Showing posts with label Civil War Diary Blocks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Civil War Diary Blocks. Show all posts

Tuesday, 8 February 2011

Another PhD!

One more flimsy to add to the list, and for me a complete change of colour choices :-)




Totally out of my comfort zone, but I thought it was time I tried my hand at a Black and White quilt, and this is the result.  I've been piecing it quietly over the last few weeks, fitting it in as and when between other projects and now it's ready for backing and quilting.

I haven't changed my allegiance to Reproduction fabrics though , how could I after seeing what Kathie has been making! I am a great fan of Kathie's work, and she has been very kind and helpful to me in the past.  It's thanks to Kathie that my Tumbler quilts (here)  were made and she was also a great help when I made my Civil War Diary blocks , which are still waiting to be sashed :-)

I just love this new quilt and have watched it coming together for days, so what else to do but make a few blocks to try




I think I'll carry on with the Courthouse Steps quilt  and keep the Barbara Brackman Civil War blocks for another time.  The blocks are getting more complicated as the weeks go on and really need to be paper pieced for complete accuracy, and as PP and I do not get along at all, it's best to admit this now rather than end up with more orphan blocks - maybe a bit later I'll feel differently.

Another reason is that, having seen the old post about my CWD blocks, guilt has reared its ugly head so maybe I should do something about these instead of  starting yet another new quilt :-)

Wednesday, 22 October 2008

Apology!

I feel I owe an apology to Kathie for not remembering that it was her beautiful Tumbler quilt that inspired me to make mine. Well, I did know , but you know how it is sometimes when you are convinced of something but no matter what you do, you can't confirm it - well, that's what happened to me this time !

Not only does Kathie make incredible 'antique' quilts ,which I admire immensely, but she was also very supportive to me when I was struggling along with my Civil War Diary blocks (really need to get back to them !!!) and I am very embarrassed that I couldn't remember her Blog's name , even though I have it bookmarked - beat that for a senior moment !!

Kathie, thank you for stopping by , leaving a comment and solving the mystery for me !!!

Tuesday, 8 April 2008

Quick Fix !

I know! I know!! I said no more for the time being, but its easier said than done as these little blocks just won't be ignored, so just a quick fix to feed my habit!!!

CWD : Visit to Town : Guerilla Warfare
Southern Cause


LL: Single Thrashing
Forgotten the Word Defeat : A Sad Bereavement
Do not ask me why the second photo is upsidedown (!) obviously I have done something stupid AGAIN - but I don't have time to change it now!!!
How's this for a bank of primroses !!