Thursday, May 28, 2015

May stitching



I have all my Noah and Matilda blocks sewn together! I opted with this layout because I want to hand quilt it. The original has the blocks on point with lots of blank blocks in between.
I still have the borders to make. I (hopefully!) have all the grapes made and I have made a start on the flowers and leaves.

Here are a few of my favourite blocks...





I have kept up with CCCQ, so here is the penultimate block!!


Block 32 Alice Carlile.

I have started back stitching Mountellick from last year's Quiltmania mystery BOM. I am working on part 2, the first border around the centre medallion.


I am using BOM fabrics from Threadbear.

I have put together some hexies using Cotton & Steel fabrics.


These are for the top of a small bag.

Earlier this week I visited a new shop here in Melbourne.  Cutting Cloth has been open only a few days and is run by Kellie of Don't Look Now. The shop is set out beautifully.

I came home with a lovely piece of Cotton & Steel lawn, some fat quarters of Alison Glass fabric and the perfect piece of fabric for my Joseph's Coat quilt that I started on line with Kellie several years ago! The top has been finished for ages. I have just been trying to find the prefect backing fabric.



Today I put the last stitch in the binding of small quilt.



More photos when the quilt has been gifted.

15 comments:

  1. dear miriam, noah and matilda looks so good ,i am looking foreward at the border,have a nice day,susi

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  2. I have Cutting Cottons on my 'must visit' list for the weekend, along with GJ 's at their new address- both very close to me! The red and green of your "Noah and Matilda" quilt is simply wonderful! You have been busy!!

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  3. Your applique is stunning, I'm sure you've enjoyed making all those beautiful blocks. Lots of lovely sewing projects happening.

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  4. beautiful quilt and beautiful fabric!!

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  5. Your Noah and Matilda is gorgeous, love the layout. Nice Alice Carlile too :).

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  6. Your Noah and Matilda blocks look so pretty all set together. I love all your new fabrics.

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  7. Wow -- your blocks are beautiful -- I love how they look, all laid out together!

    And I feel like we're connected! I was with Kellie when she bought that Alison Glass fabric at market. You're so lucky that you live close enough to go to her shop!!!

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  8. Wow - N & M is looking beautiful together! love the fabric choice for CCCQ - almost done now - how exciting!

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  9. I really like N &M set like that. Great idea with your beautiful blocks.

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  10. Noah & Matilda would love your version of the quilt.

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  11. Nice setting of the blocks for handquilting!! It really makes it look more balanced. Love your green and red fabrics!!

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  12. What a stunning quilt. Your work is perfection and I bet you're really looking forward to quilting it. Looking forward to seeing the berry borders.

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  13. I looked at the original pattern versus your setting. Your setting is so striking and I love the colors. The border will make the quilt pop even more. Absolutely beautiful! Nanette doitrightquilter.wordpress.com

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  14. stunning top! will be an heirloom for sure...

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  15. I love your Noah and Matilda quilt.:-)

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