Thursday, 10 March 2016

Antique crosses

Today I have been quilting my friend's grandmothers quilt.   We think the fabrics are abut 1960/70 and Cheryl must have had the top about 20 years.


I quilted the top with a variegated blue and used bottom line in the bobbin.  The batting was Pellon 100% cotton bought when Cheryl was in the US last year.  The top was constructed by machine but the fabrics are quite lightweight and the washing was a bit stretchy so it was quite a job to make sure it was square at the end.  

The backing was pieced by Cheryl as she didn't have a large enough piece.  The fabric was a mint green marble by Benartex and a cream centre.  I have squared it up ready for Cheryl to bind.   A job well done - thanks for privilege of completing this quilt for your family Cheryl




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