Sunday, 30 January 2011

the prettiest pin-wheels


the finished 30's pin-wheel quilt top 


can't quite believe that i bought this fabric nearly a year ago (from the quilt room but don't think they have it in stock any more), then spent an age thinking about what i wanted to do with it! 


turns out it will be for little O, for her 'big' bed, when we eventually get it that is (i'm trying to hang on until we move - which is likely to be the end of feb, all being well!) this also gives me some time to find the right backing fabric & make a start on quilting it


once the pin-wheel blocks were all made, it came together really quickly, they were well worth the effort,  i feel i'm getting better at piecing my quilts, don't get me wrong, there are still a few parts that don't fit exactly right, but it's by far the neatest quilt top i've made
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16 comments:

  1. Unknown30 January 2011 at 20:34

    Wow, wow, wow! It is absolutely beautiful! You make me want to make one! A true treasure... Little O will have it forever. LOu x

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  2. Fay30 January 2011 at 20:39

    I love it! I am in awe and tremendously inspired too. X

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  3. Unknown30 January 2011 at 20:47

    Fantastic, you should be really pleased with yourself, it looks amazing.

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  4. Sharon Marie30 January 2011 at 21:39

    Beautiful! One of these days I'm going to learn how to quilt. After I finish the gazillion crochet projects I have started!

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  5. mother of purl30 January 2011 at 21:41

    Kelly- I adore it. You are so so clever- what a wonderful heirloom! x

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  6. home made gorgeous30 January 2011 at 22:31

    This is absolutely gorgeous and looks so well made, well done you! Sarah x

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  7. Kitty30 January 2011 at 23:04

    That is so very lovely. You must be really proud!

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  8. Selfsewn30 January 2011 at 23:07

    It's lush Kelly!
    You know somehow I lost track of you, I didnt realise you were into patchwork (or if I did I forgot what with my crochet obsession last year).

    My point, I've been really frustrated of late trying to find British patchworkers, and here you are!

    I am nearing the end of a crazy handpieced quilt right now, not looking forward to quilting though!!

    Clare

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  9. Tinyholder30 January 2011 at 23:11

    I love that quilt. I used to go in the quilt room all the time when I lived in Leatherhead. Great little shop!

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  10. Debs31 January 2011 at 08:55

    What a fabulous quilt. Lucky O! And what an heirloom it will become. Lovely colours, so cheerful and makes one smile.

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  11. Mrs Biddle31 January 2011 at 10:04

    This is so absolutely gorgeous. What a fantastic quilt - very inspiring indeed.

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  12. Clare Mansell31 January 2011 at 16:19

    I love your pin wheels, I have some charm squares I am trying to decide what to do with, this could be just the job!

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  13. ...Nina Nixon...31 January 2011 at 17:08

    I love pin wheels. I made my mum a double pin wheel quilt for her birthday a good five years ago now.

    Good luck with the move - hope it's local or dream location.

    Nina xxx

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  14. Rachel31 January 2011 at 17:37

    It's beautiful Kelly! I've just discovered the joy of pinwheels too. Can't wait to see it all completed.

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  15. Anonymous4 February 2011 at 21:33

    That's a beauty! Such spring like, cheerful colours.

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  16. Jo8 February 2011 at 21:07

    That is just so pretty! And, you know, I've never thought of doing pinwheels and it's such a lovely pattern.

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