It has been often said that your enemies define you. “My best enemy” is also my best friend. She has always been a stubborn little thing who can be very distant at times, but her sweet nature can also cast a charm that is very hard to ignore. We had a rocky start because of our hotheadedness but our relationship evolved into a strong bond over the years. We have been known to annoy each other the most and also to love each other equally. I have found my biggest strengths through her and utmost weaknesses because of her. To me, She will always be a Winter Rosebud trying to bloom amidst snow.
If you haven’t guessed it already, this wall hanging is about our friendship. I mirrored this photo to show what the quilting looks like from the front. I started with quilting our initials – S and P – written together in the centre. I am glad of the hourglass shape, which was a complete coincidence born from my doodling, adding that extra touch of everlasting friendship through time. The stars in the night sky also seem to last forever, and I have always dreamt of seeing them a little closer. So I quilted the circles around our initials as though she and I are travelling together through the stars. Finally, I added “Universe and Us” in Gallifreyan within our initials.
Since travelling through space requires a ship, I borrowed the idea of The Doctor’s Tardis. It is so much more romantic than any earth-rocket!
I can take on the Universe with her beside me and she would come along just to be with me!!
-Soma
Update – I got a few enquiries about the Winter Rose quilt pattern. The pattern can be found in my shop. Thank you so much!
Credits – “My Best Enemy” is the title of a musical piece composed by Hans Zimmer. Tardis is the spaceship used by The Doctor in BBC’s television show Doctor Who.
18 thoughts on “My Best Enemy”
Ruth September 20, 2014 at 07:44
Very nice – Love the Gallifreyan (sp?) touch!
Lorna McMahon September 19, 2014 at 04:07
Such a beautiful wall hanging…. The rose is especially pretty… And the quilting and story are both very well done. She’s going to love it!
wendy September 19, 2014 at 02:39
lovely rose and such a sweet idea
MaartjeQuilt September 18, 2014 at 01:12
Wat a perfect design, colors and quilting. I love your wallhanging and the expression of your friendship! Hope you have many happy times together.
Love from Amsterdam
Sally September 17, 2014 at 06:01
Really cute quilt. The colors are terrific. I really like that TARDIS block, too – simple but immediately recognizable.
Catherine Pritchard September 15, 2014 at 23:09
Your rose really caught my eye. The whole wall hanging is fantastic.
Cheryl September 8, 2014 at 11:45
Your wall hanging and the store behind it are just beautiful.
Janine September 6, 2014 at 03:38
Your wall hanging is fab and I enjoyed learning the story behind it. I think you and your best friend/enemy are made for each other. It is clearly a great relationship for nurturing creativity :)
AmandaK@whatthebobbin.com September 4, 2014 at 18:22
Those close to us certainly know how to push our buttons the best! haha Love this mini. It is just gorgeous. The quilting is awesome! Nice work :)
Carol September 4, 2014 at 17:33
That wall hanging is so beautiful and is such a lovely gift!
Susan in OK September 4, 2014 at 16:07
Thank you for inviting us into a piece of your world. In addition, to the story and quilting, the colors are perfect. I think some quilts resemble friendships, too. Some just go together like a hand and glove. Others try the depths of our souls and often end up being favorites. I absolutely adore the rosebud. I could tell from others they are hoping you will share the pattern with us. Again, thanks for telling your story.
Maria September 4, 2014 at 14:08
Beautiful wall hanging, Soma, and your explanation of the elements that make up the piece make it extra special :-)
Marjorie Nath September 4, 2014 at 13:52
Beautiful! Is your rosebud going to end up in your patterns?
Susan @TheBoredZombie.com September 4, 2014 at 13:46
Lovely Soma! I really love all the thought that went into what you were making. Sounds like a wonderfully frustrating relationship. :)
Susie September 4, 2014 at 12:55
This wall hanging is gorgeous! The quilting is an integral part of the design…. and gives energy to your design. I love blue and gray and stars all together.
Mary September 4, 2014 at 11:38
Other than being a beautiful piece, I so enjoyed the emotions involved in the piece. Great throught process!
Mary September 4, 2014 at 11:39
That was meant to read “thought”. Sorry.
krislovesfabric September 4, 2014 at 09:49
P sounds to be quite a wonderful friend and foil, wonder which they will like better, the mini (which is beautiful) or the written tribute both obviously from the heart.