Stitching the week away!

I have spent a lot of time this week looking at the amazing red and white quilts that have been posted on numerous blogs and links on the net - what absolutely amazing inspiration!  There is no doubt that it would have been an incredible experience to be there in person to enjoy these quilts and I am sure that everyone who went would be in agreement - what a fantastic collection and you can see some of them here and the creative way they were displayed.

In between soaking up these amazing quilts I have been working on my own little fun red and white quilt - I think I will name it "Home Town" - and now just have to stitch the border on.

I have also spent quite a bit of time this week on a large fusible applique project which in a rash moment I decided to hand blanket stitch and just for the heck of it I have been saving all the embroidery thread offcuts in a jar - it will be fun to watch them grow as I complete the blocks.  Just a bit of trivia!

Till next time
Frances

Comments

Shirley said…
Hi Frances,
I too am just awestruck with all the red and white quilts around. Sue from I Sew Quilts sent me loads of fabulous photo's to ogle. They are just so uplifting. Love your houses.
Shirley.
April 2, 2011 at 3:04 AM
Susan said…
Love the little red and white house quilt! Do you have pattern? fab!
April 2, 2011 at 6:12 AM
Linda said…
Those little houses are cute Frances. The colour scheme is refreshing actually. I love hand blanket stitch. Keep us updated on the thread jar [some have them posted on StitchinFingers as 'orts' jars]. I just throw mine out.
April 2, 2011 at 4:22 PM
Margaret said…
Red and white reminds me of my childhood. Spots stripes, tea towels but your little houses take the cake for loveliness.
April 2, 2011 at 6:04 PM
Radka said…
I too have been watching pictures of "Red and White" exhibition on various blogs, they are something special:) But I LOVE your little houses, Frances! So sweet:)
April 3, 2011 at 3:21 AM
Maureen said…
What happy houses Frances! Just discovered you and I've checked out some of your older posts. I especially enjoy your hand projects. Thanks!
April 4, 2011 at 12:43 PM
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