A Quarter Inch from the Edge. We are showing quilts before the days of blogging. The one I am showing you today is circa 1999! I made it for a shop sample for the long gone Halifax quilt shop, The Quilters Hope Chest. Owned and operated by the late Ann Hope. I worked there for a while back in the day and taught classes as well. I still miss the quilty camaraderie we enjoyed at this shop. Fabric and Friends, that's what it's all about!
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| "Carolina Lily" |
It was a fun quilt to make. It is queen sized and foundation pieced using preprinted tissue paper patterns by McCall's. Using the tissue makes tearing off when finished very easy.
I have been nursing a miserable cold all week and it's such a crappy dark, wet day, I think I will cuddle up with this quilt on the sofa this afternoon and take a nap.
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Hope you get some time to do something quilty today!
Not only is this quilt pretty, it looks like it is soft. I love quilts like this. I hadn't thought about using tissue paper before. That would make things much easier. Hope you feel better.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Lilies:)
ReplyDeleteFunny to think of hand quilting as fast - I think it would take me years!
A pretty well-loved quilt. Hope the nap does you good and you're feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteYeah for cuddling under a quilt on a cold day. I like how you say, handquilted it quickly. How quick can handquilting be??????
ReplyDeleteI'm with Anja. I can't believe hand quilting was your quick method to get it done!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you're not feeling well. Good excuse to laze around for the afternoon. Be well.
I think cuddling with this quilt sounds fantastic. I like its bright and cheery colors, and I hope it helps perk you up.
ReplyDeleteA Quilters Hope Chest... now there's a blast from the past. I only ever went there to buy rotary cutting blades when I worked down the street. I wasn't a quilter in those days. Lovely work, as always, Linda! I hope your nap helped to chase away the sniffles! Thanks for linking up with Throwback Thursday @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge!
ReplyDeleteyummy quilt, I hope you snuggled up and had that nap!
ReplyDeleteIt's a gorgeous quilt.
ReplyDeleteI always loved this block, but never made it. So, it was so nice to see your quilt today. The colors are so typical of the day, but still a lovely combination. Sally
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a perfect cuddle up quilt. I love the turquoise in it. I hope it helps you feel much better soon.
ReplyDeleteIt's a gorgeous quilt!
ReplyDeleteNo better medicine for a cold than a cuddle under a beautiful quilt. Ann at The Quilters Hope Chest tested my very first pattern for me, which is ages ago now. Hope you are feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope you're feeling a little better today! You quilt is very pretty and should keep you warm and toasty. Yesterday's storm sure blew in some cooler weather, so snuggle down, find a good movie, and take it easy. You've overextended yourself and need rest, rest, and chocolate!
ReplyDeleteI love the colours you have used in this quilt - well loved I am sure.Do hope you feel better soon. xx
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt. I have admired this quilt pattern so it's great to see it made up so beautifully. Have a nap whenever you can and get well. Your weather will be changing soon because mine is. It's nice today but cold tomorrow. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty quilt Linda and made even more so by the sweet memories it holds for you. I never knew there were quilt patterns made with tissue paper like regular sewing patterns.
ReplyDeleteWe have the flu here too -it came early this year. Feel better soon!
Very sweet and pretty, Linda :) I can definitely understand how it would easily become one of your favourites! Lovely! Hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteI DO remember this pattern. I even had it on a to-do list. Nicely done!
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