I got on with the binding yesterday and it didn't take too long in the end. I really love it now it's finished. It's got that lovely soft vintage-y feel you get with old linens that have been well used, and the pretty bits of embroidery now get to be seen, rather than sit in a cupboard .
It wasn't the easiest thing to photograph, being very pale, but I think I captured the feel of it.
Here it's just finished and ironed nice and smooth!
After a wash and tumble it's lovely and crinkly, though I think it might be better ironed if it's used on a table. Can't decide!
The back is an old white tablecloth, just the right size. The quilting is quite minimal, just a couple of lines either side of each row as I didn't want to go over the embroidery.
Looks like we've seen the end of summer, there's a nip in the air today. I'm off to dig out the winter duvet :)
xxx
This quilt is just so lovely! And your photos are stunning.
ReplyDeleteLove it, and so envious! Maybe one day... Your photos are great.
ReplyDeletePatricia x
That's so beautiful, really, really lovely.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful!
ReplyDeleteReally lovely, such subtle beautiful colors. Great job,
ReplyDeleteMeredith
It's absolutely gorgeous. Great job. :o)
ReplyDeletebeautiful :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely, lovely! What did you quilt it with? Ada :)
ReplyDeleteHi Ada, I didn't use anything fancy, just white Sylko cotton thread.
DeleteIt is so beautiful Debbie! I love the pale Scandinavian type colours. Well done! You've given me such inspiration!
ReplyDeleteA stunning quilt! If you ever grew tired of it, I know someone who would give it a good home!
ReplyDeleteJune
It is absolutely lovely - so soft and pretty!
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
WOW!!!!
ReplyDeleteLuv Jane XX
Me encánta el resultado es ideal y las fotos son preciosas.Un saludo
ReplyDeleteJust GORGEOUS! Thanks for all the photos! Very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteCheery wave from Bev
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Beautiful - how long did it take you from start to finish?
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine, I started it a couple of months ago but kept getting distracted by other things! The piecing, quilting and binding only took about a day each though.
DeleteIt's lovely! So pale and pretty, and i love the simple quilting.
ReplyDeleteSo, so pretty - it's so fresh and lovely. Is that a Cabbages & Roses fabric you used too? xx
ReplyDeleteNo I don't think so. I used a couple of similar flowery bits but can't remember where they came from!
DeleteLove the quilt! You should NEVER iron a quilt, please don't consider it.
ReplyDeleteNo, I've got used to it now. It did seem very crumpled at first but it's smoothed a little and feels lovely and soft now :)
DeleteYour quilt is so lovely and such a good idea to use old white tablecloth it fits it so well.
ReplyDeleteSarah x
Oh, your quilt came out so beautifully!! I love it! Happy sweet weekend to you! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower of you delightful blog. I absolute love the linen quilt and have to admit I covet it. I look forward to reading more.
ReplyDeleteWow, your quilt is absolutely stunning! I can't take my eyes off it. AMAZING.
ReplyDeleteLeah
Wow your quilt is so beautiful and suits the bench when you put it on it
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING WORK
Wow, that really is the most beautiful thing. I LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet quilt. I love how you've used the embroidered pieces, it's quite divine. I have in mind to make a quilt from some lovely embroidered teatowels my Mum made for her glory box and never used. This may just inspire me to begin it (although I really shouldn't, not just yet!!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous and versatile quilt, gorgeous!! Lizzie
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is a delight! I love how you included embroidered patches, so pretty, and your photos are wonderful too :)
ReplyDeleteHave a happy week!
Helen x
I love this one, definitely a vintage look.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt, and a really lovely use of material.
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie. I am Shari, one of your followers, I think your quilts are absolutey G O R G E O U S! I used to quilt a lot about a year ago but gave my hand at crochet and have been stuck ever since. Yours surly have given me lots of inspiration to start back up again! Beautiful, just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteShari!