Friday, October 5, 2007

U.F.O. Week

This week was put to good use with several Unfinished Objects either completed, or on their way to being so. I know we all have 1 or 2 (or 15).
Firstly the doll cot! Started before Tessa was born, meant to be for Sophia's 2nd birthday, but, rudely interrupted by someones very early arrival. It needs another sand and varnish, but better they use it than wait for Mum! So, finally the base was made and the mattress and old linen put to good use. I believe Manny the bear finds it very comfortable.



Secondly, the 'Cracker Box' repro. quilt. All it needed was the binding sewn down on 2 sides! An hours hand sewing, and it was finished...Yay! A quick look at the label on the back ....1996


Next my big challenge......hand quilting. I began these after seeing some similar Vintage 30's butterfly blocks at the Lancaster County Fair in Virginia. I resisted the purchase, but once I got home had to reproduce them. The only problem is that I used my favourite cotton batting which is not the best to hand quilt. And so it's been sitting there ever since.

I was in the U.S.A. visiting my 5 year old niece Leah, she will be 18 this December!!!


And finally Judie Rothermels' 'Tea Leaves' quilt, only started 5 years ago. Cut and ready to go. One wheel complete. I thought I might continue and practice my hand piecing skills. Will let you know how that one goes



4 comments:

Donna said...

Everywhere I turn in my craft room I find quilts started 5 years ago and pre-baby days. When will it stop??

RobinBirdsNest said...

Oh, I love the "tea leaves" quil.t piece! Very pretty!

Lisa said...

I too have many "UFO's" sitting around...must find a free day to get to them as many are intended for holiday gifts!

evenellen said...

I love your tea leaves block...on a recent trip to east Texas I saw this quilt and have been wanting to make my own...would you share your source for the pattern