Thursday 23 July 2009

What is that Mother of mine up to now?

I am back to my computer after weeks of travelling around. Spent some nice time catching up with Mum & her quilting. She has been working on this cute little cot quilt for one of my nieces.
It is made from Anna Griffin's 'Mackenzie' fabrics. We pinned it ready for quilting late last night.
We struck some trouble when we realised we hadn't purchased enough backing fabric. But with a little creative improvisation (& a whole lot of inspiration from here and here) we cut up every tiny scrap of left over fabric from the quilt top & pieced the back!
I really love it! And there is something very satisfying about using every last smidgeon of fabric in a project. I will post some better photos when Mum finishes the quilting. No pressure Mum!
So, I'm back to my poor neglected little blog. Now to get back to my sewing machine! Love to you and yours, Bloom x

16 comments:

  1. What a sweet quilt and I just love pieced backs.

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  2. We've missed you Ros!

    Your Mums quilt looks gorgeous, that star block is such a favourite of mine.
    Janelle xx

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  3. Love the quilt and the fabric. The backing looks great!

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  4. love those little bunnies. & it's nice to hear that others run out of materials too. I'm the worst for buying too little. Can't wait to see it finished!

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  5. The quilt is darling and you can't go wrong with inspiration from those two gals!

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  6. What an adorable quilt! I love how you finished the back.

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  7. Mumma Bloom is making a beautiful quilt there.........and the back looks great.........better get back to you stitching now........take care......

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  8. Love the bunnies and lions, how cute!! And the backing looks FABULOUS!!!
    Hugs,
    Joy :o)

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  9. It is nice to "see" you again. I love those fabrics and the back also :)

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  10. It's nice to have you back. What a lovely quilt and the back is great.

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  11. Great to have you back! That cot quilt is so pretty.

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  12. Well your mummy has done it again Bloom...very nice....glad to see you back safe and sound...Peg xx

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  13. magic quilt! Love the pieced back - how lucky to have a quilting Mum!

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  14. Oh...I missed you...so happy your back. Lovely fabrics and quilt.

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  15. thats such a cute quilt! lucky little person !! i thought you may have been sick, i love to read your blog.

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  16. Oh, cute cute cute!!! Love the fabrics too - lucky you to have a quilting mom :)

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