I bought this top on ebay several years ago. I couldn't feel the love. So I bought some pre-made flower parts on ebay @6 months later. This is what I take when I am waiting for babies to be born, husband at the doctor office, long car trips.
I didn't like the huge border on this baby/lap size quilt, so I added some vines, leaves and the beginning of coneflowers. I need to add the centers of the coneflowers with some fun little french knots. I taught myself how to make french knots last year and love the look of them.
What do you take when you wait?
This is a beautiful quilt, I love the colours
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful - love what you're doing in the borders. Did I ever tell you my first quilt took me 20 years? I took it everywhere with me to work on. All by hand.
ReplyDeleteNow, I take whatever stitchery project I'm working on. Or a good book. I don't do a lot of waiting.
Yep, stitching for me, usually applique of one sort or another. I don't have kids to pick up from school one day a week anymore (they're at high school and bus it) so not as much waiting in the car, but now I spend more time just sitting with mum - and I sew!
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That applique you decided to add is just the right thing for the border of this quilt. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love the floral applique border with this quilt.
ReplyDeleteI also like to take hand applique with me, but I don't currently have a project (hymmm...maybe there IS an applique UFO or two in my stash that I should take). But I've been taking English Paper piecing projects with me.
Have fun!
SewCalGal
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A very nice piece. The addition of the flowers really brings the quilt to life.
ReplyDeleteWell, first - Congratulations to Millie!
ReplyDeleteSecond, I never took a quilt with me to wait. I used to do English smocking when my kids were young and I would work on that sometimes. I also take my scetchbook, or an art book or two... I'm not carting kids around anymore, so I don't carry anything much anymore unless I'm waiting at the Dr's office or something. Can't wait til I can quit working so I'll have more time for those things I love doing...
Wow, what a good idea. It's going to beautiful when your all done. I never think to bring anything to do.
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful...I bet you get compliments where ever you take it.....Melinda
ReplyDeleteLove the addition to the border! Very good idea!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! I don't think you are excentric. Warm hugs, Esther
ReplyDeleteWhat a great top and I can't wait to see it all finished.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the Valentine's Day gift...love the top. And the fabrics are gorgeous. I did not expect so many goodies from you. This weekend I am going to work on the pink quilt and start thinking of a pattern for the fabrics.
Lots of smiles,
Millie