Monday, 30 June 2014

Folded Dreams Quilt, Hexies and Clam Shells.

Whilst I love to machine-stitch patchwork I am so thrilled and satisfied that I have finished my very first, completely hand stitched, quilt. 
 "Folded Dreams" 
and here it is in all it's glory. 
Inside one of the Japanese Folded squares I have hidden a tiny note from me for my family. 
I love the way this technique provides the wadding, and backing too, all in one process.
It was so therapeutic to stitch and the squares have been made in so many places on my travels, over the last few months since I started.
 Travelling to Brighton, on the plane to Germany, trips to the supermarket, days out, dodging World Cup TV, all produced squares and the end result is this quilt.
It has taken me slightly less than three months to complete, during time which I would otherwise have been twiddling my thumbs or scratching my head for something to do, so, that's a worthwhile result!
Now I think I will start another one soon in fabrics of a brighter colours.
This colour palette was joined at random apart from selecting darker shades for the outer edge.

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16 comments:

  1. Sylvia/LittleTreasures30 June 2014 at 07:06

    Oh Jo...this is a true "Little Treasure" it is beautiful. Love the design and beautiful colors. Thanks for sharing

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  2. Anonymous30 June 2014 at 09:03

    So very beautiful, a true keepsake to treasure.

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  3. Dotty Jo30 June 2014 at 09:57

    I used to handstitch quilts myself Jo so I know what a labour of love this quilt will have been. IT LOOKS AMAZING! Jo x

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  4. cockney blonde30 June 2014 at 10:25

    Jo that is so beautiful and I got to see some of those squares IRL. Who do the shoes belong to???

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  5. Carol Q30 June 2014 at 10:50

    just gorgeous Jo - what an interesting pattern. I totally agree - can't be idle - have to make something every day.

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  6. Lynne30 June 2014 at 11:23

    Really beautiful, Jo, and I love your colour scheme. And now you are doing a clam-sell, I have been thinking about this for years - but haven't got any further with it. Good luck! Hours of patient hand-stitching ahead, but so enjoyable. Lxx

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  7. Helen30 June 2014 at 11:31

    ooh, Jo, what a stunning quilt you've produced, it is absolutely gorgeous.

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  8. Carola Bartz30 June 2014 at 20:43

    Hand stitched in only three months? I am quite speechless. I love the shell motif as well - lovely fabric.

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  9. mamapez51 July 2014 at 07:27

    Your quilt is beautiful Jo. I love the folded squares, and the way you can take it everywhere to add a little bit more. It is a treasure to last for a very long time.
    The cushion will be equally beautiful too! Kate xx

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  10. Paul B1 July 2014 at 08:55

    Absolutely, jaw droppingly impressive and breathtaking Jo. How you managed to do this in only three months too. The colours are beautiful. It's gorgeous draped over the chair. I agree too with that urge to create something every day :) Pxx

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  11. Paul B1 July 2014 at 08:55

    Absolutely, jaw droppingly impressive and breathtaking Jo. How you managed to do this in only three months too. The colours are beautiful. It's gorgeous draped over the chair. I agree too with that urge to create something every day :) Pxx

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  12. shazsilverwolf1 July 2014 at 09:03

    The quilt is gorgeous Jo, ans those clamshells are amazing. Hugs, Shaz xx

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  13. Twiglet2 July 2014 at 11:01

    What a beautiful quilt Jo and such a lovely design. The clam shell cushion is another unusual one too. You are like us - never waste a moment when you can fill your time with a crafty activity. x Jo

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  14. Neet3 July 2014 at 01:29

    You will never ever be accused of having idle fingers. This is beautiful. Loved the individual squares when you showed them but this is fab. Well done matey! We need another day out as you must need fabric by now LOL (big joke)
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  15. tilly12 July 2014 at 05:35

    the quilt looks beautiful and in three months!! a cute pattern for the cushion cover as well..... busy you lol xx

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  16. Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson12 July 2014 at 11:27

    I agree that a little bit each day is necessary. For me it might just be cutting to prep for a project.

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