My friend Victoria started this quilt many years ago back in the U.K. Even before we met.
At some point she realised she didn't know how to finish it. There wasn't enough fabric in the bag and no drawings to help out. In the end, with a lot of discussions, we made a plan.
Now, about 20 years later her quilt is complete and on her bed back in the UK.
THIS HAS BEEN ALL BEEN STITCHED BY HAND AND QUILTED BY HAND.
The squares were done by English Paper Pieced (EPP) method. Then all appliqués on to the background fabric.
This was Victoria's 2nd quilt to be made.
Have a look at the story here
https://jobutterfield.blogspot.com/2016/01/basting-with-friend.html
The first was her Hexies which took about 30 years to complete. Handed down by her grandmother.
This was also all done by hand. It is on a King size bed. You can see that finished one at this link.
https://jobutterfield.blogspot.com/2014/01/grandmas-flower-garden-hexagons-go-go.html
She has done a wonderful job and is now deciding what to work on next.
All we know is that it will be an EPP.
At some point she realised she didn't know how to finish it. There wasn't enough fabric in the bag and no drawings to help out. In the end, with a lot of discussions, we made a plan.
Now, about 20 years later her quilt is complete and on her bed back in the UK.
THIS HAS BEEN ALL BEEN STITCHED BY HAND AND QUILTED BY HAND.
The squares were done by English Paper Pieced (EPP) method. Then all appliqués on to the background fabric.
This was Victoria's 2nd quilt to be made.
Have a look at the story here
https://jobutterfield.blogspot.com/2016/01/basting-with-friend.html
The first was her Hexies which took about 30 years to complete. Handed down by her grandmother.
This was also all done by hand. It is on a King size bed. You can see that finished one at this link.
https://jobutterfield.blogspot.com/2014/01/grandmas-flower-garden-hexagons-go-go.html
She has done a wonderful job and is now deciding what to work on next.
All we know is that it will be an EPP.
8 comments:
What a wonderful story to this quilt! It's really beautiful.
Great result! I enjoyed reading your previous posts about these quilts, too.
What a beautiful story of friendship with V!! Just looking at this quilt makes me happy! The parrots pop out to say hello!
Wonderful to have the quilt finished and a great story.
Great finish to a wonderful story.. xox
Beautiful Jo
Enjoyed your story how it all started, congratulations to your friend for finishing the lovely quilt, I bet she is so thrilled.
A lovely story behind the quilt.
Post a Comment