Monday 24 March 2008

Its been a long time coming.......

It sure has!! I have had this fabric by 3 Sisters called Maison De Noel for THAT long and had intended to make Past Times quilt after I had seen it in a craft mag made up in this range. I bought 20 fq's separately and then bought the pattern. So, this long weekend while Dennis was on night shift I thought I could get a bigger project done (or near enough) and this is the project I decided on!! Kristy came to do a little hand stitching on Friday night while I cut them all out - well took me AGES to get around to it!! Roseanne came around on Saturday and done a bit of sewing too, so we took pics of our completed items. As soon as Roseanne layed her quilt on the floor, little miss Sophie plonked right down on it LOL!! Anyway, here is mine:


All it needs now is the borders and then I will attach it to my quilt frame to be stippled or maybe the swirls and stars........ I didn't use many plaids/wovens in it like the picture had as I thought they were just too thin....... I am just so pleased with the outcome!!
As you can see, Sophie loves the camera!! We went to Harvey Norman in Launceston today to pick up our rug. It had to be pre-ordered as it is quite large, to go under our dining setting and enough room for the chairs to be pulled out. I actually thought it was browns with a little blue in it, but it is more of a purple..... Looks ok though.

x Sarah

15 comments:

De said...

Love the quilt - great fabric selection.! The rug looks good too.

keslyn said...

Looks like you have done a great job on Past Times, it's a great pattern goes together so well.
Funny how dogs always sit on a quilt top if it is layed on the floor - LOL
Glad to see you found some time for you over the long weekend.
Kerry

Roseanne said...

Your Quilt is very nice love all the colours.
razzy

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Nice rug, Sophie approves, just love your quilt, beautiful colours

Natalie Ross in Stitches said...

I love that range too. I have bits and pieces of it as well and have never gotten around to doing anything with mine...maybe one day. I just adore what you have done with it. OH what a feeling! when something has been lurking in the fabric stash for such a long time to finally become something hey! Nice work Sarah. I can't wait to see your quilting.
Nat x

Cathy said...

Hi Sarah,
I love this quilt and the fabric is gorgeous too. Well Done! Cathyxx

Helen said...

Lovely quilt Sarah and great selection of fabrics.

Well done.
Helen

Anonymous said...

Wow - the quilt is divine!!! There is nothing sweeter than a new quilt is there?? An dthe weather is staring to mean they come out more and more to have lots of snuggly time! Beautiful

Anonymous said...

YOur quilt is stunning! The colours and the pattern are just gorgeous, I love it.
Looking forward to seeing it finished.
You inspired me to start Truly Scrumptious, not previously being an embroiderer I am enjoying my tv/stitching time - Thanks!
Bec

Janelle Wind said...

Hi Sarah, What a wonderful way to spend a weekend. Your quilt looks gorgeous!! My mother and I actually made the same quilt together in Civil Warish fabrics - and I just love it too. Thanks for sharing your beautiful version. x Janelle

Christine said...

Stunning quilt, Sarah. I love this fabric range. Sally is looking lovely in your picture, too. Thanks again for the mail. Your an angel.

rachelmp said...

It looks beautiful Sarah!

Karen said...

I have come to visit your blog. I must say that you do really nice sewing and stitcheries. I expecially like the stitchery on your header.

Anonymous said...

nice quilt Sarah...love the colours

Jen said...

Oh what big feet you have ..... love the doll. The quilt is great as well.
Jenny