March 31, 2009
-
Some of what I've been up to
I've been keeping myself busy. So busy that I've had little time for postings. This is a sample of what is consuming my energies.
I use a corner of the dining room for all my sewing projects. Of course, this means I must pack up every time we expect company.
This is the central part of a bed quilt for my g'baby Grace's third birthday. I plan to use a chocolate brown as a stop and a pieced boarder using leftover scraps from the quilt top. This will take a week or two of hit and miss sewing before it will be ready for assembly. I am still looking for material for the backing. I think it will be either a flannel or soft brushed cotton as I anticipate that Grace will be wrapped in this quilt often.
Notice the blue hearts in the pic. This is actually the vinyl side of a flannel backed table cloth. I set out the blocks to be assembled on the flannel side and then roll up the cloth for easy storage. The pieces will not stick to each other when I unroll it and get back to business.
Here is the tablecloth pinned to a design wall at our local quilt shop.
I have picked out a tentative name for the quilt.... Grace in Motion... Wish me luck I have to have it done by May.
This, of course, is my Grace in motion.
Comments (15)
Beautiful quilt, love the colours and the design.
What a cutie!!
The quilt is awesome. Good luck getting it done.
One can never have too much flannel in their life.
@Bricker59 - spoken like a true northerner. The only thing I don't have in flannel is a bathing suit, lol.
@katiethehappycat - Thanks. I'll post a picture of the finished quilt whenever I finish it. I am looking forward to tackling the pieced boarder as it's a technique I haven't used before.
Oh my goodness! That quilt is gorgeous! <3
My grandma used to make me quilts all the time! I miss them!
@irreplaceablex - Thank you. It is considered an "art" quilt because it uses contempory fabrics and is styled as a "shabby chic" color combination.
@tkperito - lol @ flannel bathing suit.
What a beautiful quilt, did you come up with the design yourself? I love the name also.
My sewing is not good enough to do anything like this, nor my patience, but I am in awe of them and of those that can do them.
Well done Grandma.
x
Lucky, lucky grace. This is a beautiful quilt - and a beautiful grandaughter! Thanks for sharing both.
S
I love pink and brown together.
I love quilts! I have 3, none handmade. You do beautiful work!
I admire anyone that can tackle a quilt - it's going to be great!
Wow! I am not a true quilter though I have tackled two in my life and finished both one worked out the othe not as well, I admire your craftsmanship. It's beautiful.
@BianchiStreet - Thanks for the complement and thanks for stopping by.@WomanBlogger - @suzyQ_darnit - @psychoticfrog - Thank you. I find the piecing easy, in most cases it's just sewing straight seams in the right order. It's the actual quilting that can sometimes throw me for a loop. I am still contemplating what design to use on the quilt top.
Beautiful girl and beautiful quilt. I love brown with pastels. My favorite combination.
They can plum wear you out can't they
~Kim~
Comments are closed.