Seems that there hasn't been much crafting going on here, just been shuffling the Penski file as I have been too pooped to stitch!
Last night I did play with my swan lake fabrics to get going on some more hexie flowers- I only need to make about 90 more.
This is the flower garden that I adopted from Niki in the UK last year.
Last year it was taken to Jemimas', my local quiltshop to be quilted. They have done a super job. I was just amazed at how different the quilt looks after it has been quilted. The photo doesn't do it justice.
It looks like it has had a fresh makeover.
now onto the binding.
Today I visited Ingrid's (Supergoof) blog and was so inspired by the progress she has made on her Swan Lake quilt. I have cut enough hexies to make 10 flowers and once I can get some more Vliesofix I will get cracking on cutting some more dollies. Still haven't plucked up the courage to cut the back ground pieces yet. I am such a coward.
I have been trying to find out what threads would give me the best effect with the blanket stitch applique for my dollies and have decided to give silk threads a go.
That is once all my dollies are cut out and ready to go.
For the centre I am going to give broderie perse a go. This morning I put the pieces on the background that I will use for the centre panel., just to get a little inspiration of my own. Looks a little sparse but the focus of the quilt is the borders not the centre-or so the pattern says.
Hope you find some time for crafting, I will desperately be seeking it!
cheers
Marina
Hello Marina,
ReplyDeleteI had trouble leaving comments this morning, it took three goes on one blog so I gave up. I think blogger/google are is the midst of changing things again. Good luck with the quilts you are working on. I love your Broderie pusrse project.
Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
Quilting of youre hexaflowerquilt georgeius. Did she do it with a longarm?
ReplyDeleteAnd now another applique quilt, I look forward to the rest of it. Where is the pattern from.
Marina your hexie quilt is so pretty,well done.xx
ReplyDeleteLove the hexagon quilt - I have been making ome for about 15 years lol maybe I should concentrate on finishing. The quilting is superb.
ReplyDeletethe adopted quilt is looking very nice now, hope it will be finished soon.
ReplyDeleteLook forward to seeing your Broderie perse project progress - love the little flower baskets.
Enjoy some sewing on your weekend.
The colours in your hexie quilt are so lovely -I still don't know how I will quilt mine, once it's altogether, that is! I've just visited Supergoof too and was also very impressed with her Swan Lake quilt..it did make me want to buy the pattern! The motif you have cut out for Broderie perse is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteNever tried broderie perse! Did you like it? Love the hexie quilt but my old eyes can't get a good view of the quilting - is it an overall pattern of flowers Marina!?
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful Marina. Still haven't finished mine. I ma really looking forward to seeing your progress on the new one.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous hexagon quilt. I haven't done any broderie perse, either, I think it gives such a old fashioned look, must go look at my fabrics and see if I have anything which is suitable to fussy cut. Any excuse to look lovingly at my stash.
ReplyDeleteIt is sad how our working time just kills the creativity, but we do have to eat and pay bills.
ReplyDeleteSwan Lake is a big commitment. Once the planning and decisions are finished with you can concentrate on the stitching and watch it grow.