I made little set of curtains for my back door. I love looking out on the backyard but when I come into the kitchen after dark in my nightgown I have to walk around in the dark.
They are made from an old linen dresser scarf that I inherited when my Uncle Charlie died about 10 years ago. When I cut it in half it wasn't quite long enough so I added some muslin and a little lace to cover up the seam. I love the knitted lace at the bottom. If you enlarge it you'll see a little daisy I put on the far right side to cover up a hole. (That is the reason it hasn't been used for years.)
Here is a close up of the embroidery. This was either made by my father's mother or one of her 3 sisters. I inherited doilies, and dresser scarves and chair arm covers and tablecloths. I figured it was better to use them than to store them.
I put a couple of borders on this medallion quilt. I think I want some kind of applique on the next round but I haven't decided what it's going to be yet, maybe some more birds. No hurry.
Still working on my red & white. It's a slow go but it will get done in it's own time.
I've made 37 of the 110 blocks I need for the Timeless Treasures quilt. I've got 8 cut out so I'll get busy on them this afternoon.
I've still got plenty of Thimbleberries fabric. I wonder what I had in mind to gather all this fabric. One thing about sewing with it lately. . . I've come to like it all over again.
Well, that's all for the past couple of weeks. I've been sick but I am feeling good now and have some energy to buckle down on this quilt.
Our crocus' are up but that is about all that is blooming so far.
I'm excited to see one of my geranium plants thinks is time to bloom in spite of all the brown outside
Robin
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3 comments:
So sorry you've not been feeling up to par, Robin!!
Those little back door curtains are lovely and isn't it wonderful to use such a piece of memorabilia for them:)))
In my latest block for Dark Days, I have a strip of a fabric that my Mom used to make me a dress that I've been saving --I really don't have many saved items but was happy to use some of this...
I love geraniums (and mums and marigolds)...how neat that yours will bloom for you during these gray days...
hugs, Julierose
i do like the medallion very much....lovely colors...and i agree, use those precious vintage pieces...
I love seeing old linens used in new ways. Your curtains look fabulous! The motif at the bottom is so fun to see. I agree that it's better to use old linens than to store. I used to collect old linens and have basket full, all sitting unused.
Delightful medallion and your red and white quilt is beautiful. Love the angle of the camera's lens.
Now I wish I could see Thimbleberries fabric in person! So glad you have enough to enjoy it for a while.
Your dear geranium. I wonder how plants (especially indoor ones) when when spring is about to arrive, or when it's time to bloom.
I'm glad you're feeling better.
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