Monday 26 January 2009

A Finish, Celtic Connections


In September 2007 I went to a Pat Archibald workshop on working with foils. This is the result. It started as a kit of fabric, bias tape, backing , batting and foils, with a sheet of a pattern and some celtic motifs. There were various colours of kits and I chose this autumny one no doubt influenced by the time of year. I also picked the motif from the selection provided. I got my binding from my stash as I didn't like the one with the kit, which was a plain dark green same as in border. It's taken me till now to finish because I stalled on quilting the foiled motif. All those unders and overs put me off and yet once I started it didn't take long. Anyway, here I share with you the finished article. One WIP down a billion to go,LOL.. Not really my sort of thing but it was a learning curve and it will look nice put up in September. For the moment I'm looking towards spring :))

7 comments:

  1. its really nice! You will love the colors again in the fall

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  2. I love the colors.
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  3. Beautiful, Elly! I love it.
    BTW, your new blog make-over is wonderful. My goodness but you've been a busy gal! :).

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  4. Beautiful, Elly! Isn't it great to have one less UFO??!! I'm doing a few myself at the moment!!

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  5. italian quilt contest, unbelieveble pics before contest time line
    http://picasaweb.google.it/dreamquilter1/ItalianInternationalQuiltContest2009PrimaveraENellAria#

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  6. Thank you 'Dream' that was real eye candy.
    But who are you? LOL. :D
    Elly

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  7. Elly, I love your Celtic quilt!!! Love the colors, too. nicely done!

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