And one for little Louis
Well this one took some preparation!
When I first received this one to quilt it was assembled as a duvet cover and I had to return it to be unpicked before I could start. Even then, there was another five hours worth of re- piecing the backing to make it larger and trimming away the dark fabric and fraying threads so that they didn't show through against the white background.
But once I got it prepared and loaded on to the frame, there was lots of lovely open space to fill in with my favourite 'hook' feathers. Once you get into the rhythm with these, they are the MOST fun to do, and the texture they create is wonderful!
Even now, some people assume that I can program my machine to stitch them automatically, but I assure you they are 100% freehand!
Meanwhile, when I've not been in the loft, I've been busy designing, piecing and appliquéing a christening quilt for Jane and Tony's grandson Louis. They were so taken with this sew-a-row quilt, when they saw it at Reveley Lodge, they wanted something similar.
So there was my inspiration! I replicated some of the features they particularly liked, such as the cars and stars, and spent many a midnight hour designing the new elements. You know how it is when you can't sleep for all the ideas buzzing round your mind?!
At last, I had the opportunity to use my Apliquick tools properly. (My brother bought them for me the Christmas before last).
Here are the letters for his name, and I had a bright idea what to do with them. (Watch this space.)
Then, while I was watching YouTube to remind me how to use the tools, I saw the very expensive Apliquick scissors they were using for cutting intricate shapes. One email to my dear brother and they were on their way - early birthday present.
He's the BEST!!
I had thought I would do a simpler border. But in the end I couldn't resist doing the vine and leaves again. They took me all of twelve hours last Sunday!
I'm not quite ready to share full pictures yet....
But today I got to the fun part!
Happy Quilting Everyone!
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