“Golden Oldie” Collage
I hardly ever have a chance to quilt for myself, so I decided it was time for a small linen. I started with a 34″ square, drawn thread linen piece from my stash.
I’m so glad I have this wrinkled before shot so you can see the magic that happens. Next, I chose this great “silk society” round (about 10″ in diameter), that I had found in an antique shop.
I always try to do a quick sketch of my plan. Trust me, it’s nothing fancy!
Then the magic begins! I may put in a few registration lines with a blue, water erasable pen, and then I start quilting. I first attached the round embroidered piece in the center by quilting around the edges and outlining the butterfly/heart motifs. I didn’t want to compromise the piece too much, so I kept it simple. The initials in the middle are amazingly stitched and I wanted them to really stand on their own! Those ladies of yesteryear were meticulous in their stitching. I can’t stop admiring the handwork!
Underneath the drawn threadwork I placed a piece of gold lame to make it really pop! The silk embroidery is so pronounced and I wanted to compliment the golds in the thread.
After 10 hours of quilting, here is the big TA-DA!! I cannot tell you how pleased I am with this beauty!
OH, don’t forget the stitched butterflies! These are very subtle, but I like to mimic something from the original linen and this was perfect!
I finished this with an ivory satin binding, added a few crystals and viola!! Enjoy!
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Sue
April 17, 2015
wow, that's gorgeous!
Jak and Will by Stephanie
April 17, 2015
I'm speechless, it's absolutely gorgeous!
bridenet
April 18, 2015
Stunning!
Beautiful workmanship.
Carmen Mays
Dawn
April 18, 2015
So beautiful!
Kelly
April 18, 2015
Thank you so much!
Kelly
April 18, 2015
Thanks Sue!
Kelly
April 18, 2015
Thanks so much Carmen!
Kelly
April 18, 2015
Thanks Dawn!
Wild Oak Designs
April 24, 2015
Kelly,
what kind of batting did you use and thread….I have recently learned new techniques…always learning more…so I am interested. It is breathtaking! Did you do this on a home machine or LongArm??
Nancy
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Kelly
April 24, 2015
Hi Nancy, I used 80/20 on the bottom and wool on the top. I work on a Handi Quilter Fusion, long arm. Thanks!
vincent
December 16, 2016
what do you mean by 80/20 on bottom and wool on top? amazing work by the way. really well done….
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December 17, 2016
Thank you! Sorry, I get caught up in talking to quilters, assuming everyone knows what I’m talking about! This refers to batting, 80/20 is a batting mix of polyester and cotton. Wool is 100% wool batting. Thanks for asking!
vincent
December 21, 2016
so you layered both the poly mix and wool batting together? within this quilt?
rachel
November 16, 2015
So inspiring, stuningly beautiful.
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November 16, 2015
Thanks Rachel!
sue
September 28, 2016
Stunning…what type of thread did you use?
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September 29, 2016
Hi Sue, I use Glide exclusively, my machine loves it!
KathyTobacc
May 28, 2017
Wow, I wish you were my best friend. What gorgeous pieces! I love the hanky quilt the most.
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May 29, 2017
HAHAH, thanks Kathy!