Sunday 9 September 2012

Vintage green quilt

I've been cutting up the fabrics I bought at a vintage fair last week and decided to start a design in a brick pattern.

rescued fabrics

detail of lace mat
pinks coming out of the greens
rose print border

green centre

narrow border fabrics




border sewn in zig-zag stitch
I've not decided yet if I will include the lace mat.  It looks so  delicate on its' own, but I can also see it on the quilt too...

Thank you for all your comments, views and hello to all of you following my blog.  I will add more photos as this quilt progresses. Stopping now to watch the last of Coldplay, one of my favourite bands !  I have just started to take part in Handmade Monday, so click on the link  in the sidebar to read about lots of talented people ! 

18 comments:

  1. I like!!! pink and green, very pretty. Kxxxx

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  2. Thank you, It's one of my favourite combinations too !

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  3. i love the pink and green colour combo :)

    this quilt is looking super pretty, i can't wait to see it when its done! x

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  4. Thank you Natalie, The photos in your inspiration section really are inspiring!

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  5. I like the brick pattern and the pink and green is lovely together.

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  6. Thank you Wendy..I really like the linen diary cover you have made.

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  7. That is beautiful. The time and patience that it must take to make a quilt...well, I just can't imagine.

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  8. Thank you Mary Ann. I love making the quilts, and the process from beginning to end. Your bracelets are lovely.

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  9. Thank you! Gathering ideas for the backing now.

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  10. Looking good,the pink of the borders really highlights the green
    I used the brick pattern for my Rose Quilt
    Pauline

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  11. Hi Pauline,
    Thanks for your comment. I found your rose quilt. It's lovely. I have never heard of a Wagga quilt before. I really enjoy reading about the history of quilts. Bob is so cheeky looking!
    Wendy

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  12. Really looking forward to seeing this finished. I love the way that you have used old fabrics.

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  13. Hello, thanks for your comments, I do like to recycle where possible. By the way, your plarn bags are amazing. I have a bagful of charity bags, and now I know what to do with them. I do donate, but we still seem to have a constant supply. I will be able to put them to good use!

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  14. I love the colours on this quilt and look forward to seeing it finished

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  15. Hi Caroline,
    Thanks for your comments, working on the quilting today, I've put the backing and batting together. I love the way it changes from a layer of fabric to a quilt.

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  16. Gorgeous fabric, look forward in what you'll make out of it. Wonderful blog, so lovely to meet you and stop by. Have a beautiful week :)

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  17. Hi Ana,
    Thank you for your kind comments.I have now started to hand quilt some of the green fabric. I Will be posting some more photos shortly.
    Wendy

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