Saturday 1 September 2012

retro rose quilt

Here are some photos of my finished retro roses quilt.
Patchwork roses
Showing border  and quilting details

Here is the rose sprig backing fabric


Front and reverse of the quilt

I am pleased with the way this quilt has come together. During September I will be selling this quilt on its' own, or in combination with the other roses quilt at a reduced price.
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Today I went to a vintage and craft fair  in Preston as part of the Guild celebrations ,  and  came across a  gorgeous yellow  tea set

Tea for two ?
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A splitie selling divine cakes
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cakes and camper vans


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And knitted pieces in unexpected places !

Plus I just could not resist the call of fabric bits and pieces saying "take me home, you know you want to !" So I did, but that's for another day .... and another quilt....
It's handmade Monday, an opportunity to look at other lovely blogs and this is my first contribution!

  

16 comments:

  1. Love your Rose quilt. Interesting how your quilt and my quilt are so different. Both rose fabrics

    Cheers Pauline

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    1. Hi Pauline,

      Thanks for your comment. I love how similar fabrics can produce a variety of effects depending on pattern, adjacent fabrics, shapes used, size etc.

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  2. Oh, I love the rose quilt and the stitched detail is just lovely! The fair looked like a lot of fun. Welcome to Handmade Monday - enjoy x

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    1. Thank you Wendy. Can't wait for the next one ! There are some beautiful pieces on the other Handemade Monday posts. x

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    2. I love this quilt, such wonderful fabrics. Glad you enjoyed the fair.

      I couldn't work out how to 'comment' without 'replying'? sorry!

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  3. Ahh! now the comment box has come up! doh!

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    1. Hi Alison,
      I love the fabrics too ! Am considering a much larger version, if I can find the right materials.
      I think your crochet pieces are lovely.
      Wendy X

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  4. Love the quilt, beautiful. I love vintage and love the tea set, a lovely day out

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  5. Hi Caroline,
    Thanks for your comment. It was just one of those days when everything just seemed to flow perfectly!
    I see on your blog you like roses too !

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  6. Hello ,thankyou for your lovely comments on my blog ,Oh my your quilts are simply gorgeous too i love them and now a follower of your blog xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  7. Your quilt is so pretty and the vintage fair looks lovely!

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  8. Thank-you Helen. I will be looking for bits and pieces for my shed soon. I like your union jack messenger bags !

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  9. Hello, thanks for your comment. I like your watermelon bag, and the knitted donkeys' made me smile, as I had a pet donkey called Sugar when I was little.

    Wendy

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  10. What a beautiful quilt, and such lovely fabrics.

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  11. Hello, thanks for your comment. Your silver bracelet is beautiful !

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I enjoy reading your comments!