My partner is also from "down under" - well, across the ditch down under in New Zealand. (I trust Michelle is safe, although she is well away from Christchurch our NZ friends have once again been rocked by strong earthquakes.)
The quilt I sent to Michelle started life about 20 years ago! The centre applique block was one of three I made with the intention of making 9 for a large Whig Rose Quilt. It was the first applique project I had ever attempted. For various reasons I never did finish the 9 blocks and the three completed were put away.
After joining Chooky's SSCS and stalking Michelle for a bit, I remembered the Whig Roses and decided to use one in an updated arrangement....funky polka dots and big boofy rose border.
Then the quilting ...what to do, what to do.
I love hand quilting and adapting traditional quilting patterns, so in keeping with the funky theme, I used larger stitches and 2 different colours of Sulky thread, a medium grey for the centre...
...and a medium green for the border.... tulip pattern adapted from a Pepper Cory book.
love how the corners of the border worked out
The finished quilt - approx 36" x 36", bound with some of the rich green of the leaves and stems.
...and backed with more polka dots...
More photos on my sidebar in a Picasa Album.
Michelle, I hope you love it as much as I have enjoyed making it.
xox
Wonderful workmanship Kate, Michelle is one lucky girl.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous quilt Kate.
ReplyDeleteYou call that big stitch? It's my non-existent small stitch! Love the quilting and how you've 'recycled' a traditional block into a rather modern one!
I love this quilt. I did make nine blocks like this and am still hand quilting it after 3 years. I really enjoyed seeing it modernized.
ReplyDeleteLove it!! Great idea. Lucky girl to recieve it.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt Kate, and so generous of you. It is wonderful to use a stalled project and turn it into something new.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very beautiful piece of quilting - Lucky Girl!
ReplyDeleteHugs - Lurline♥
What a very pretty quilt! Love the fabric you chose for the border! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun update for the beautiful block! Lovely work.
ReplyDeleteIt is awesome Kate! I'm sure she loved it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt...love the border fabric!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt you made for your swappartner. What did you recieve?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteThat was quite a gift. Well done!
ReplyDeleteKate your gift is stunning.........and so good to adapt a UFO..........I know Michelle is stocked with it.........thanks for being part of the SSCS.........
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilt, Kate, and so YOU! Michelle is a lucky girl. I can't wait to see what you get in return.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! Love the updated fabrics you added and the hand quilting is perfect for the pattern.:)
ReplyDeleteabsolutely stunning! love it! now I know it wasn`t in my mailbox..your partner is probably thrilled
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely... the "boofy" rose print for the border is perfect. I love your quilting stitches.. Your swap partner will be thrilled to receive this.
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