It’s been a while since I’ve had something to say on the blog that I couldn’t just whack up on Instagram, but here it is.
This quilt idea came to me last October, while I was on the way to a job interview (no, I didn’t get it, but it turns out that was for the best). It was a quick sketch with some very strong and definite requirements (hand applique, dense quilting, just the tiniest bit of colour) that went on to bug me and pick away at me in my sleep.
I had a lot of shit to get done and no time to spare for a good few months, during which the idea just would not shut up and go away. And then there was QuiltCon, and it turns out that being forced to wait was pretty much the best thing that could have happened. I came back inspired and with a new appreciation of what it means to put your all into something. To try your hardest to make it perfect. It’s a new thing for me – until now I’ve been all about getting ideas out of my head and into fabric as quickly as possible.
This one was all about the process.
And during that process, as (weirdly) happens quite often for me, the quilt named itself. Blood of my blood. It’s a part of me, and represents so much that I can’t even begin to put into words.
So, pick your favourite cheesy saying:
Patience is a virtue. Take your time. All good things come to those who wait.
all credit to Chawne and her Snatch for the quilting inspiration
It’s all good.
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Awesome sauce!
Awesome sauce!
It's so amaze balls that Collette had to leave two comments – the same! But it is one of my favs of yours – well worth the wait! Most excellent
Truly beautiful… the really good ones never shut up do they!!! Great concept, flawless execution.
Phenomenal. I can't wait to see this one at person at QuiltCon. Because I am sure it will end up in the show there if you submit it!
Just, wow!
Loved watching this come together on IG. Thank you for sharing! It is Awesome!
Just stunning!! And a good reminder, thank you.
You are so clever!:-) It's beautiful – love that little line of red stitching disappearing off over the binding.
Good things come to those who wait! And are patient. And are clever. And skilled. And lovely xxxx
Absolutely fantastic, this is so gorgeous! Good for you, for putting yourself into it so fully!
It's all good, and it's all amazing! I so envy your ability to see something from brain to finished, and quilted exquisitely, product. Will you adopt me? 😎
xo Linda
It's extraordinarily beautiful 🙂
I'm in that shit-get-this-idea-down-NOW mode, I much prefer the idea of progressing, this is proper art
Gorgeous and very contemplative.
still and edgy at the same time… lovely
Absolutely beautiful. You are so talented and creative.
Bit too much colour for me but overall it's quite nice 😉
It's wonderful!
Lovely. A beautiful showcase of quilting.
Nice to hear you slowed down and enjoyed the process. Want to join the "dark side" of hand sewing and slow down some more? 🙂
It is stunning, and I can tell how much of yourself you put into it. I absolutely adore you.
I'd love to share a photo of your quilt in an upcoming presentation I'm doing on the use of neutral fabric. I'd credit you of course! Let me know if you'd be open to that. Thanks! Debbie/aquilterstable@gmail.com
I haven't read a blog post in over a year, and wanted to see what one of my fave people was up to (good to see I'm not the only one who's fallen off the blogging bandwagon!!), and I'm so glad I did. You never disappoint – and this is just incredible. Brilliant post. Miss our email chats lady!!