We were privileged to sleep under this beautiful batik quilt for several nights
in our niece's guestroom.
Detail of a hand-appliqued block.
S.A. works in batiks and does exquisite hand work.
Evenings spent in her quilting area are a respite from a stressful and busy career as a nurse practitioner.
Another appliqued quilt.
Detail of wreath blocks.
S.A. has done a number of small quilts in Hawaiian applique.
Center applique from the calla lily wall-hanging.
S.A. is partial to batiks in shades of purple and lavender.
A cozy quilt on one of the small sofas in the living room.
I'm pleased to report that I finished most of the appliqued center panel for a small quilt
while sitting companionably each evening with this favorite niece.
My work is not as intricate as hers, but I'm inspired!
Such BEAUTIFUL quilts! Quite out of my sphere of ability!
ReplyDeleteChris; Like most of us, S.A. started with simple stitchery and challenged herself to more demanding projects.
DeleteJust picking myself up off the floor here - SO much to inspire. What a lovely use of colours, and the purple batik quilt is stunning. At this stage of my life I find myself loving purples more and more, and a pale pistachio green too, rather than the blues I have loved all my life.
ReplyDeleteThe red and green appliqued quilt is just like the designs favoured by Ohio Quakers in the book I have just been reading (The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier) - she described a quilt JUST like that one - I know because I came on line to look it up : )
The sofa quilt is a gorgeous one as well. Lots of inspiration and I am sure you have felt very comfortable surrounded by beautiful quilts, whilst you work on another of your own. I am well into Gabby's Christmas quilt now : )
Jennie; I'm waiting for a 'work-in-progress' photo or two of the quilt for Gabby. These were only a few of the quilts, large and small, which adorn our niece's home. She attempts projects that would scare me off--intricate paper-piecing and specialized techniques as well as more traditional work.
DeleteRed and green on white is a very classic color combination in American quilting. It was a treat for me to share her space for a few days.
I am so impressed. They are beautiful and I love the first one with the iris.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine how many hours went into that one.
Thanks for the inspiration, I've never done applique on a quilt.
Briony
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Briony; I will be passing along the compliments to S.A. re her quilts.
DeleteI'm inspired to make some smaller than bed size quilts that combine applique with traditional piecing--oddly, I can applique nicely but am feeling quilt gloomy re my hand quilting stitches which tend to be very uneven.
S.A. has a project or two going to pick up while she watches the morning news before leaving for work, and then plans on an hour or two each evening in her sewing room.
What lovely, intricate work. How wonderful that she and you were able to sit together quilting. I can just picture it. Cozy and comforting.
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Lorraine; Two people working at a craft they love, is indeed a soothing and productive way to spend time together.
DeleteSimply gorgeous! Doing things with your hands is so restful.
ReplyDeleteJanet; You are so right--unless one is in the learning stage of a handicraft, the repetitive rhythm is very 'grounding.'
DeleteYour niece does beautiful work. So nice that you could visit her.
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Lillian; S.A. has a way of doing most things very competently and with little fuss. It was a delight to spend time with her.
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! I can't imagine being able to do something like that!
ReplyDeleteJan; I think the trick to success is starting with a project geared to one's skill level, using the correct 'tools' and keeping projects relatively small until one gains confidence with practice.
Deletethankyou for sharing these beautiful quilts!
ReplyDeleteKath; My hasty photos don't do justice to the beauty of the quilts--but I think others might be inspired to try some applique.
DeleteAmazing work but I like the last one best.
ReplyDeleteEm; I think some of the quilted pieces were made to display a particular technique of stitchery, while the one on the sofa is cuddly--the sort of quilt one could pull around the shoulders on a chilly evening. In my own house I have a few quilts on which my beloved cats are not allowed to set a furry paw!
ReplyDeleteLove the iris/batik, - when I read your lovely quilting postings I fall into state where I imagine I might be able to make even a tiny small quilt to hang on the wall, ignoring the fact that I am ancient and already have weaving and knitting in the UFO state, - but I am still wistful! Next time around....
ReplyDeleteHildred; I daresay you could yet produce a lovely small quilt for the wall or tabletop--even a simple quilt is effective. So many crafts I should like to try--for most the cost of 'tooling up' would be prohibitive at this point---and then there is the issue of time. Still, there is great enjoyment to be had in seeing what others make.
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