Quilts - old and new

This Hungary Caterpillar quilt was designed and pieced by Peter and machine quilted by me so is a joint effort. You can read more about Peter making this quilt here when he was inspired to do so by his grandchildren and has been waiting for the right opportunity to finish it - the arrival of Jude in March.
"Hungary Caterpillar" designed and pieced by Peter Leate
Today I had lots of fun sorting through and airing some of my quilts.  My quilts are usually divided into categories of those that are currently working and then the ones that are resting and these can usually be found layered on the spare bed.

In amongst these quilts was this little Welsh quilt - a cutter with some cute applique added at a much later date (no doubt to hide some damage).  I purchased it when we were in Wales in 2009 from Jen Jones' amazing shop to add to my interesting small quilt collection.
 The back of the quilt showing some of the hand stitching.

Till next time
Frances



Comments

straythreads said…
Beautiful quilt and one of my favorite books to read to my kids when they were small. My hubby keeps threatening to take up quilting when he retires..........
wonderful little antique quilt!!
Ann
May 5, 2013 at 1:32 AM
Anonymous said…
Hi, I just spend half an hour reading your blogs and enjoying all the photo's, love the orange peel, and oh so many more, I added your blog to my favorites. Thanks.
May 18, 2013 at 7:49 PM
CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said…
Hello Frances, Lovely quilts. I especially like the Welsh one. Hugs Judy
May 22, 2013 at 3:23 AM
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