Friday, 15 November 2013

Antique Wedding Sampler

Yes, some people guessed correctly - my new project is Di Ford's Antique Wedding Sampler: revisited. As I mentioned in my last post my sister is also making this quilt.
Here are our first finished blocks...
AWS Block #3 Mine and Judy's
We both used Thangles to make the half square triangles. 


I hand pieced and appliquéd the centre piece but I'm not really happy with mine.


 I like how Judy's circle pieces give more of a contrast.


 Hmmm might have to change mine...



Here's block #13 that I have hand pieced. I haven't done the broderie perse yet as I'm still deciding how to do it. 

I kind of like the green outline so debating whether to leave this and buttonhole stitch it or turn it under and needle-turn, or cut off the green and buttonhole...What do you think?


I've loved this quilt since I first saw this version of it @ Quilts in the Barn in 2010, the design is slightly different to the re-visited pattern we are following in he Primarily Patchwork book. It's funny how some quilts just stay with you until the planets line up. 
Antique Wedding Sampler by Barbara Worcester designed by Di Ford exhibited at Quilts in the Barn 2010
Have a great weekend!
Carole
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  1. Helen 15 November 2013 at 02:06

    Both are beautiful blocks, I do like the contrast ion the star. Love your block 13 anyway will look great but I think I would needle turn. Love your fabrics for it !!!!

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  2. Missie of Traditional Primitives 15 November 2013 at 04:11

    Love It! Wish I had time to work on one of her quilts, but it will have to wait for another year! I do like your green choices, but perhaps darker points on your center will be just what it needs to help it pop. Even if you try adding a stem stitch with darker green, perhaps two close rows of stem stitch, that would add enough color also. Adding a bit of embroidery could be very interesting to match with a tight blanket stitch around the floral pieces. I really like the idea of leaving that green edge on the florals! Great idea! What fun to work along with your sister! Lucky you...

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  3. Mayleen15 November 2013 at 04:18

    Beautiful! I like the green around the broderie perse pieces too. Looking forward to seeing you work through the blocks!

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  4. Karen - Quilts...etc.15 November 2013 at 05:17

    I love that quilt you show. I just ordered Di Fords book and look forward to being able to look it over for days.

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  5. Sharon~Two Bits Patches15 November 2013 at 05:56

    I like the green edge on Block #13, and Missie's idea to add contrast to the centre of #3 sounds good. I made a little quilt from the fat quarters I bought at Quilts in the Barn, and I used Block #15 from Wedding Sampler as the centre.

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  6. Every Stitch15 November 2013 at 15:20

    This is very exciting to see your start - glad the planets lined up for you! Love what you have both done so far. The green outer looks nice but I expect needle turn without the green will look great too - more subtle! Maybe just try a little needleturn to see? Love the centre - with the little angel!

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  7. Wanda - Scraphappy Blended Quilter15 November 2013 at 18:56

    Hi Carole, I love what you have done thus far on your new project. It will be awesome! All those difference blocks look inviting! Enjoy!

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  8. audrey15 November 2013 at 22:11

    So true--Some patterns are just meant to be made by us 'some day'.:) Love this quilt. Am enjoying seeing progress.

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  9. Nancy18 November 2013 at 17:19

    This is going to be another great one.

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  10. Kel18 November 2013 at 22:21

    Beautiful quilt to work on, I love your green colour choices, I look forward to following you on your journey ;0)

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  11. Lori23 November 2013 at 08:12

    What an amazing quilt! I like the subtleness in your first block star.
    The broderie purse will look wonderful either way.

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  12. Judith23 November 2013 at 14:26

    Well we are worlds apart and yet i am working on THE AWs of di aswell! Enjoy your sunday, i am just off to bed!

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  13. Cynthia@wabisabiquilts29 December 2013 at 04:14

    What a beautiful quilt, and how neat to work alongside your sister. I am going to order the Di Ford book for myself - it's just a stunning sampler!

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