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Ooh, I really like that one!Just finished binding my latest quilt. Pattern by Stacey Day a BC designer. It is actually made in blocks. I paid to have it quilted but first top stitched the stars.
Just finished binding my latest quilt. Pattern by Stacey Day a BC designer. It is actually made in blocks. I paid to have it quilted but first top stitched the stars.
Just finished binding my latest quilt. Pattern by Stacey Day a BC designer. It is actually made in blocks. I paid to have it quilted but first top stitched the stars.
I have a quilt like this from my grandmother's collection. The fabrics in it are so interesting - and I wish now that I could know the stories behind each. I haven't been using it, as it is quite worn in places .... but maybe I will dig it up this week .... might be a nice 'nap blanket' on the bed. Thanks for the reminder.I remember from childhood the excitement of getting a new quilt that mom had been working on. We would sit on the bed and point out the patchwork – brother's pyjamas, sisters new blouse, mom's apron. So interesting to see the patterns mom could make from her scrap bag. When making our clothes, she saved in any piece of cloth that she could get a 4 inch square from. And she would choose harmonizing colours and patterns to sew together into larger squares that would eventually he sewn together for a quilt top. Then she would add the filling and bottom before beginning the tedious task of quilting. The hours that it took to make a quilt are staggering. But there was also the joy of creating something from practically nothing. Plus the fellowship of friends and neighbours who dropped in to have a 'quilting party.'
Contributing some tea biscuits and raspberry jam to the breakfast table.
I remember from childhood the excitement of getting a new quilt that mom had been working on. We would sit on the bed and point out the patchwork – brother's pyjamas, sisters new blouse, mom's apron. So interesting to see the patterns mom could make from her scrap bag. When making our clothes, she saved in any piece of cloth that she could get a 4 inch square from. And she would choose harmonizing colours and patterns to sew together into larger squares that would eventually he sewn together for a quilt top. Then she would add the filling and bottom before beginning the tedious task of quilting. The hours that it took to make a quilt are staggering. But there was also the joy of creating something from practically nothing. Plus the fellowship of friends and neighbours who dropped in to have a 'quilting party.'
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And I am off to work shortly. Thurs is the last day for students. Fri is an admin. day-meaning staff should be there but I am off to a friend's wedding in the Kootenays. I have never been to Nelson. Nelson is a hippie town, best known for growing pot.