Saturday, March 29, 2008

Hand Dyed Quilt


Been working on "secret project" most of the day, but did have a rest and watch a DVD with Master Flowergarden and did a little bit of hand quilting. As promised, I snapped some pics. I'm using lovely varigated thread.I find the hand quilting very relaxing and rewarding ...I guess there is no surprise that it has flowers on it. I like them so much. I went for a walk around my garden this afternoon, and thought I would struggle to find any beauties, but look what I found.

There always seems to be something out there, even though I've been focusing on sewing lately.

17 comments:

Alison Gibbs said...

Annie what a beautiful and vibrant quilt
Alison

Jodie said...

As Sue would say "have you finished the chickens yet?"
That quilt is beautiful.

Chookyblue...... said...

secret mission.....hmmm wonder when we get to see it....like the flowers on this quilt.......nice garden pics again....

Jenny said...

That is a lovely springish quilt-quite beautiful-you have been very busy lately-holidays agree with you for sure!

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

You have been busy and what a lovely job...

Anonymous said...

thank you for your thoughtful comments.
did you get to join the latest sisters shoebox swap? it filled in 7.5 hours! i missed out
love your labels too!

Locket Pocket said...

That quilt is stunning! Lovely flowers!

Needled Mom said...

The hand dyed colors are fabulous. I love the way that you arranged the colors and applied the flowers too. Very pretty.

The walk in the garden proved to be quite colorful. Isn't it fun to spot such glory?

Cathy said...

I bet you wouldn't find anything that colourful in my garden.

Your quilt is lovely - did you hand dye the fabric?

Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmum said...

That quilt reminds me a little of the one I posted this week, you got to love some hand dyeds!
The bags look great, are those the same labels jellywares got? I haven't gotten around to ordering yet and I am all out, think I better head over there!
The mystery quilt has the most fabulous quilt, gorgeous-you are really using your holidays well, Tracey

Nicola said...

I love your quilt, the colours are gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

That quilt is absolutely breathtaking!

Anonymous said...

Annie, it's just beautiful. We love the flowers too. I agree with the relaxing hand stitching, just wish I could do it a bit faster.

Jodie said...

What a lovely bright quilt... I love the flowers they're definitely you!!! I find hand quilting relaxing and rewarding too.. Thanks for the mention in your previous post, I'm so glad that you're happy with the result...

Jodie

Anonymous said...

oh, it's so beautiful!

Leanne said...

I've been away and trying to catch up on missed blogs is daunting. I love the quilt it is so colourful. I love your new labels I will have to investigate. I hope your sisters recovery is quick I gather she lives in SA to have been in the RAH. My hasn't chick chick grown in to a very beautiful chook chook.

Amanda Jean said...

the quilt is beautiful! the colors are outstanding. I love the flowers on it, also.