l picked up 2 quilts from my machine quilter last week. They have been lying on the floor in my lounge so l can enjoy the wonderful quilting that Karen has done. These are the 2nd and 3rd quilts that Karen has quilted for me. You can see more images over on Karen's blog. Her photo's do the quilt's more justice than mine. l am so pleased to have found her. l saw and admired her quilt at a quilt show that won a ribbon several years ago, and then stumbled on her blog a few months ago, and recognised the quilt. And the rest is history. Now l need to get the binding on them.
And yes, l know there are a few blocks turned the wrong way!! l just can't help myself!! That's my excuse, and l'm sticking to it! Look at the stunning quilting that Karen has done.
This is a particularly special quilt. It's a wedding signature quilt l made for my Nephew and his new wife. l drew some squares on fabric that l took to the wedding and handed them around to all the guests on the wedding day, and then collected at the end of the day. l then used those signature squares to make this memory quilt.
Here you can see some of the well wishes. This couple are now expecting their
first child, so it looks like a cot quilt is on the agenda.
Again Karen has done an amazing job.
Remember those charm squares that came in the mail with the pincushion? Well, they became this mini quilt over the weekend. Its so cute. And perfect for autumn decorating, though we are in spring here.
l taught a class last year on half square triangles and the patterns you can make with
them. So, of course l needed some samples to show. These were just tops, and then l decided on the weekend to get them finished. A great little collection to spread around the house.
Some l used the same shirting through out.
And some l mixed it up.
This one is my favorite.
And of course, barn raising is an all time fav setting of mine.
After l sewed the bindings on, they went in the wash and then the dryer,
to give them that lovely vintage look.
l have a long term project coming up in the near future, so l am trying to clear the
decks of a few WIP's. l would call the weekend a success.
Thanks for visiting.
Linda.
Hi Linda, Love the wedding quilt ~ a special quilt to remember their special day. You certainly did have a very successful sewing weekend! from Jenny McH
ReplyDeleteLooks like a resounding success!!! Love the Snail's Trail (even the pointy blocks! :-D Very original!), and the signature/well wishes quilt will be an absolute heirloom. Don't you just love those churn dashes with the skinny middles?
ReplyDeleteAnd the little quilts...wonderful. I need some good finishes like yours!
Blessings,
Mary Lou
I saw your quilts over at Karens blog! Her work is amazing!! And your quilts are wonderful. I really like that some of the snail trails go a different way, it adds interest! Your little sample quilts are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe quilts are gorgeous, I love red and white and the oops blocks too. The quilting is wonderful. The little ones are very cute. What a lot you've got done.
ReplyDeleteТак просто и так красиво!
ReplyDeleteoh Linda I love this idea...I think I am going to make a few little quilts like this too...what a great little exercise, thanks!!!!
ReplyDeleteoh nothing better than red and white quilts love that snails trail, on my list of patterns I want to make some day.
thanks for sharing
Kathie
Success I would say so. I like them all. Your favorite little one is also mine. That block is great for a memory quilt.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely words Linda - your quilts were a pleasure to work on and the end results are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI don't see any blocks turned the wrong way in the Snail's Trail. That is an easy pattern to get a piece wrong in. You have to concentrate with each block.
ReplyDeleteHow happy to get your beautiful quilts back from the quilter! I'm really fond of red and white scrappy and yours is no exception. It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove all the little quilts with hst. It is such a fun patch to make and create different settings.
The wedding signature quilt is beautiful! What a special gift to the new couple! And I love the little Half Square Triangle quilts, but then I love everything small and vintage looking.
ReplyDeleteKaren has done a wonderful job with your quilts, they look great. On her blog she also featured Pat's pies and tarts. Pat is a member of our quilting group and I envy her beautiful handwork and eye for colour.
ReplyDeleteI love all those llttlies, each has its own character. I agree, the weekend was a success.
Some lovely quilts and I love the wedding quilt with all the messages. What a great idea all those little quilts with HSTs - a great resource for teaching. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilts, and great quilting. Love the hst little quilts, and barnraising is a fave of mine, too. Thanks for the pics.
ReplyDeleteyour little HST quilts are fantastic! how big are they? i'm itching to whip some out now ... oh, the time ... if only ...
ReplyDeletewhar a wonderfull Quilt and that red House is wonderful too
ReplyDeleteFrauke from North Germany
Love your quilts. I am lucky to have had a few quilts quilted by Karen and she always does a great job. Lesley
ReplyDeleteOh they are all so wonderful! But I really had fun looking at all the mini's!
ReplyDeleteThey are all wonderful. Love the little sweet quilt. Thanks for sharing, Carolyn :)
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