Tuesday, May 13, 2014

The Finishes Continue.

This first quilt is from a pattern by Sandra Boyle. I have photos in earlier posts of the blocks being made. It is light and fresh looking but not really to my liking. I think it would have looked better with stronger coloured fabrics. Working with light or modern fabrics is being a huge learning curve for me and I still prefer the old reproduction fabrics. 




 
 

I did a workshop with Di Ford back in March while I was at Castlemaine, and last week I finally found time to get back to my Sutton Grange. I had a brown , a blue and a green fabric picked out as suitable for the sashing, but making a final decision took some time. The blue was discarded first because there is enough blue in the quilt already and the brown ended up being just too drab, so that left the green and I'm pleased with how it looks. If you can't get to one of her workshop this pattern will be available in Di's next book.


 
The three small pieces in each corner have still to be needleturned although the raw edge in the photo doesn't look too bad.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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14 comments:

  1. WoolenSailsMay 13, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    I always love seeing your quilts, you do such beautiful work. I really love the new one, that is something I would love to make.

    Debbie

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  2. audreyMay 13, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    Both of your quilts are gorgeous! Love your work.:)

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  3. Every StitchMay 13, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    You are steaming ahead there Dorothy - lovely finish. And I just love your choice of sashing for Sutton Grange - very fresh with lots of movement!

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  4. Carole~Quilter on the hillMay 13, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    Both quilts are beautiful! Love the colours in your Sutton Grange, the sashing fabric looks stunning.

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  5. PatMay 13, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    Dorothy I always enjoy seeing your quilts they are so beautiful. I love the Sutton Grange the fabrics you have chose are just right.

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  6. quilting JeannetMay 13, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    Wow, love this quilt, very nice colours.

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  7. Kleine VingersMay 13, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    I like both quilts, the more modern one is so fresh and Di ford's designs are great and i like the colors you chose.
    Greetings

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  8. SueMay 13, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    Funny how we never seem to like working with fabric that's 'not me' but pretty sure when its quilted you will be happier.
    Loving the border fabric you have chosen for your Sutton Grange.

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  9. SusanMay 13, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    I think your finish looks great, but it is hard to work with brighter fabrics when you love the reproductions. Sutton grange is looking magnificent, the green is a good choice.

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  10. LindaMay 14, 2014 at 3:26 AM

    I LOVE Sutton Grange! What a beauty :)

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  11. ChantalMay 14, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    Amazing quilt! Love your Sutton Grange. Congrats on your finish. Sorry to hear you are not in love with it because it looks perfect to me.

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  12. LoriMay 14, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    The top quilt doesn't look like a typical quilt you would make, although it is nice to try new things and re-affirm what you really do love.
    The border is really lovely! Nice work!

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  13. pandchintzMay 14, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    I love the Sandra Boyle one - the fabrics are fabulous!!

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  14. MarieMay 17, 2014 at 10:42 PM

    Your Sandra Boyle quilt is great. A nice wide border might add the depth that you are missing...

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