Friday, August 13, 2010

Inspired to Start a New Project!

Yesterday, I went to see the Gee's Bend quilt exhibit at the London Convention Centre (London, Ontario, Canada) with a group of quilters. I will do another post later this weekend with pictures of the quilts I saw. As you know, I have been thinking about doing a selvage quilt for quite a while. I have quite a collection: I have made a couple of selvage projects including a post card and a sewing stool seat cover. Last Christmas, my husband gave me this book:
Today, after thinking about the quilts I saw yesterday, I took the book off my bookshelf and decided to make a liberated selvage quilt inspired by a quilt layout I saw at the quilt show yesterday. I used a muslin foundation for each quarter block. The block is my version of Freddy Moran and Gwen Marston's Liberated Wedding Ring block. Here is my first block.
When I showed my husband, he immediately told me that my selvages were not straight! He would have a hard time being a liberated quilter! I hope to make a few more blocks later this weekend. It is supposed to be very hot again which means it is good weather for staying inside my air conditioned house and sewing!

7 comments:

  1. Yay for liberation - good for you stepping outside the box!! This will make a wonderful quilt!

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  2. This block is stunning!!!! I don't think I have seen selvage edges in the liberated style. Looks Fabulous!

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  3. Hilarious that your hubby pointed out not straight lines! ha! great start!

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  4. Very eye-catching! I can't wait to see a few blocks together. This is going to be a gorgeous quilt!

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  5. Looks good. I can't wait to see the finished quilt

    Love and hugs Gina xxx

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  6. Love it! (Push Don down the stairs)

    I'm yet saving selvedges for you -- I have a mug nearly full on my desk now....though it looks like you have plenty for just the time being!! LOL

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  7. Looks good Gail! I cut off my Kaffee Fassett selvages yesterday and hope to do something with that? Another thread catcher? A sewing machine cover? I think I'll keep my selvages straight though LOL

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