Unraveled: May 2009

Hop on Spot.

All Done! From the start, this quilt was destined for the soon-to-be born baby of a friend of mine. They don't know whether the baby is a boy or a girl, so I chose bright, gender neutral colors -- turquoise, orange, and yellow. The quilt is so happy and cheerful, just like the mom to be!

I bound the quilt in orange and white seersucker. I love the hint of texture this gave the quilt, and you can't beat the diagonal stripes.

The back was pieced from some thrifted ikea fabric printed with orange birds, and some turquoise print from Joann's that I mysteriously bought yards of.

I hand-embroidered a label, which I think is the first time I've done a label by hand. I love the hand-crafted touch this adds to the machine-sewn quilt.

Labels: baby showers, Quilting

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Doll Quilt Swap Six

Received...

I received this beauty from emma louise. Emma was inspired by a William Morris design, "The Strawberry Thief." The handiwork is even more impressive in person. The handiwork is flawless, and the colors are so beautiful. I can't wait to hang this on the wall of my sewing room. Emma lives in Australia and blogs at http://sampaguitaquilts.blogspot.com/. Run on over and check out her many, many lovely quilts. She is so inspiring and I am thrilled to have recieved this gem. Thank you Emma!

Sent...

I was inspired by men's summer dress clothes, cotton paisley, chambray shirts, and linen suiting. The paisley is a wonderful liberty that ginger monkey sent me a while back. The recipient has not yet received this one, so I'm keeping the name under wraps.

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Lovely...

I am swooning over the dinnerware from Bauer Pottery, both their own line, as well as the reissue of the American Modern collection. Like fiestaware, but all grown-up and sophisticated.