I would be one of those quilts that is warm and cuddly, has a bit of pink,is fun, bulges a bit in the middle and has threads dangling off it somewhere. Something practical but pleasing to look at. Now in my minds eye, what do I wish I was? Ahh!! I would be perfect, of course. A wholecloth,made of silk, beautifully handquilted, beaded with crystals and a showstopper. Hmmm! I think this quilt was made by Sandie Lush and well deserved its prize and I can only dream of being it or even making it and owning it. The photo is a section I took myself at The Festival of Quilts a few years back and it doesn't do it justice. I hope that by clicking on the picture you will see what I mean. The quilt is called Crystal Dreams.
You can see what I am at www.sandielush.co.uk so much better. Sandie is my heroine. I love her work.
What I want to know is What quilt are you?
OK. I have reached the end of the metre of fabric and have managed to make 25 flowers. It wasn't easy I can tell you. There is a teensy bit left but I think I did exhaust all possibilities. There are 3 more flowers to finish off and then I can assemble them all. The format will be simple to show off the individual flowers. For the background I am using a piece of Wendys hand dyed fabric. It is maybe a bit contraversial as it is quite a dark colour but to me it said yes.
This flower is my favourite.
A close up of what it will look like with Wendy's fabric.
Progress report on the clamshells - a section 15" square. I like the effect of this.
Happy Stitching.
Love Shirley.x
Good morning Shirley,a little while ago i clicked on your blog and have been following your progress with the clamshells and the flowers ,they are beautiful and i really like the background that you chose ,i have been quilting for a few years and was lucky to attend a quilting course with Sandy Lush who is not only talented but funny and a good teacher ,for me it was the best course i ever took part in .Thank you for sharing your work .
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I think your dark fabric balances that strong pink in the centres of the hexagons. Your clamshells are sweet and gentle.
ReplyDeleteAnd me as a quilt, a scrap quilt - bits and pieces all over the place, but looks good from a distance.
I'm going over for a look soon. If I were a quilt I'd be a worn but much loved one I hope. It'd have to be red too. lol. Love the progress on your hexes, quite stunning and the clamshells are coming along beautifully.
ReplyDeleteWithout doubt I would be the scruffy one that ended up being slept on by the cats and dogs, complete with bits coming apart. I was lucky enough to hear Sandie speak a couple of months back, and to fondle her quilts.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the background fabric looks too dark, in fact the way that the colour picks up the same colour in the flowers really sets it off. Looking gorgeous.
I think I'm in LOVE with your hexagons. It's looking so beautiful. Can't wait to see the finished quilt. Cheers
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the effect of the hexagons with your chosen background fabric and your clamshells are a delight - you have been a busy girl!
ReplyDeleteIf I dream about being a quilt I would want to be a mixture of applique and pieced blocks with lots of fabrics of similar colour value in contrasting tones. Now the dream part comes as I would be beautifully and expertly quilted.
I am loving the comments on yourselves as a quilt - keep them coming.
ReplyDeleteLove Shirley.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your hexies flowers and the background is terrific!
ReplyDeleteAnd the soft clamshells promise to be a wonderful quilt. Have a lovely week.
If I were a quilt, I would be a hand dyed quilt very large and blurry around the edges.
ReplyDeleteI would wrap everyone I love in me and keep them safe and warm.
Love the hexes.
Have bought 2 more machines, I am an addict, I need help......
Wendyx
its amazing what you have done with your fuzzy-cut hexies, don't they look great.If I were I quilt I would hope to be a finished one!! (not waiting in line like many of my projects!!)
ReplyDeleteHexie background fabric an inspired choice, clamshells looking great. The quilt you are is undoubtedly correct, the quilt I am today is the one at the bottom of the heap of stuff that has been turned out of the upstairs cupboard. But then again I just might be a blue and white classic traditional with lots of quilting - can we be different quilts on different days?
ReplyDeleteI think the darker faric is perfect for your flowers - it shows them off beautifully. Your clamshells are looking fantastic Shirley!
ReplyDeleteHexagons look fantastic and the background looks good to me.
ReplyDeleteIf I were a Quilt I would be a scrap washed and worn one that has been loved and used by the family to comfort them.
But for high days and holidays pherhaps an exquisite Broderie Perse.
I am sitting here ooohhhing and aaahing over your hexies and perfect background, and studying your clamshells (more oooh-ing) and thinking really hard: If I was a quilt...
ReplyDeleteand my mom in law walks in with this huge package!
SHIRLEY!!!
OMG
SSSSSHHHHIIIRRRLLLEEEYYYY!!!
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Thank you, you are the best...
I am overwhelmed.
if i was a quilt I'd be a friendship quilt: pieces from here and there brought together, sometimes matching mostly not, but with a story to tell and very much loved...
V.
Love your hexie flowers!~WOW~ You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'd be a TOILE quilt!!! :)
LOTS of toiles!!! Medallion style. English/French COUNTRY looking...
Hey, kinda like what I'm trying to finish up now! lol
HUGS!
I am in love with your hexagons they look fantastic.
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