just a sweet quilt
2012
After a really tiring week, a week of stiff neck, aching head and vertigo, today finally felt a wee bit more normal. The neck did stiffen as the day progressed – and on came the headache and vertigo again – but for the first time since finishing placement last week, I almost felt like Lily. Such an improvement in the state of things here in Bootville called for sewing. Of the patchwork variety. Using a charm pack of sweet water 5″ squares Mum brought me home from Canada.
And it was good. It went like this …
Then this …
Then this …
Then this …
And at last this …
Which came together like this …
And ended up like this …
But there was no sun left in our back garden – nor our front – and I wanted to see those rich oranges and pinks sparkle, so I took it out to the tram stop, which was gloriously bathed in the setting western sun.
Kind of lost its ironed look along the way, but oh how it glowed :-)
By then I was getting into the grittiness of the urban footpath look – mind you, I did kick the banana peel, pepsi can and juice box out of the photo – they simply didn’t work – but the fire hydrant was looking on wistfully, so she had a turn with the quilt …
And then I chucked it on the grass for good measure …
Mmmhmm! I do like it. It has a lovely summery look – I am looking forward to spending hours in dappled summer sunlight, a book on my lap – or some handwork, my family nearby … ah yes! We are so ready to finish up this super fast, super busy year and move on into the summer holidays.
Yes please!
Oh, and I did pull out a blanket from the stash … but I’m thinking it might need something lighter – some cotton batting and a softly smooth cotton back. More summery. Hmmm … but this is Melbourne.
Still thinking.
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Such pretty colors. What a nice gift from your mom. When I make a baby quilt, I use flannel to back it and no batting. The flannel is just the right thickness for a little warmth without being too heavy and thick.
Your quilt has a very cheerful look and surely just the thing for summer. You deserve a good weekend after such a horrid week. Take care!
Hi Lily
Your quilt is lovely. Especially like how you’ve done the border fabric with the two colours.
It is difficult to go wrong with patchwork quilts – they always seem to be a comforting, soul-soothing sort of stitching. Such lovely colors to herald in your summer. Here we are happy to release the heat of summer and welcome a glorious fall.