The last block “Just Married” has children on the reverse!
Their two favorite cats are also included in their family quilt.
