*be loving * be hopeful * be joyful * be kind *
Cantaloupe and an unseen wonky watermelon...
More eggplants!
And I decided to bring my just-finished Tiny Baskets [aka Baskets of Blessings] on a little photo shoot road trip.
The sun was actually too intense to get good pictures as the screen is blotted out by the glare. Point, shoot, hope for the best.
On the grey fences...
In the herb garden, with the whale folkart sculpture:
In the beautiful large driftwood ''find''---looks like a section of a cupola?
On the newer fence.
This fence will make a fabulous display background for my quilt photos when it turns grey over the next couple years.
Close ups, with shells.
This is the back, an unusual print with tiny baskets. I also used this print for the flower's stems and leaves, which were raw edge appliqued with a running stitch.
The Flower is a fabric from friend Penny, as are many of the fabrics, from her and other friends. All ''vintage'' treasured scraps.
Back home, Mo is baffled.
He expects photos to be of HIM.
The little quilt doesn't fit this end table but I'm putting it here anyway, for a few days so I can enjoy it.
This was such a fun, inspiring, special project, from one of my FB quilting groups. Designed and shared by Julie Porter during the height of the early summer Covid-19 pandemic---each basket holds thoughts and prayers, to share, to strive for.
The mottoes or blessings are embroidered, not my best craft but I did what I could. I did talk friend L into embroidering the label, not ready yet. The Tiny Baskets blocks and embroidered blocks are just 3" finished.
The duck egg blue ''seaweed'' fabric, below, left is very special, a tiny piece from Cape Cod, from my mom, then friend Mel helped me find a small amount more. I think it's Shelbourne Museum repro fabric, a museum much loved by my dad for its quilts and stoneware.
love
lizzy
gone to the beach.....
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This is such a lovely quilt made from meaningful treasured fabrics - just so sweet. I love the folky nature of it, with the raw edge appliquéd flower, and the one basket turned sideways. And such sweet embroidery. Your colors are soothing and they really fit your beachy surroundings with the lovely graying wood. Love that golden fabric with the little baskets - so perfect for this quilt! Lovely mottos, good reminders to us all.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to do a quilt photoshoot road trip! The little quilt came out very cute and it was interesting to see how the colors looked in different light, on different backgrounds. Love Mo's face, too! I think the quilt fits fine on that table (unless it wants to slide off?) and I hope you take your time to enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteRain is supposed to be here by morning...my headache has already started. Hopefully when the rain actually gets here the headache will go away!
Have a great weekend!
No matter where or how you set this one-it is beautiful!!
ReplyDelete..and I love that sideways basket and the side flower with that long stem--oh so "you";)))
Lovely neutrals and special fabrics...
You did a great job on this one...
Hugs for a not too stormy Saturday Julierose
Yes. The "seaweed" fabric is from the RJR Sarah Johnson Collection. It was the first line of fabric from the Shelburne Museum. In the fall of 1997, there was an exhibit of quilts made from the collection at Houston International Quilt Festival.
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling quilt, and something good to come out of a bad year for so many worldwide.
ReplyDeleteMy fingers have been idle with needle and thread as I have had other distractions, but now autumn has arrived early, so sewing beckons again.
Hi! I know from your blog how busy you have been! Thanks for the kind words about my little quilt. The 3" Basket blocks were so adorable and fun to make.
DeleteYou have all winter to sew, tho it is relaxing any time?
lizzy
Thats a great quilt! Did you have a fun on your outing? I got to see my daughter during yard sales but from a distance. It was fun. Hi to Mo! Kit
ReplyDeleteHow fun to see the fresh veggies growing.
ReplyDeleteYour little quilt is very sweet. How special that you had a piece of fabric from your Mom to use, and that Mel found you some too! Usually I love ANYTHING against a weathered grey fence, but I gotta say, this quilt looked really good on the newer fence!
That is one of Mo's BEST photos!
Kel
Your little quilt has such heart. Combining warmly gifted special fabric from friends and family associations makes this very special.
ReplyDeleteThe photo shoot in your friend’s vegetable garden is a delight, quite apart from the culinary possibilities!
That quilt was made for a Mo pic - a perfect pair. Penny