Monday, January 20, 2014

When it's hot - Sew

We are all breathing a sigh of relief now that the weather has changed from unbelievably hot to our much cooler but more normal summer weather. I think most people living in Melbourne, Aus  melted during our four days of over 40C temperatures this last week. Yesterday dropped to 19C which felt a tad cold but today at 24C is beautiful. Long may this last.
It gave me the time though, to sit with the Air conditioning ON , to watch the Tennis and Sew. I started Di Ford's BOM , in Quiltmania. and here is a picture of what I have done so far. If you've seen it in the magazine you'll notice I've used a different fabric for my Broderie Perse. I'm already making a quilt with the Chintz fabrics and didn't want two with the same. The places where the ring of scallops sits, I've marked with an iron-off pen so they won't show once I have them placed  - and pressed. The background is a creamier colour than is showing in the photo, too.
 
 
 
and I'm still working with the Chintz and the hexies. It's turning out quite bright.
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

10 comments:

Lida said...

It just looks fabulous and as always you are so quick! Enjoy,
Lida

David said...

OMG thi sis SOOOOO beautiful. I am also making this quilt by Di Ford. Just received my kit. I have tea-dyed the chintz and am ready to do broderie perse for the first time. Congratulations on yours. I just love it!

Susan said...

It's looking wonderful, good to see something beautiful coming out of the hot weather!

Heather said...

I can't wait to see more of you Chintz projects. I am looking for that new Quiltmania magazine but have been unable to find it yet. I would love to try the Di Ford mystery.

Cissa K said...

Love your fabric. I just got my magazine and I will use a different fabric too. Thanks for sharing your beautiful center.

Linda said...

Dorothy, you have a wonderful eye for selecting just the right fabrics and colors. Your projects are always a treat to see.

WoolenSails said...

That is gorgeous, the fabrics you are using work beautifully with the design.

Debbie

Lori said...

So glad the weather has cooled for you all down under. What a lovely center your BOm will be! I'm really loving the bright hexies as well.

pandchintz said...

They're looking very good!!

Nancy in MT said...

Look how tiny your stems are. It's going to be a beautiful quilt. Stay cool.

Nancy