Friday 1 May 2015

April/May Goals

Missed it by that much... as Maxwell Smart would have said. I almost finished my Antique Wedding Sampler top this month but didn't quite get there because:
a) it's been a very busy month 
b) I ran out of the sashing fabric and 
c) I can't quite decide on the final layout.

The busyness started with helping my sister to sew some of the decorations for my niece's wedding. This involved turning piles of inherited doilies...





...into table runners for the reception tables.





I used some gorgeous linen coloured Aurifill thread to sew down the doilies together - the stitches were virtually invisible.

This is what they looked like as the centrepieces for the vases of flowers...


It was a beautiful wedding that we all thoroughly enjoyed.


Chris from Quilting at the Farm came to Melbourne from Canada to visit the AQC - but that deserves it's own blog post.

I've been on what has felt like some kind of broderie perse marathon which involved a lot of cutting. 


I ran out of the background so I've had to use a different fabric for the triangle blocks. I actually prefer this as I think it has added more interest. Somehow I managed to cut double the amount I needed, one of the G'nT Sisters could benefit but Judy has first dibs.
  


Antique Wedding Sampler (re-visited) quilt Di Ford
 
I had to spread out into my new kitchen (almost finished - yay!) to finish this task.

Antique Wedding Sampler (re-visited) quilt Di Ford

Antique Wedding Sampler (re-visited) quilt Di Ford

I wondered how I would get the same placement on each block and then I had the brilliant idea of using the light box.



All 16 blocks finished - double yay!

Antique Wedding Sampler (re-visited) quilt Di Ford

I did also manage to the last square block - there was a lot of work in that one, no wonder I left it to the end.

Antique Wedding Sampler (re-visited) quilt Di Ford Block #21
AWS Block #21
After cutting out over 40 od the sashing pieces I ran out of the sashing fabric (I detect a bit of a theme going on here...) I was beginning to despair as the fabric was really hard to source when I purchased it over a year ago so I knew I would have to get an alternative for the triangle blocks around the edge (another interesting point of difference!). Luckily the wonderful L'ucello had a beautiful alternative that I managed to score on sale due to their 5th Birthday celebrations. I even got a little bouquet and a treat to eat after I rushed in there after work today.

New sashing on the left, original sashing on the right


Antique Wedding Sampler (re-visited) quilt Di Ford

Now to the layout (see my shiny new kitchen floorboards?)
it's different to the pattern, I wanted to put the broderie perse vase in the middle. I'm still pondering.

Antique Wedding Sampler (re-visited) quilt Di Ford

My goal for May is to finish the top so I know what I'll be doing tomorrow, I hope you can get some sewing time this weekend.



14 comments:

  1. I love, love, love what you have done with the setting triangles. The broderie purse is just wonderful! Al what a terrific idea for the table runners for the wedding. The bride is so pretty and looks so happy. Lovely post, thanks for sharing.

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  2. Your AWS is so beautiful. What an inspiration you have been to me.
    I can't believe that we got together twice and forgot to take any pictures!

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  3. WOW! that quilt is fabulous so far.
    What a great idea to use the old linens for table toppers. Love it.
    A very handsome couple!

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  4. Amazing work! So very inspirational.:)

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  5. wow your quilt is looking great......

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  6. This is going to be the the most beautiful,beautiful quilt!! Your fabric choices are gorgeous and the broderie perse setting triangles are inspired! Can't wait to see this finished and quilted.

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  7. Your fabric choices throughout have been sublime.. I love everyhing about your quilt even (or especilally) the enforced changes. I have avoided beginning the AWS as i couldn't source a suitable broderie perse fabric for the triangles... It would seem i have it in my stash as i used for the centre of Montmellick. It may yet happen ... in the next 5years perhaps

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  8. Just gorgeous! love seeing all that broderie perse prep - you have the perfect fabric there! Very interesting to see your pretty wedding setting. Don't the couple look so young and sweet! I have begun a collection of "sample props" for my daughter's Spring wedding - burlap, jars, candles and all the flowers are to come out of my garden - no pressure mind you -eek!

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  9. Gorgeous,your work is stunning !

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  10. Wow, wow, wow! I love your AWS blocks and fabric choices! The floral fabric you used for the broderie perse is spectacular. It is so hard for to find good florals. I can't wait to see the quilt top together (soon I hope).

    The youngsters look so happy and it must have been a beautiful wedding with the personal touches. That wedding cupcake/cake tower is so pretty and such a great idea!

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  11. What a fun idea for the wedding table--very pretty! All of your blocks are breathtaking--wonderful fabric choices!

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  12. It's exquisite. I think the layout is great, and the broderie perse triangles are amazing. It will be such a beautiful quilt. Lovely idea for the table runners, I think the great grannies would approve.

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  13. Outstanding work Carole great broderie perse fabric. What a clever use for old doilies. I know they added a special touch to a lovely wedding. We need to see a picture of your new kitchen.

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  14. Very informative, keep posting such good articles, it really helps to know about things.

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