Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Quilting and scraps

It's a rainy afternoon here in London and I have been busy with my quilt which has now grown to such a size that I find it difficult to take a photo of all of it. I still think it needs a couple more rows around each edge before it's the right size, and I am slightly dreading its completion as then the actual quiliting will take place - most likely all by hand! Not sure if those splashes of red in the corner patches were a good idea but 'tis done now!
Inspired by Niki's post about scrapbooking her old magazines, I sat down over the weekend with a stack of rather dog-eared issues and some sharp scissors. (Though not before I had recovered my actual scrapbook!)
Here are some of the results...

Suffice to say there has been alot of paper, fabric and thread to keep out of the way of one particular individual...
Let me know what you think of my new blog design - is it too white? I've played around with it so much I'm not sure anymore!
Posted by Charlotte at 19:31

13 comments:

  1. Sara17 August 2011 at 20:40

    Me gusta tu colcha las telas son de tonos suaves.

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  2. Anonymous17 August 2011 at 22:31

    Hi Charlotte, I love the work you have done on your quilt and the splashes of red are perfect. It is going to look so beautiful when you hand quilt it. I always hand quilt, just simple small stitches, not always perfect but that is the charm of a hand made quilt. Your blog looks great! Ann

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  3. Anna at the Doll House18 August 2011 at 07:07

    Hello Charlotte

    Your quilt will be magnificent. I really love the flower in the centre.

    Anna

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  4. Charlotte18 August 2011 at 08:06

    Hi Sara, Ann and Anna,

    Thanks for your comments! I'm glad you like the quilt so far - I'm a bit of a perfectionist and always seem to find faults in the things I make!

    Charlotte

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  5. Kath18 August 2011 at 08:56

    Your quilt is lovely, it looks very vintage and I wouldnt worry about the red corners they look fine. You did very well for your first quilt.
    It would be fabulous if you could now hand quilt it, have you thought about that at all?

    I think the scrapbook is a good one, I have always kept cuttings and pics, so that every time we start another house, I have what I call my "source book" of ideas.

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  6. crafty cat corner18 August 2011 at 10:06

    I love that cheeky monkey peeping out. We have 5 of them and they never fail to amuse us each and every day.
    Keep going with that quilt, it will look fab when finished.
    I have a give away on at the moment if you are interested.
    Briony
    x

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  7. Pilgrim at Kerjacob18 August 2011 at 10:21

    I think the quilt looks really good, have you used old pieces of textiles to make it ?
    The header is charming.

    Love Diane. x

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  8. Charlotte18 August 2011 at 11:47

    Hi Kath, Briony and Diane,

    Thanks for visiting! Glad to hear the red corners are not as bad as I thought! I will be hand quilting it once I have finished adding a few more rows.
    Yes, Holly is very cheeky - I feel like I need eyes in the back of my head to prevent her from mischief-making!
    I have tried to use only Victorian fabrics but a few later ones have slipped in due to the scarcity of Victorian fabrics.
    Charlotte

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  9. Floss18 August 2011 at 18:27

    What a pretty quilt. And the restrained feel of the blog background matches it, I think!

    I've been working on a cuttings book too - isn't it fun? I've found I have to avoid putting in any text, as my eye is just too drawn to words and I don't concentrate properly on the pictures.

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  10. Tina20 August 2011 at 14:18

    The quilt looks great (I think the red corners are just right), but that kitty picture is even better!!!

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  11. HeidiInHolland21 August 2011 at 16:46

    The quilt is pretty and vintage looking. I am a quilter and wish you great pleasure with the quilting process. It is such a relaxing and enjoyable process even though I am impatient and want to see it done when I start. I am hand quilting a sampler quilt now.

    Hugs from Holland ~
    Heidi

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  12. Anonymous23 August 2011 at 13:09

    Hello Charlotte,
    Your quilt looks absolutely wonderful to me. Using vintage Victorian fabric has given it such a beautiful look and so perfect for your pretty cottage.
    Your plant cutting seems very familiar to me, I think I have that one on my garden cuttings board.
    Lovely photo of Holly looking cheeky but ever so cute!

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  13. janice1530 August 2011 at 18:07

    HELO I'M A NEW FOLLOWER OF YOURS, YOUR QUILT IS LOVELY. I LIKE THE COLOR AND I THINK THE SCRAPING IDEA IS GREAT IT IS WHAT I DO AS WELL. THOUGH MINE IS I PUT THE PAGES I WANT INTO PLASTIC COVERS. I USED A BINDER. THIS IS A GREAT IDEA, I LIKE IT. COME VISIT ME @ SPOONWITHER.BLOGSPOT.COM HAVE A GREAT DAY. HUGS JANICE

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