Sunday, December 18, 2011

The quilting of Elizabeth's Quilt

As seen......I have started to quilt my copy of Elisabeth's Quilt. Starting in the center. I hope you will enjoy watching the progress as much as I love the journey. I am using a cooton batting and silk thread.


Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Trapunto- stuffing complete






It has taken awhile with company over the last year but it is finally all stuffed. Time for the batting and backing. All of the stitches that are here in colored thread will be removed after the the quilting is complete. (twice stitched once removed) Stay tuned for the quilting!! This is my copy of the pattern shown on my site for Elizabeth's Stuffed White-work Quilt.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Petassoun/Broderie de Marseille 1800's




Used to present the new baby, this is a petassoun, from the Provence region of France. Measures20"x20"

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Pieced not appliqued

RARE CURVED PIECED APPLIQUE QUILT TOP C.1840'S




BEAUTIFUL RED AND GREEN CROSSED TULIPS DESIGN



ALL HAND STITCHED, VERY COMPLICATED TO DO.



91X112 , VERY LARGE SIZE



Tuesday, August 30, 2011

My new rescue from the SPCA

This is Duke. He was confined to a 4X5 pen for about 6 months. He's free now!!!

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Pyramids

One of the antique family quilt tops that I inherited and quilted. Thought you might enjoy seeing it!Sorry I see this picture was taken before it was quilted.

Monday, July 4, 2011

Early Hexagon top

 Hand pieced, never used or washed. Very bright colors , as bright as the day it was made.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Visit Packwood House Museum

Visit Packwood house in Lewisburg, Pa    http://www.packwoodhouesmuseum.com/

They have such a wonderful collection of quilt, coverlets and furniture. Worth the trip!

Wednesday, June 1, 2011