This quilt has been hanging in my office for several years and I just began to notice the tabs on top for hanging are causing a bit of stress on it. So I'll take it down and make a proper hanging sleeve for it. In the meantime, I'll find another quilt for its place. Even quilts need a rest now and then.
It is all hand applique and hand embroidered.
It is about 50" by 60" and has hung in two quilt shows--one of them juried.
Some of the rick rack is from my oldest stash and has yellowed a bit. I like the effect.
Here you can see the very tight/small stippling on the background. It kind of puffed the aprons out. There are quilting circles on the red with white dots inner border and stippling on the black/red/white outer border. Using the same border fabric for the binding helps the eye move across the aprons.
I think I used a single thread and a straw needle to applique the apron above. The stitching is teeny tiny.
The upper apron on the dress hangs loosely from the quilt. It, too, was stitched in the same manner.
It's a Lori Holt pattern. She blogs at Bee in my Bonnet and here is her pattern at her Etsy shop.
It is all hand applique and hand embroidered.
It is about 50" by 60" and has hung in two quilt shows--one of them juried.
Some of the rick rack is from my oldest stash and has yellowed a bit. I like the effect.
Here you can see the very tight/small stippling on the background. It kind of puffed the aprons out. There are quilting circles on the red with white dots inner border and stippling on the black/red/white outer border. Using the same border fabric for the binding helps the eye move across the aprons.
I think I used a single thread and a straw needle to applique the apron above. The stitching is teeny tiny.
The upper apron on the dress hangs loosely from the quilt. It, too, was stitched in the same manner.
It's a Lori Holt pattern. She blogs at Bee in my Bonnet and here is her pattern at her Etsy shop.
Wow, that is just beautiful. I love all the little details you put into it. Such as the eggs and bacon. And the embroidery so tiny and perfect. Just love it.
ReplyDeleteMarcy that is the cutest little quilt! I love the aprons and the embroidered details and rickrack, not to mention the scalloped edge.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very cute and unique design! I like quilts that are out of the ordinary theme/pattern!
ReplyDeleteSoooo cute!!! That is a lot of work - but looks so worth it. What a great job you did. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love all those little aprons, they are so adorable! And all that work you put into it--amazing! That's a real gem and I'm glad I got to see it. Thanks for taking so many pictures to see all the detail.
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ReplyDeleteFound you on Freemotion linky party. Love your apron quilt! I have made lots of aprons maybe I should make an apron quilt now!! I am linked up to quilts and cows.
Those Aprons are sooooo sweet! So much detail in each one. And oh the quilting is just wonderful how it makes those aprons look like they are hanging on a line drying in the sun outside. Love it!
ReplyDeleteIncredible work. What a gorgeous quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet quilt and love all the aprons! Thanks for sharing.
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That is such an adorable apron quilt! All the little details really make it fun. It's something you could look at and enjoy for a long, long time. Love it!
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