Sunday, 13 January 2013
A (very) long-term WIP
I've had something lurking in my WIP drawer-of-shame for almost two years (actually, I have several things lurking, but we won't go into that). It's an EPP hexagon top made from sort-of-1930's repro fabrics, finishing at about 50 x 60 inches. It's not exactly my current aesthetic, to say the least, so finishing it always got pushed to the bottom of the pile even though I had already bought the backing.
Anyhoo, the other day Jess posted an appeal for quilts to send to those who have been affected by the fires in Tasmania, which was exactly the kick up the arse that I needed to get this baby finished.
In the end it only took a morning to baste and quilt, with the binding finished by the afternoon. It's now washed and ready to send. I used a sweet rose-print duvet cover from Ikea as the backing, which means that there are matching pillowcases to include in the package (and yes, I am planning on ironing them). I know I feel good about getting this done, and I hope it brings a little comfort to whoever receives it.
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You can't beat a hexie quilt and I am sure it is going to give someone a lot of comfort.x
ReplyDeleteOh Charlotte, it is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks so, so much you lovely thing xx
ReplyDeleteWell done you, and loving that backing fabric/pillowcases.
ReplyDeleteA lovely offering :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely feeling to finally finish something like this! Its so pretty. Great work.
ReplyDeleteGood plan! I'm sending my top that I'd been going to hand over to Project Linus when I got round to quilting it, so they can get the next one!
ReplyDeleteIt's really sweet, and all of the little flowers/repro fabrics give it an antiquey feel, it looks lovely for snuggling under. I bet all of those poor people in Tassie will really appreciate everyone kindness and thought, i spent a couple of weeks there a few years back, and it was one of the most beautiful, peaceful and quaint places i've been to, which will make the current horror even more of an awful contrast. : )
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely quilt to send and wonderful that you finished it. Your scrappy trip quilt is looking great, you know you could put it in the FAL, you are going to finish it anyway, all those beautiful fabrics need to be made into that quilt, just saying.
ReplyDeleteThat is utterly beautiful and such a lovely idea to donate it.
ReplyDeleteI have to say those repro prints are just my thing, very pretty hexies!
What a lovely quilt and a great cause to support! I always find it strange how I can have something languishing for months/years and then when it actually comes round to finishing it, it's actually really quick. And very satisfying. Love the bright binding too x
ReplyDeleteGood for you! It must feel great to send something to such a good cause and cross a WIP off the list too :)
ReplyDeleteWell done you xxx
ReplyDeleteIt looks gorgeous and will comfort someone who needs all the comforting they can get xx
ReplyDeleteIts funny how taste changes over such a short time. I have fabric I bought in the early days that makes me wonder what the hell was I thinking now!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I think you are being too hard on yourself, the quilt is beautiful and will be much appreciated
ReplyDeleteNow that must feel great - good on you Charlotte...it's sure going to bring comfort to a family.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt makes me feel nostalgic. It would fit perfectly in my geandmother's house in my Aunt's old bedroom. I love that it has matching cases and how fluffy it looks. What kind of batting did you use?
ReplyDeleteGreat job. And yes let's not dredge up those old projects. Ahem.
ReplyDeleteFab idea Charlotte! Anything else lurking in your cupboard?
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the finish. Sounds like a good use for something you don't love anymore but that someone else will treasure
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome. So sweet of you, and hooray for finishing a long-time WIP!
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