03 January 2010
Whirligig Quilt
The quilt top is now together (and needs ironing). I had planned to use the red stripe for the outer border but, once all the blocks were together, the red in the stripe looked too strong so instead I used the pale gold stripe with red flowers. The first border is plain cream 1-1/2" finished. I'm thinking of using the green/rose sprig fabric for the backing and red crackle for binding. The quilt measures ~65" x 72". This will be quilted on the frame when the mood strikes. No plans for it yet but something will turn up.
I've been watching movies while sewing/stitching this week - "Gone with the Wind", "The Holiday", "Rachel Getting Married" and "The Duchess". Anne Hathaway is wonderful in "Rachel Getting Married" - such a different part for her to play. To me the film had the appearance of a home movie, which really suited the story. I found "The Duchess" to be a very sad story. The Duchess of Devonshire is a direct ancestor of Diana Spencer and the similarity of their lives is uncanny.
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11 comments:
Love your quilt and love the colours in it. Well done
WOW!! I love it Lynda! I REALLY love this pattern.... I must make one for myself!
x Sarah
PS: I love the red Sweet Pea's too! I think our of all of them, I like this one the best!
Lynda the quilt looks great you must be pleased with it, the border is perfect...Gone With The Wind now that is a good movie ...
Quilt looks great Lynda, border is good too.
Helen
Looks great Lynda and the border blends really well
Very nice Linda and the choose of border is great.
What a difference those blocks make when they are all put together. It is just beautiful!
Its a winner!! I love this quilt too! I am about to start a quilt for my bed using pin-wheels....now I may just use have to use whirlie-gigs....they look terrific! Cathyx
You must be thrilled with the end result, Lynda! It looks great.
Such a delightfully simple block that looks fabulous when put together. I too want to make one of these!
Your quilt top is just beautiful. Wishing I'd stocked up on some more Patisserie too now. Isn't the most delightful range.
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