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!
Yay for liberation - good for you stepping outside the box!! This will make a wonderful quilt!
ReplyDeleteThis block is stunning!!!! I don't think I have seen selvage edges in the liberated style. Looks Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHilarious that your hubby pointed out not straight lines! ha! great start!
ReplyDeleteVery eye-catching! I can't wait to see a few blocks together. This is going to be a gorgeous quilt!
ReplyDeleteLooks good. I can't wait to see the finished quilt
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs Gina xxx
Love it! (Push Don down the stairs)
ReplyDeleteI'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
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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