Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Photos

I had only ever taken one photo of my Mary Mannakee although it hangs in my Living Room on a quilt holder and I see it every day. Forgetting just how large this quilt is and not having helpers to hold it up the photos are of it on the floor.
 
 
 
 
 



 
Six years old and I still haven't unpicked and  sewn the date the right way up! In the class I went to the other participants didn't like the original centre so it was changed. This is a Summer Throw and does not have wadding, backing fabric or quilting. I stitched the blocks and borders together using French seams so there are no raw edges The outer edge has a 1/4" hem.

 
 
 
 
 
 

18 comments:

Susan said...

There is an amazing amount of work.....it's beautiful.

Sue said...

Really really beautiful Quilt Dorothy.

Anne Marieke said...

Absolutely beautiful. Love your colours.

Chantal said...

Great job!!! It is just beautiful. I am sure it took a lot of time to make this big quilt but it was worth it. It's just beeeeeaaauutiful!!

Linda said...

Dorothy, I am in awe every time I see a photo of your Mary Mannakee. It is so lovely. And I appreciate that you shared how you constructed it.

Janet said...

It's just stunning Dorothy and now we can enjoy it on your blog header.

Frances Leate said...

This is a really beautiful quilt. Take care.

WoolenSails said...

That is such a beautiful quilt and beautiful applique work. I have pattern I want to make and need to slow down and take the time to do more detailed appliqués.

Debbie

Mary said...

Beautiful, gorgeous, awesome!!! There's just not much else to say about it! Thank you for posting all the photos.

audrey said...

Absolutely beautiful! You do such wonderful work. Always love your applique.:)

Lida said...

A very special quilt it is and such a beauty! Greetings
Lida

Wanda - Scraphappy Blended Quilter said...

How lovely to see your Mary Mannakee work. I have the pattern and have made a couple blocks to go with my eclectic Baltimore style collection. It is so awesome to see your many photos on your blog of beautiful quilts. You are an amazing and prolific quilter/appliquer!

Nancy said...

Wow! It's gorgeous. I have heard of summer quilts that have a backing but no batting but I had never thought of making a quilt with neither backing or batting. It would be perfect for summer!

Lori said...

It is absolutely gorgeous Dorothy!!

Karen said...

Love, love, love this quilt!

Sharm said...

How lovely is this quilt, and how nice to drop by and visit with you after my long absence from blog land. Hugs, sharm

Jane in Cumbria said...

Wonderful photos! Such a beautiful quilt!

jjthor said...

Lovely quilt!!