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Monday, 20 July 2009

Heart and Home Quilt

Well, I've finally managed to make a start on my third quilt - I've been raring to get going on it for weeks now! The pattern (below) is called 'Heart & Home' – fell in love with it as soon as I saw it last year!!


............ it will test not only my patchwork and quilting skills, but also my ability to do appliqué! I've done the iron-on type before, but with this, I want to do the proper needle-turn appliqué ....... iron-on is fine for a wall-hanging, but as this is a quilt and will be washed (occasionally!), I think it needs to be sewn on. The pattern version has been made with a range of fabric called 'Madeira', but the shop had sold out of that when I bought the pattern, so I bought 'Wildflower Serenade' instead, which is fairly close to the Madeira range in its colours.
........... and here are the first three blocks completed



....... looking good so far!

6 comments:

  1. Deb20/7/09 6:52 pm

    Nice pattern Julia, can't wait to see your progress on it. I am sure you will have no problem with the needleturn as you are so good at stitching.

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  2. Vivi Casale21/7/09 12:29 pm

    Oh Julie, you are going a great job.. it looks like exactly the same as it is on the book... it will be gorgeous when you put all the 3 parts together!
    Hugs
    Vivi

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  3. Carrie P.21/7/09 7:50 pm

    I like this quilt a lot and you did a great job on your applique.

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  4. Wendy22/7/09 3:41 am

    I have that same pattern! Except mine is still hidden away in my stash somewhere. Love your first 3 blocks, the colours are yummy!

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  5. DAWNIE24/7/09 11:36 pm

    Just love the country fabric you have picked - great pattern - cant wait to see the finished product in months to come.

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  6. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries1/8/09 3:44 pm

    Hi there...this is absolutely beatuiful...love those warm colours♥x

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