Good evening! Thundery here, Mo is snoring. I'm checking in to show you how much I have accomplished for July already! I am pretty pleased with myself,lol.
First, my June/ Pond Racing / Sailboat block for A Year n the Country.
In case you don't know what antique pond racing is HERE is a link that shows the sailboats that are still raced in Central Park, NYC. I have seen them many times, they're both beautiful and exciting to see. Nowadays pond racing is instead a sport done on ice with engine powered high tech sleds, it seems. Looks fun but not old-time-y. I love this block and couldn't wait to make it.
I did the embroidery in bight melon orange, golden-yellow, and turquoise to keep it from being much too patriotic RedWhite'n'Blue.
Here the finished block is shown with last month's Rooster, though on second thought they probably will not be together in the quilt.
Rooster got his beach piggy friend attached too.
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A few weeks ago, just after 4th of July. a big box came from my quilter, as I know I previously mentioned. Always a thrill. I got the binding on the two doll quilts already; WW will have to wait, because I have had/ am having a lot of beach guests this week. Maybe I'll get WW's binding on this weekend if its 97* as predicted. I like to keep busy-hands projects going for when I have guests who I sit and chat with.
Here is doll quilt number one, Pinky aka The Yellowware Bowls.
This was made for Lori's swap but I was afraid it wasn't 100% mid-1800s accurate and didn't want to get in trouble for flouting The Rules. Or worse, disappointing my swappee. [Those plaids!]
Instead I finished for my own use, which means I could use a favorite much loved Cotton and Steel spool print for the backing and I had time to send it to my quilter for her to do darling miniature Baptist Fan quilting.
This is the second quilt, also made for the swap, but discarded. It doesn't have a name yet.
It used up the last of the early-mid 1800s antique Evening Stars [1845-1860?] I had on hand. Two madder ? prints and a red mini plaid of unknown provenance.
The quilt is based on a Pinterest photo of an antique quilt. [!?]. The pin had no info so I don't know whose quilt was my inspiration, sorry.
I sketched the quilting from the photo for Lori C., my quilter and told her Just have fun with it, do what you like. She did an expert job [of recreating the original quilting!
For now this little quilt is finished but I made it to experiment with walnut hull dye/ tinting. The antique quilt has a definite golden overtone of age. I hope to mimic that. I don't want to tea dye bec tea creates a slight pinkish cast; I am looking for warm tan. I may also try Rit dye in tan and Goldenrod, see what happens.
Authentic repro calico border and backing.
Fabric for pillow cases, for me. I guess they'e on deck after WW binding.
And I'm trying to give Bitty a few hours each week. Hand-quilting is rather boring, isn't it? LOL.
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Ths week Mo had a grooming session, with an oatmeal bath. Here he is after, chomping his reward jerky stick. The bandannas the groomer uses are so cute.
I love this month's rubber duckies! I told her i save them all and plan to make Mo a little quilt someday using them.
have a good week!
love
lizzy
gone to the beach.....
ghost moon, late afternoon, almost full.
More pond racing:
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Ohhh, just love that pond racing video--what fun!! AND your pond racing block came out beautifully--loving that bottom border fabric--so in keeping with that era...and that little flag--it's just such an adorable block.
ReplyDeleteYour mini quilts are so pretty--love especially that one with cheddar fabric--great job!!
You've accomplished a whole lot--i love watching the "Ghost Moons" --I once wrote a poem (in another life!!) about that called "The moon is out at four o' clock" and someone told me I HAD to tell people night or daytime...bummer!!
Thanks for sharing--Mo looks so cute with his ducky bandana..;))) hugs, Julierose Stay cool!
I was going to ask you if you saved Mo's bandanas to make him a quilt! How adorable. I absolutely love your blog. Living at the beach, quilting and flea markets! Thank you for sharing your days and talents with us.
ReplyDeleteYOur pond racing block is super sweet!!
ReplyDeleteI adore both little quilts- plaids are hard to date because they've been used for so long!! I don't use tea for the same reasons, but use instant coffee.
I find hand quilting a bit boring too, but it sure brings the quilt to life. I'm doing some now on our Almost Amish sewalong!!
Your little quilt with the cheddar spools is wonderful! I sometimes drab fabric down with an overdye of strong black coffee. It tends more toward yellowy-tan than tea.
ReplyDeleteI love the new block. So nautical. And you know me I love all things of the sea! I too love to have my hands busy when chatting. Otherwise I get restless...lol Kit
ReplyDeleteThe sailboat block is so darn cute! It's a shame that in NY, the pond racing has changed so much. I enjoyed watching the video.
ReplyDeleteOMG! Mo's quilt will be so special! Something for us to look forward to.
Enjoy the weekend!
Kelley
The sailboat came out great! I always love seeing your finished quilts, too. Maybe the one with stars should be Three Stars Over The Beach? LOL.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric for pillowcases - one of my friends would swipe the flamingos if she saw them!
Mo does look dashing in his bandana. Maybe someday you could show us his collection?
It's sunny and hot here, too. The sun is nice after all the rain, but I don't much like the heat! "Excessive Heat" warnings all week! Ugh, it keeps me in the house.
I hope your company coming through are all pleasant!! Have a nice weekend!