Tie-front Dress Progress

I have finished the tie-front bodice inspired by the Pattern Magic books. I made it up in a reproduction 1950s style cotton quilting fabric. Just need to decide on the skirt style now. I'm thinking pleated or gathered.






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Finished Star Pieced-Patchwork Cushion

Finally completed the hand quilting and made up into a cushion.






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Hand Quilting

So I'm making progress on my stars... trying a little bit of hand-quilting using my new cotton batting. Haven't quite got the knack of the delicate touch, but I'm practising!

☺ Intercourse Purchases ☺

Helena and I took a road trip to Intercourse, where we ate the most amazing crab cakes and bought the loveliest fabrics. Moda's Sugar Pop is to die for! I also couldn't resist some more repro feedsacks... must have been in a green mood!

I have no idea what I will do with these. For now, I am just happy looking at them!

Dresden Plate

Since my fabric-filled trip to Pennsylvania, I have wondered what to do with my feedsack repros from Zooks Dry Goods Store in Intercourse. Many of the 1930s quilt designs are based on the dresden plate/ wedding band designs. I found this modern version and was inspired by the idea of using a block as an art piece. I spent yesterday creating a template and coming up with my first prototype. I am so in love with these fabrics!

Pennsylvania Purchases

✂ Fabric, Fabric, Fabric! Wow, what an amazing array of fabric shops in Pennsylvania! This is a selection of the purchases I made out there.

Checks and Seersuckers from JoAnn

Repro feedsack fabrics from Intercourse (Zooks)

Vintage-look fabrics from Strasburg

More vintage-look fabrics from Intercourse (Zooks)

Thrifted Ikat and patchwork square (Pennsylvania Dutch Country)