Sunday 2 May 2010

Bedside Reading

This week we had a little discussion at our patchwork group as to what we were going to enter into our forthcoming exhibition at the end of June. As I started my list I got stuck at quilt number one. Surely I must have more than one quilt to show for 3 years work. Like all quilters I have given a few things away as gifts so can't use them. I thought that with a bit of effort I may be able to finish one or two things to bulk out the meagre list.

Remember a much earlier post of my use of selvedge scraps? I have now made all the central blocks.The photo doesn't show all of the blocks. When I first posted this Leanne (The Stitching Room) said that it was a good read, and she is right. It hadn't really occurred to me but they are quite interesting with all the information that these edges contain.





I particularly like this block. The fabric shows apple trees and quite by accident I put next to it a scrap called fresh pickin's.



If you like everything neat and tidy and precise then you won't like doing this, but I have enjoyed the complete freedom of just pulling them out of the box and placing them and top stitching them down. They are ready quilted and waiting for sashing posts.





I did also think that I could tastefully arrange a selection of my UFO's/WIP's in a little corner. I think every stitcher would identify with it.

Klosjes stitched this week 10. Hurrah! Total 91.

I played with this little idea some time ago and I think I am going to go with it. I need a total of 240 blocks. The plain panels call for some hand quilting I think.



I added a little ps a few weeks back and for those of you who wondered what on earth I was talking about, I will explain. I tried not to watch the latest Andrew Lloyd Webber search for his latest West End star. This time he is on the search for a Dorothy for the stage production of Wizard of Oz. Trouble is once you watch one programme you become hooked on it and these young girls are fabulous singers and I am sure that they will have glittering careers in the future. This week my favourite - Danielle gave a stunning performance and it bought tears to my eyes. I like to feel moved by a piece of music and even Lord Andrew was jiggling in his seat with excitement. Hope she goes all the way.

Happy stitching

Love Shirley.

8 comments:

  1. The selvedge quilt is great and the UFO/WIPs idea is definitely a good one.

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  2. Shirley your selvages look wonderful. They create a really interesting result and you can't help but start reading through all the pieces. I have started collecting them myself. Have you seen the blog devoted exclusively to selvages? I think those Klosjes would look lovely displayed in a basket beside a vase of flowers? You could do a design wall exhibit with the FWS blocks. I like your idea of displaying UFO's. I can definitely relate. Good luck with the finishes.

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  3. Your selvedge quilt looks amazing! I just LOVE it!
    Lisa

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  4. Wow Shirley, that's a lot of selvages..it looks lovely..
    Your Klosjes look lovely too..Look forward to seeing how yours end up..
    Julia ♥

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  5. I love your Selvedge quilt, and it is the first one that I see that might actually get me started! I love the 'fresh pickings'!
    I like the idea very much of proudly displaying your UFO's, I am sure people will be charmed.
    Now: OMG!!! What a great idea for your KLOSJES!!! Shirley, it is going to be a Beauty! how exciting!
    xox
    V.

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  6. Ha Ha! I can relate to thinking what quilts you actually have to show for 3 years work! I love your selvedge quilt. What a great reminder of all the wonderful fabrics you have used. Your Klosjes quilt is going to look fantastic in the setting you have chosen.

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  7. It's looking good. I tend to keep my selvages but never use them.

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  8. Hi Shirley, have just discovered your blog through Janet's(Quiltsalot)link. The selvage blocks look amazing & I love your Klosjes layout plans, it is going to be a beautiful quilt once complete!

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