Haven't had a lot of time to talk to you
about patchwork and quilting since we have been travelling in the
caravan. I have been doing a lot of hexies and have made 6 Farmer's Wife
blocks by hand sewing while away. We didn't really stay anywhere long
enough to get the machine out, so hexies and hand quilting a 'country
button' quilt that I pieced some 20 years ago - yes I know, sad.
The photo on the left was taken in 1999 and used as a prop for a book week display.
We
have been using the 'country button' quilt to keep us warn in the van
for some years. Over the years I have been collecting metallic buttons to add to some lovely buttons my Nanna had. This last trip I was able to finish the binding and
start on the quilting part - all while we were using it as it should be
used. I still need to find some more pretty metallic buttons to complete it.
Oh ... and the backing of the quilt is a fleecy blanket I received for a 21st birthday present. Things were made to last back then!!
Glad you are back home safely after your great road trip. Love your Country Button quilt, it looks so nice and cosy - and certainly had a chuckle to read that it is backed with a blanket from your 21st birthday!!
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