I did finish another quilt last year but as it was being gifted I didn't want to show it on my blog (just in case recipient had a look)
"The Bull' was finished off to give to my eldest brother for his 70th birthday. Ken continues to live in Zimbabwe and my young brother (I have 3) who lives in Darwin was going for a visit and was able to hand deliver the quilt.
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As you can see the background was quite heavily quilted to give it lots of movement
I just wanted the elephant pieces to show texture but not take away from the piecing
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It was such fun to do - Foundation Paper Piecing. I find this technique intriguing. I cannot visualise sewing in reverse so I have to trust the design.... suddenly a picture gets made.
The pattern is Elephant Abstractions by Violet Craft.... step by step, follow the numbers. I would use her patterns any day.
I am not consistent with adding labels, unless it is particularly special....
He is delighted as I knew he would be. I haven't seen him since he dropped me off at the airport in 2002 so I was very pleased to send him something special.
Once the cat had removed himself from this quilt I got it on the frame and quilted this week....
It is made from jelly roll pieces (plus plain metreage). I went for an all over meander.
Good lap quilt size, binding is made and ready to add....
This small table topper was finished. I inherited the 15 blocks in a scrap bag and put them together.
Feathers in each triangle....
A piece of scrap backing was enough for the back....
Otherwise I have been making a mess in my room choosing fabrics, cutting and preparing for a couple of new quilts to make this year.
My 'blackwork' project has started with the weekly fills. They are really sweet.
I still have a lot of the leaves to do - there are 52 fills and I have completed 10 of the outlines.
At my sewing day with friends I framed my 17 half hexagons and am now beginning to add them to the edges.....
Righto, Gotto Go..... Field Journal is too big to carry to group now so I am going to start working on Caswell so I need to go and prep a block (I swear it takes me longer to choose fabrics than actually sew the block!)
Rain Rain Rain - I'm not complaining at all but there is concern about flooding in other areas.....
Have a lovely week.....xx
16 comments:
Wowsa! What a stunner. Such a perfect gift for a milestone birthday and special that your other brother was able to hand deliver it. As usual, you have lots to show for the week. The new black work looks pretty.
Oops, that last comment was from me, Janice.
What a wonderful quilt for your brother.....I'm not surprised that he loves it. Well done, Fiona!
The Bull is a masterpiece and it has gone to a good home which is lovely. Nice use of the orphan blocks and I do like your blackwork sampler, is going to be very pretty. xx
The quilting on the elephant is wonderful!
Hi Fiona, sew many great projects under way. Love how your elephant 🐘 quilt turned out. I will let a friend know that she just has to trust the patterns instructions as she make one too. Take care in stitches Annette
A treasured beautiful quilt you made for your brother’s 70th….
Great to have finished two projects.
The blackwork is looking good and you’re getting your FJ together. You’ll be happy to have it done.
The elephant looks stunning. What a wonderful gift. Your work is beautiful.
Great work getting the other two quilts quilted as well.
Good luck with all your projects.
Gosh the elephant quilt is just amazing Fiona ... no wonder your brother was delighted with it & what a special 70th gift for him. Just stunning!!
Wow! Congrats on the quilting of the bull. It's so perfect. Did you changed threads for every colour pieces? It's just amazing!! Bravo! I love the red table topper. It looks like you have another one close to the finish line. Way to go, girl! You're rocking this year with finishes. Love the blackwork too. Enjoy! ;^)
Wow! The bull is just amazing. The quilting is just perfect!! Did you change thread for every coloured pieces? It is just AWESome!! Bravo! I love the red table topper. So cute! And it looks like you have another one almost at the finish line. You go, girl! You're rocking this year with finishes. Love the blackworks too. Enjoy! ;^)
Lots of lovelies to see as always. The elephant is stunning. I'm sure your brother is delighted. I love to work with foundation papers.
The elephant is wonderful...I hope there is a large wall where it can be displayed.
Your brother must have been over the moon to receive that quilt. Lots of other lovelies happening as well.
Fantastic elephant quilt Fiona, special quilt for a special birthday. Lots of lovely project's happening at yours.
Your brother's gift is sensational! Look absolutely fantastic! Lots of work, time, and energy put into it with heaps of love. Love your blackwork. Countless projects , all lovely as ever. Well done!
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