Vintage quilt

So this is the picture of my bargain bagged recently on a trip to Amersham. It's very frayed but I love it to bits for that. I'm guessing it's post ww2. A bargain at £20 don't you think?

This and That

Hello again
This.......So the Trilogy is finally finished and takes pride of place in the porch to welcome our guests(morgansbedandbreakfast.co.uk). I'm really pleased with the outcome.

That.... Making good progress with my hexagon quilt. I love the washed out hues of blues. I've completed 12 lozenge shapes so far. No idea of the finished size yet! I think this one will be called 'Cwtch' as that's  what it will be used for....to cwtch under when feeling cold or poorly!

Spent a few days with some friends in Amersham recently. Whilst there we pottered around some lovely shops including an antique emporium where I bagged a bargain. Will show you next time so hang on in there!

T

Number Three

Well at last this is the final of my trilogy. Very bright and striking for that reason. I made a similar smaller one for my granddaughter couple of years ago and I just liked the punchy look of it. Made using the foundation method (machine stitched over paper) it was a breeze to make. Again all fabric was randomly chosen from bags of scraps.....am so reluctant to throw out the smallest of leftovers.  What is it with me! Anyway hope you like it. Next blog I hope to introduce my hexagon quilt. This is something I've always wanted to tackle and I'm loving making it.....

Outside The Box

Having been an avid quilter for more years than I care to remember I have never strayed beyond  classic designs and colours until this past couple of years. Let me tell you I'm loving it but  I do lack confidence sometimes in pushing myself 'out there'!
This little quilt below is the second of my trilogy. It's around 30" square. Old shirts and blouses feature as well as new fabrics. It is called 'Outside The Box'

Whey hey!

Well ......after a long absence here I am again blogging about my quilting activities. Just couldn't work out how to do various bits and pieces on my iPad but am sorted now so let's not waste time!
I have just finished making three small quilts....all about 30" square. This one is called Tall Ships and is a very traditional quilting pattern. I love the soft colours but my choice of fabric left a lot to be desired. HINT.....when using linen be prepared for some bad language and frustration! It stretches! Originally this quilt had a border but as it stretched to form lovely waves (in keeping with the title of the quilt of course!) I abandoned that idea otherwise it may have ended in the bin!
Another tip don't be afraid to use the 'wrong' side of fabric. I'd bought the binding recently at a quilt fair thinking the colour matched ....which it did. It wasn't till I got it home and unfolded it that I realised the reverse side was even nicer! Of course it doesn't work with all fabric but with those it  does its just a bonus.
Next time I'll show quilt number two......but keep watching as I have a plan with what to do with all three....dum dum dummm!

little stitched flower

Maen brav heddiw yndydy? (something like ...it's sunny today isn't it?... and for any welsh speakers out there I haven't got my dictionary to hand to check spellings! )
I really enjoyed making this little flower. Embroidery skills are a bit rusty but french knots do add texture....so easy to do too. Thank you Sarah for giving me the inspiration to have a go. Just looking at my quilt these days. Must get on with it! Tan tro nesa.

fabric flowers

Bore da everyone
It's been a while since I last posted a blog. Things happen! However I am still quilting the massive purple quilt and I'm getting there.
My latest interest is in fabric flowers. A great way to use up tiny bits of fabric. The photo shows where I am up to. I stitched the petals by hand.
I was at a Spring Festival yesterday in our village Llanasa trying to drum up support for a new Craft Group that a friend and I have established and was able to carry on stitching. It's the sort of thing you can put in your handbag and pick up when travelling or watching telly. If you would like to see a completed flower got to www.folksy.com and  press on accessories. Type in humblecraft and Sarah Meelans gifts should appear one of which is a lovely fabric flower. Whether mine will look as good as this when completed who knows but when I have finished it I'll show you!!
Cwm'wch ofal and tan tro nesa
Kate