Monday 24 November 2014

Stonefields

There is nothing like a new project to banish the post wedding blues. I have had this pattern for a while now but  after seeing lots of scrummy versions on social media sites thought it was time to dive in.

This is Stonefields by the talented Susan Smith of Australia. This quilt was made as a commission for a film being made in Ireland. As of yet we do not know who is in it or the title but I do hope the quilt gets more than a bit part

These blocks are 6.5 inches and there are a total of 121. 

It is such a soft and gentle quilt and very pretty. These four stars are in the corners of the quilt. they are then surrounded by a border of flying geese and then a large border of appliqued hexagons. Pink, hexagons, sounds like a me quilt.

 
Trying to use as many different fabrics as I can.


 
Now we are up to nine and a hexagon rosette.  A great tip from a blogging friend who said to cut and make them as you go. Every time I use a fabric I cut hexagons and flying geese.

 
I love this block. The hardest part is choosing fabric and trying to use fabrics in unexpected combinations. Some of these pieces are quite small so it is fun digging into the bag of scraps to see what emerges.

 
For some time I have been collecting shirting type fabrics and they are coming in very handy for this project. The difference in hexagon sizes. The middle one used for the border is 3/4 inch and the ones in the blocks are 3/8 inch.

 
The next three prepped and ready to go.

 
Growing.

 
Should you want to join in and make your own version of this beautiful quilt then you can buy it from Susan or indulge in a block of the month from The Running Chicken.

Thought I would leave you with one more wedding photo. All ready and waiting to go. Maisie thought it was great fun and posed perfectly playing peepo with the bedpost.


Happy Stitching.

Love Shirley.

21 comments:

  1. You are off to a great start with your Stonefields quilt. I've been admiring this quilt too but think it's too ambitious for me. Lovely wedding picture; the bride and everybody looks wonderful. I can understand that it's a bit of a anti climax after it's all over. Luckily there's always quilting ;)!

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  2. Hey Shirley !! I'm glad you're back here...your blocks are so amazing and I really love the fabrics you used !!
    Be sure your quilt will be gorgeous but for me, too much hard I think ! And I have 3 of mine to quilt ! Oh my.....
    Thank you for the photo ! They are all so lovely !

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  3. Yes, a very Shirley quilt.....I know you love pink.
    I think it's also a quilt I would do.....if I didn't already have too much started.
    Lovely wedding photo......Maisie is adorable.
    Julia.

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  4. Your first blocks are lovely, with beautiful fabrics! Isn't it great fun to choose fabrics for this? I so enjoy it, and the small blocks are done in no time.
    Love the wedding picture!

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  5. That looks lovely Shirley, hand pieced I assume? And the photo is adorable!

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  6. Stonefields is looking good and pleased to see you are having more time to stitch now. Love the photo of everyone waiting for the off. Take care

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  7. This is yet another quilt I have admired and it is exciting to see you starting it. Beautiful work Shirley, it is going to be gorgeous! Love the wedding photo :-)

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  8. Nice to see a blogpost today....lovely lovely quilt you make...it's so soft and pretty and all the variety of fabrics will just end up in the most wonderful quilt!!!

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  9. I love you Stonefields so far! Great fabric choice and I like the colour.

    Have a nice week,
    Evelyne

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  10. Stonefields is definitely a "Shirley" quilt with all that pink! Great progress & I love you fabric choices, I have a confession........even though I don't normally do pink, I'm afraid I've also been bitten by the Stonefields bug but as usual am doing my own version, I seem to have problems following patterns! lol Love the wedding photo, your daughter looks beautiful!

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  11. Love...love...love all your Stonefields blocks! That quilt really does have 'Shirley' written all over it. Now... I'm on my way south with thumbscrews in my pocket... you WILL tell me where you source your fabulous fabrics! All the wedding photos are gorgeous.... love your hat!

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  12. Looks like the perfect project for you and you have made so many lovelies already! Your daughter looks so beautiful and what a fun photo.

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  13. Your blocks are so pretty. Love the wedding photo.

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  14. Your blocks are looking lovely, i know what you mean about picking fabrics, I now have two large boxes of fwbric to choose from and each block I make a huge mess! Love the photo of the girls, especially Maisie x

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  15. Love the soft colors of this quilt. Please let us know the name of the movie when you find out. Beautiful photo of the bride and her attendants.

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  16. Love your blog Shirley, and your Stonefields is going to be stunning. I enjoyed the wedding photos too. Hope you keep enjoying workbg on this wonderful quilt. Xxx

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  17. Gorgeous quilt gorgeous photo.

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  18. Love your blocks. You have managed so many blocks is such a short time. I will hopefully resume my Stonefields sewing soon. Beautiful photo of your girls.

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  19. It's so fun to see your progress on this quilt -- I LOVE it. If I didn't have too many irons in the fire, I'd definitely be making one! Love your color selections!

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