Hello everyone.
Very exciting today becasue I am the host of todays TGIFF party. First time I've done anything like this and I feel strangely nervous.
Anyway onto the business at hand - I have a major finish this week..........
This is my Dresden plate quilt made (mostly) with my favourite fabric - batiks!
I will be giving this to my big sister for her birthday in April. I hope she will love it.
These photos were taken before I added the Suffolk puffs (yoyos) but it was a nice sunny day (they've been in short supply) and the quilting showed up well.
On the black fabric I quilted with Guetermann sparkly thread. It makes the whole quilt shimmer.
On the outer border I quilted fancy feathers using King Tut's varigated thread. I love the thread build up as it really shows off the thread at it's best.
Detail of the back....
I do have another finish - well actually they are lots of little finishes......
These are mini mugrugs to be sold in aid of Dementia UK. They are easy to make and measure 4" x 8". I really enjoyed making them.
So that's it for today. If you have a finish, please share with us and add your link at the bottom of the post.
If you are a blogger who would be interested in hosting a TGIFF party, you can find all the details
here
The TGIFF logo and link is always in my sidebar..........
Unitl the next time
Happy sewing
Rhianon.
Wow love it !!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat finishes!! I love your dresden plate quilt!! Hugs
ReplyDeleteWow, it's beautiful, Rhianon! Your FMQ is amazing. I'm so jealous of your sister right now. :) Thanks for hosting TGIFF!
ReplyDeleteWow! Stunning quilt! The quilting is just beautiful. What a lovely gift for your sister. :)
ReplyDeleteYou never seize to amaze me!! If by some odd chance your sister hates it; I want it!!!!!! Love it Rhianon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! Love the batiks, can I be your sister????
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the great finish!! I'm sure your sister will love it. Wonderful fmq :)
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Congrats on a great finish and a first linky party! Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteWOW! your quilt is amazing! beautiful fabrics, & fantastic quilting :) are those yo-yo flowers in the corners? the mug rugs are looking good, too. I hope they sell well & raise lots of money :)
ReplyDeleteHoly cow- that quilt is gorgeous! Your quilting is fabulous and I love your choice of thread!
ReplyDeleteOh my, you have been busy. Your quilt is AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt, everything about it is stunning. Your sister is a lucky lady!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful - what a fabulous gift! I hope my FMQ will be as good as yours - one day!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful page, Rhianon. I never grow tired of looking at your works of art. Your color values are always 'spot on'! My eyes have feasted this day <3
ReplyDeleteI love dresden plates and this is absolutely beautiful!! I love the setting you used with the sashing and your quilting is great! Your sister is so lucky!
ReplyDeleteRhianon this is absolutely gorgeous and I am sure your sister will love it. I dream of the day when I can quilt as beautifully as this.
ReplyDeleteShe is going to treasure it! The colors are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm late today but linked up my post. I sure wish I could have a finish each week to be able to link up with.
Congrats on your big finish - LOVE those feather motifs!
ReplyDeleteThe mug rugs are really cute. Would you mind telling me how much you are planning to charge as I'm making some for another charity. Mine aren't as fancy, but it would be interesting to know what you hope to raise. Thanks so much :)
your Quilt is stunning. I love it. Your quilting is superb.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt!
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