The husband is a Master Gardner, so now they are going to collect antique quilts that relate to gardens. Isn't this one lovely?
When you have a chance, go check out Megan's blog. She has four Aunt Millie blocks on it and they are gorgeous. Her blog name is really cute too.
With Passion, Carrie P.
Seek not good from without, seek it within yourselves, or you will never find it. Epictetus
13 comments:
I always love seeing Amish quilts...I have Amish ancestry! And the blocks on Megan's blog were delightful as well! As always, thanks for sharing!
i love the colors in the first amish quilt...so muted and purply...megan's blocks are great!
So beautiful! And what could be better than to hear of their history. Quilts and history are my favorite combination!
Carrie, I have a question for you. I would like to make this chubby chick applique quilt. It's very simple ... just little 6 inche blocks with a nice simple round chick on it. My question is this: how would you choose to applique them on? Do you use that sticky fusable stuff and then buttonhole stitch? Or do you turn the ends under and buttonhole stitch? Or would you turn the ends under and sort of do a running stitch?
I was afraid about turning the ends under because I thought I would lose my nice curve. But than if I leave a raw edge, won't that look a bit unfinished and rough? I'm just not sure and would love you imput if you get a moment. Thanks a bunch ... even if you don't get time!
Smiles,
Lea
Amish quilts are beautiful. I've been watching Megan's progress on her Aunt Millie's blocks so I need to check out what she's done!
I love the simplicity of Amish quilts. I also love going to Amish Country in Ohio. Great fabric shops.
These are so gorgeous. I love the history behind these works of art. Thanks for sharing.
Teresa
I thought it was funny that after hand quilting such a masterpiece, one quilter attached their binding by machine
Carrie,
What pretty quilts, thanks for sharing.
Oh you lucky girl. I love hearing about history of quilts. I was raised near Amish country so I especially love their heritage. I have a couple sample blocks to make that are Amish related in design. Thank you so much for sharing these photos.
The quilts were amazing! It was a fantastic program.
Nice quilts! I used to live in an Amish area in Ohio and have a couple of quilts hand quilted by them. I live near Asheville NC now and noticed you live in NC as well. Are we close???
I grew up in Amish country in Pennsylvania. I remember the people and the quilts so well. I love that folksy mix of the plain colors. They make beautiful quilts. The last time I was there I wanted to buy a quilt top but it was very pricey so I keep thinking I should just make one!
wow...i just LOVE these..simple and elegant too!!
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