Long ago I put together a quilt using 1930's vintage blocks but of late the thread holding the leaves has deteriorated & the leaves are "falling off". They are only being held on by the stitching of the flowers. I have stitched a few back on but as you can imagine, this is such a thankless task it is not one I run to & is always left till last.
With the challenge I decided it was time to get it DONE!! So I am joining in & hope to be finished by the end of the month.
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| Flapping in the breeze |
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| So. Many. Leaves! |
Wish me luck.
Loving what I do.
Lush x
One block a day and before you know it, it will be done. And you will be really happy for the fact. Maybe even hooked on hand sewing. It would be a shame not to fix such a lovely quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh don't worry, I LOVE hand sewing & I know this quilt is def worth the efforts. You know how it is with mending though?? Seems such a chore LOL.
DeleteI will be really glad once it's done cause it really needs a wash, it seems to be a favourite with our cats.
It's a lovely quilt and you'll be so glad you did it once you're done!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful quilt -- and well worth the effort to restitch all those leaves!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol. I have completed 2 blocks & it feels good to be getting them done. :)
DeleteThose are beautiful colors together and will be wonderful when done!! Keep at it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Judy, it helps that the weather has turned a bit cooler & it is lovely to cuddle under the quilt & sew. 3 blocks done so far.
DeleteIt is a very beautiful quilt - I am a great advocate of little and often, and you can be sure that it will be done by the time you need the warmth!
ReplyDeletePomona x
Hi Pomona, I am trying to get back into the habit of including a little hand sewing (or knitting) everyday.
DeleteThankfully the weather is getting cooler & it is not such a trial to have a quilt draped over my lap.
Thank you for your comment. Lush
Very beautifully old fashioned.
ReplyDeleteGreat work,
Thank you Liz, big picture when I'm done.
DeleteI think this is a great way to get a job done you don't really want to do. One hour a day and you'll soon have it finished without even noticing it!
ReplyDeleteHi Diane, I am finding that the best way to do this is straight after breakfast. I know I am only going to do one block so I can justify a sit before I launch into the day & it is getting done!! Yay!!
DeleteOh my goodness, that quilt is pure loveliness. It's absolutely beautiful. I am impressed. You do not need luck when you have talent like you do.
ReplyDeleteAnd, I love Princess Daisy :)
Thanks so much Amy, I can't take all the credit, the blocks are from the 1930's & done by anothers hand. I put them together with the sashing & borders.
DeletePrincess Daisy is a wonderful little companion, very much her own Princess.
What a fantastic work of art! I hope you don't lose heart during the tedious parts...it's going to be amazing when it is finished and it will be a true treasure!
ReplyDeleteLiz
Thanks Liz, getting the leaves back on has been tedious but I am cracking on with them. Hopefully I will meet the end of September self imposed deadline.
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