Lucy and wash-away …
Robyn R
I’ve been through a significant phase of loving Lucy Boston’s ‘Patchwork of the Cross’, which I think began my adventures in fussy-cutting holes in fabric! I’d read and loved her ‘Greenknowe’ series of books as a child, but at that time didn’t have a clue about her patchwork. Such a talented lady now much admired for her handwork, and if you’re interested, have a look at my Pinterest collection of ‘Patchwork of the Cross’ from patchworkers around the world.
Using a few fat quarters that caught my eye to experiment with, there are now a couple of table runners in the collection. Lisa at ‘Sunset Seams’ made acrylic templates in 1.5″ size - as I prefered both a larger size than the standard 1″ and to hand-piece at that time - another phase on the journey! (Have you been through this phase too?)
This one has sat around unquilted just waiting for the right time - and so it seems that’s now! Also in the cupboard is some of ‘Matilda’s Own Aqua Web’ ready for playtime. Saw this used - way back when - for quilting, and pulled it out to have a go. What design to use on the block reminded me that’s exactly why it’s been waiting so long. So bit the bullet, and drew on paper a ‘feather’, then flipped and traced it onto the Aqua Web, placed the web on the block and started stitching.
This is not a tearaway, where you have to pick out bits from under stitches, this is a wash-away, so into the washing machine it went (along with a colour catcher just in case). A bit of a nervous wait until it came out - but it worked!
So that’s another one done and dusted - plenty more in the pile, it’s a case of which one pushes and juggles it’s way to the top. How’s your pile doing - any dints in it yet?
Cheers
Robyn
Nice words and this is inspiration to pull out my own Lucy Boston pattern book and make some more blocks. Your blocks and quilting are awesome.
Love it regards Pinky
Very nice, the quilting really gives the piece zing. Didn’t know you were such a skilled d quilter 👍
Very nice, the quilting really gives the block zing 👍didn’t know you were such a talented quilter