Since I posted last, my book Quilts from the Colonies has arrived in my hot little hands…
I am so so thrilled with the result. It is perfect in every way. Quiltmania‘s talent in bringing all the quilts, photographs and patterns together in to one beautiful package just bowls me over.
Seventeen projects
a- Tisket a-Tasket
Sarah-Jane’s Scrapbag
The two quilts shown above are the two I will be teaching in Nantes at Pour l’amour du fil.
I’d love to have you join me in the classes so keep an eye on their website which is constantly being updated
http://pourlamourdufil.com/cours-et-ateliers/
I have managed to put the book down periodically …
and I’ve been having the loveliest time in my wee studio. Here’s what a lovely time looks like
Enter at your own risk!
No beautiful or glossy styling here.
But I’ve been working on a few projects simultaneously, so may my mess please be excused?
The one I’m currently working on fanatically steadily is this one
Working title Irish Medallion
If you’ve been following along on my Instagram page you will have seen some of the progress.
Deciding on a background for the applique centre is not fast but it’s fun
Pull some possible contenders from the stash…
Narrow it down some and stand back…
Then pick a winner. And stick with it.
I’ve completed the applique and am now spending summer evenings stitching a border of Coffin shapes, stitched using the English Paper Piecing method
English Paper Piecing… very relaxing
One border done and three to go.
Happy stitching and til next
Margaret
What a wonderful time you are having ! Making mess is all part of the fun. Your book looks fabulous can’t wait too see it. So many beautifull quilts to drool over !
Just love your book, and sorry that I can not attent a workshop in Nantes. Greetings
It’s a beautiful book full of wonderful patterns – congratulations Margaret! I loved reading your intro to the book – was a bit like coming home – so much I could relate to in your thinking. Always exciting to see your new quilts evolving – the new one will be another beauty!