Saturday, May 28, 2011

End of the month

As usual, when it gets to the end of the month I change my header. This month it is the Scrapbook quilt made with a black cotton background and wool applique and cotton blocks.
Most of the wool I felted and dyed myself. I like working with wool, it is soft on the hands and easy to whipstitch. I use the Aurifil 'Lana' which is a wool 'thread' on spools which is also good for the buttonhole stitch on the sewing machine when a large piece needs sewn.

I have made another block for the Mary Brown quilt. I'm really enjoying sewing these blocks. They are all different and once prepared can be easily sewn while watching a bit of the French Open tennis. Such a good way to spend one's time when the weather is cold and miserable.

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6 comments:

  1. WoolenSailsMay 28, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I didn't know you could use the lana on a sewing machine?
    I love that thread, just have one color, but works with all other colors.
    Love that quilt on your header, it is beautiful.

    Debbie

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  2. AnnaMay 28, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Thanks for posting the pictures of your efforts. It's fun to see the beauty you are creating. What an inspiration!

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  3. LoriMay 29, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Another fun applique block!!
    The quilt in your header is fantastic. It is beautiful, fun and a bit whimsical. Nice work!

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  4. LidaMay 29, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    What a beautiful quilt and what a good idea that black background! It is a real inspiration for me! Your new blocks are also beautiful and it is indeed fantastic to sew and watch the tennis, so do I! Enjoy, greetings
    Lida

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  5. Nancy in MTMay 29, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Dorothy, gorgeous quilt on your header and your block is stunning.

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  6. DawnJune 1, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Your dye and color work is beautiful. WOW!
    Greta new header choice.

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