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~
Stay tuned!
~another post for another day~
Life is Good!
