vendredi 25 avril 2014

Hello from Paris

The big hexagon top is finished , love it love it ! 
Handquilting would be a too tough job , batting is not a good option too , or perhaps some light flanellette.
The borderfabric is sturdy , a heavy cotton for upholstery or curtains , so it will end up as a tied quilt , now looking for a backing , let me see what's availabable at the marché St. Pierre.

Then the second border of Mountmellick , still without the little flowers on the beige corners , but that will be a matter of hours ,waiting for the third border , the next issue of Quiltmania should arrive within days.
The third border will be mainly appliqué too i was told.....


I was  lucky last week :
went to my junkshop , and found this antique cashmere shawl , i suppose the background , a sad shade of antracite gray , was once black , or maybe a dark green.
I imagine the for corners a a center for a medallion quilt , and the smaller parts worked in blocks. There are no holes in the parts i want to use ,but it's OLD ,so even if it will be a quilt one day , it has to be treated with care.....
Payed a euro for it , good deal huh??



And with the cashmere shawl this pillowcase came home and i use it, because nothing can compare the soft feel of real linen....
I went to Nantes yesterday, had a wonderful day and will show you pictures from the fair.
Have a good weekend , Will V in Paris


11 commentaires:

Nifty Quilts a dit…

Congratulations! Your hexie quilt is stunning. It will be wonderful with ties. Many other beautiful inspirations here too!

martine a dit…

Je hexjes zijn mooi geworden en een mooie rand.
Goed idee om niet van alle top's quilts te maken maar er een mooie voering achter te zetten.
Lost een ruimte probleem op.

Rebecca in AK a dit…

Congratulations on finishing you hexie quilt!! It is beautiful! Your mystery quilt is looking fantastic! And that shawl! What a wonderful find!! I look forward to seeing what you do with it.

Pebblyn a dit…

That is a beautiful shawl. And beautiful hex top!

Pebblyn a dit…

Pebblyn is my daughter. Am on ipad. Francoise.

Chantal a dit…

C'est tellement beau. The hexy quilt is adorable. I am sure you will make a stunning quilt with that shawl. Beautiful little treasures you have fun. Thanks for sharing.

Hester a dit…

Wat een prachtige sjaal, en die hexjes, ben benieuwd naar het eind resultaat.

Quiltlia a dit…

Wat een mooie hexjesquilt en een hele mooie rand.
Veel plezier op je zoektocht naar een achterkant.
Groetjes Lia

Inge a dit…

Wat is de hexagontop mooi geworden! Je bent lekker op jacht geweest naar allemaal mooie spullen. De sjaal en het kussensloop zijn prachtig.

Lori a dit…

What a deal on the shawl! Your quilts are so pretty.

Phyllis a dit…

The hexagon top is gorgeous! All the different fabrics are beautiful and that border is a perfect way to finish it off, what a great find. Same with your Mountmellick, that blue fabric makes it so vibrant!