My Grandpa Lambert's brother-in-law, William D. Berry, was a well known artist in Alaska. He was known for his wildlife sketches, cartoons and paintings and illustrated the mural below for a library in Alaska, but was tragically shot and killed before he could complete the piece. My Dad and Mom have had what looks to be a pencil sketch copy of the mural framed in their living room for as long as I can remember. I study their copy every time I'm home and find something new each time. There are little creatures hiding in the trees and I've been told my Grandpa is one of the people depicted in the parade.
I ordered the colored copy and had it framed. After studying the illustration for quite a while, I decided to draw inspiration for the nursery from turquoise sky (it looks blue in this image) and the red gingham quilt where the teddy bear picnic is taking place.
An Alaskan Fairytale
Red gingham quilt
I really wish the tomato red and coral photographed better, the pictures don't do this quilt justice
I love this binding so much
Crib sheet I made matches the backing of the quilt
Framed prints pictured here entitled Dancing Moose and Dancing Bear, also by William D. Berry
Burp rags to match quilt and quilt sheet
I still have a few things left to finish in the nursery. I'm anxiously awaiting on my Dad and Mom to come to South Dakota as my Dad has custom made a quilt ladder for the baby's room. I have two gorgeous quilts that were made by Amber and Teresa for baby girl that I am excited to display on it. I'll have to post pictures once the decorating is completed.
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