I forgot to add a sneak peak of another vintage romantic style quilt I was completing in my last post, anyway it is now finished and making itself at home on the back of one of my lounge chairs!
I was given a charm pack of Butterscotch and Roses quite some time ago, I wasn't sure what to do with them, but decided to just sew them together fairly randomly. I then went in search of two fabrics to get some yardage, for a border and binding. I was lucky enough to find the fabrics I had chosen, although I would have been grateful to have used any of the others, as the line had been out for a while, and sometimes what you are looking for is not always available.
Again, not a line of fabric I would have chosen, but sometimes it is good to get out of your comfort zone, and make the best of a thoughtful gift!
I actually made a boo-boo when cutting out the borders, (I cut the top and bottom pieces just a tad too short) so had to get creative and make a cornstone block and included some of the binding fabric! I think I got away with it alright!!!!!
It's called an Economy Block, which I found on EQ.
My local longarm quilter did a great job as always!!
The quilt measures 38" x 41 1/2".
As most of you who read my blog know I belong to Kathy Tracy's online SmallQuiltTalk yahoo group.
Kathy designs small quilt patterns which you can find here: http://www.countrylanequilts.com
I recently purchased a few of her patterns and they came in the mail last week.
There was one in particular that really caught my imagination! The Scrappy Hourglass quilt. Kathy added a few pieces of reproduction farbic to the pattern, I then scoured through my scraps to add to them and spent two wonderful sewing sessions putting it together!!
Just loved putting those little hourglass blocks together, transforming scraps into something pretty!!!
Love the mosiac effect!
I used an old Jo Morton for the outer border after searching for just the right brown for the inner border!
I'm really happy with the way this turned out! Still to decide on the fabric for the binding after I get it quilted!!!
I usually always have a cup of tea with me in the sewing room as I listen to classical music and sew, and shamefully have used a piece of cardboard as a coaster for my hot cup. How disgraceful for a sewer with a room full of fabric LOL!! So I decided to make up a small coaster/mugrug using some of my smaller scraps, and Insul-Bright as the wadding!!
It mesures 3 1/2" x 3 1/2".
Much better don't you think!!!
The beginning of another month means of course another Block from Barbara Brackman's Dixie Diary quilt project! I'm still trying to get my head around such large pieces of fabric for one block after working with tiny pieces most of the time.
These blocks look a bit bare, but I've yet to applique hearts/stars onto them until I work out my layout for the quilt once all the blocks are completed. I still love the fabric line here, they are quite sumptuious!!!
This months' BOM is called 'Asylum'.
We're definitely into Autumn now, which is quite a lovely time of year, with cooler days and evenings, it means that I can now snuggle under my feather doona at night, it also means that most of my flowering plants have offered their last sprays of colour and fragrance for the year.
I have a wonderful large bushy shrub with Orange scented flowers just outside my kitchen, it flowered a couple of times just recently, but this was the final spray it offered before it rests for the winter months.
Their fragrance is really gentle and orangey, not too sweet, I planted it several years ago and it never disappoints. The photo is taken from my back verandah and looks down onto the garden, it is a little wild and carefree, but I like it that way, magic happens in a slightly wild garden I always think.......
Thankyou for dropping by, hope where ever you are, life is treating you well, and that you can make time to sew!!
Take it easy,
Merilyn
11 comments:
Lots of wonderful eye candy to look at in this post! Butterscotch & Roses made a charming quilt... lovely quilting too! Kathy Tracy's books and patterns are among my favorites, and I enjoy her SmallQuiltTalk challenges very much. I recognize a few fabrics in your adorable mug rug... you have good taste!
Couple of beautiful small quilts! Especially the scrappy hourglass. Are you doing Lori's Harmony?
You've been busy! Everything looks wonderful! :0)
You've been very busy! I read along with the Kathleen Tracy group and it looks like you did a very nice job on her pattern. I think I'm going to have to check out the Dixie Diary quilt project. Your pink and blue Asylum block really caught my eye!
Lovely to see what you are up to! The KT hourglass quilt is just my cup of tea. Orange scented blossoms right outside the kitchen...heavenly.
Simple patterns display pretty fabrics best. Very ingenious with the cornerstones!
I love hourglass blocks but haven't used them much. This is a charming pattern and as usual you've done it justice.
Cute little mugrug. I just bought some of that InsulBright. Is it difficult to work with?
What a lovely shrub! Thanks for sharing about your little part of the world. Not sure if it makes sense but I like controlled wildness. ; c )
Love your choice of fabrics for the Scrappy Hourglass. It makes such a pretty picture. Your little romantic style quilt looks a little autumnal and is a timely finish for the coming winter. Lovely.
I'm loving all your projects but especially the hour glass one. That one is calling my name!
I love your Scrappy Hourglass quilt! I am on the SQT group too. It is such fun :).
Hello Merilyn, I enjoyed catching up with you through your projects....love your choice of sashing and border for the hour glass quilt....you have the knack of colour...Hugs, Lyn
Hi, Merilyn. I'm rather envious of the kitchen view of your garden. I have to work so hard to have green and your garden is overflowing with green and beautiful flowers! LUV'd your hourglass quilt--the colors and design are soooooo pleasing to me. Maybe I need to do something with a few straight lines! Thanks for stopping by so often at my blog. I really appreciate the moral support as I've been fairly overwhelmed lately!
best, nadia
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