My Adventures In The Attic, And Other Places...

Last Saturday I was hunting for something I thought might be in the attic. I didn't find what I was searching for, but I did find a couple of quilts! This one I made for my son in 1992, he had it stored in the attic with some of his belongings and I decided it needed a label and a good washing. This technique, Circular Patchwork, a version of "Cathedral Window" (or, more accurately, a modern adaptation of "Orange Peel") was popular at our LQS at that time, the pattern was created by a shop owner in Wytheville, VA. It's entirely machine done and has no batting, but rather a layer of muslin in the middle. After top-stitching the circles together it's done and ready for the bed! I made a series of these- another one I made for our daughter was an autograph keepsake quilt, comprised of bright pastels, her friends signed inside the frames with Pigma pens.


I carried this quilt to the laundry room and was considering how I'd make, and where I'd attach, the label when I discovered this: (horror!)
evidence of chewing along three of the edge circles. I suspected my grand-dogger, my suspicions were later confirmed; yes, she had "loved" this quilt a little too much in her puppyhood! I knew I could fix it, I saw this as a challenge and I immediately began planning a trip to "fabric mecca", it was time. Quiltkeemosabe and I usually make pilgrimages twice annually, it's located one hundred miles away and is ALL fabric in a store the size of a discount department store. People literally travel from all over the country, even by charter tour buses! I knew I'd be able to match these muted solids as the Kona Cotton selection is vast there. I began composing a list in my head of other needed items. Quiltkeemosabe was more than happy to accompany me, I knew she would be. Off we went, yesterday was the day! We had a lovely time, a great visit in the car to and fro, a superb lunch together and "goodies" to bring home and admire. All except for one, the star of the show! When I got home I quickly noticed the above pictured quilt was missing! It couldn't be, but yes, I'd left the tote bag with the quilt inside at our destination! I phoned. They had it at the front desk, they'd be happy to hold it for me. All I had was my three matching fabrics (and other treasures). I suppose in all the excitement (!) I'd left it on, or near, the cutting table there. Luckily, our son needs to go to a location halfway between here and there today, we've decided we'll ride together and go a little farther to retrieve "our" quilt. I'm already planning to pick up one more item I was deliberating on, but didn't purchase yesterday, a pretty piece of pink that will become a baby quilt backing... it's the least I can do. After all, I'd hate to "waste" a trip!

What about the other quilt I found last week in the attic?
Stay tuned!
~another post for another day~

Life is Good!