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| Clever celtic knots from two newbies - Marian & Cath |
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| Veronique's tiny tiny dresden |
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| Helen's version of Trailing Vines |
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| Adrienne's re-working of an 'old' block with her own wren design |
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| Sonia's bright center of Di Ford's Mount Mellick |
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| Sue's clever piecing and fussy cutting |
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| Sue's hexagon quilt showcasing many gorgeous fabrics |
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| Sue #2's Christmas quilt (she missed the December meeting) |
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| Some of my DJ blocks |
I managed to finish this block when I got home.
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| E-1 Aunt Exie's Phlox |
I was in for a real treat when Helen brought along
this book to share.
Helen knew I was making Di Ford's Antique Wedding Sampler and thought I might be interested to see the original.
Wow! It was fantastic to see these pictures and learn something of the history.
"This fabulously intricate quilt was probably made as a wedding present for Samuel Padget Hancock by Charlotte Gillingham his fiancee. The couple, both from prominent Quaker families, were joined in marriage on February 22, 1844. The fifty-seven blocks are all different and display a highly unusual combination of techniques, including broderie perse applique, pieced work and fancy needle-point embroidery." (Quilts a Living Tradition, R. Shaw)
Thanks Helen!
I have completed two more blocks for
my totally addictive Value Proposition Quilt.
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| Block #4 |
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| Block #5 |
Nothing much to report on the kitchen front, hopefully next time. I hope you get some sewing time this weekend.
Cheers
Carole
Your showcased some stunning work. Thanks Carole. A real feast for the eyes.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting post, it's nice to see everyone's work. It's all inspirational :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sewing by your group. So inspirational.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see pictures of the original wedding sampler! Interpretations can be interesting.:) Wonderful to see all the great projects your group is hard at work with!
ReplyDeleteand I am going to miss that group meeting by a mere 5 days . . .
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiring post. Lost of eye candy and I loved seeing those pictures of the original antique sampler!
ReplyDeleteSo many different projects being stitched- must have been a real treat to look around. Wonderful photos of the original AWS - very inspiring. Love your little hexagon blocks :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, Carole -- what lovely things your guild is making! I am so enamored of your Dear Jane blocks. That's on my New To Do list for this year, but I'm forcing myself to finish a few other things that I've started first.
ReplyDeleteGreat version of the Di Ford quilt and so many other lovely projects. Your DJ is sure coming along fast.
ReplyDeleteWow lovely projects, especially the beatiful Mount Mellick colors.
ReplyDeleteRegards from Denmark
Wow, wow, wow and wow! I wish I lived in your part of the world so I could come sew with you and your friends. Everything is so interesting and exciting. What is Sue making with her little blocks? I LOVE your Value Proposition hexagon blocks!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your postings! Thank you for blogging and sharing all the wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all those wonderful creative ladies! I have the same book that one of my sons offered to me years ago.
ReplyDeleteSo interesting to see another Trailing Vine quilt! Is it basted for handquilting now? It looks wonderful - thanks for the close up! Also interesting to see pictures of the original AWS! I'd love to get started on that one too :0)
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