Thursday 23 June 2011

One Brit Swap mini quilt done

So here is my finished Burgoyne Surround (aka 'Charlotte Sometimes') mini quilt all ready to be sent out to my swap partner at the end of the month. I hand quilted it and used the Echino print as a back fabric instead of the Lecien vinatge print. I think (hope) my Swap partner likes this better because there is a colour in their that is one of her favourites. I really enjoyed working with the old linen from my Grandmother. With every touch it gets softer though that does have its drawbacks as it stretches considerably while being worked on. Normally I don't pre-wash any fabric since the invention of colour catcher with the exception of linen. Linen has the naughty habit of shrinking unreasonably .

Gosh I do hope my Partner likes it but if not I don't mind if she sends it back :-). 

Anyway here are the pics



And no my friends the cherries are not included in the swap !! Just didn't have anything else handy to cover the name quickly.


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10 comments:

  1. Canadian AbroadJune 23, 2011 6:39 am

    I think it is lovely and doubt you would get it back because who wouldn't likevit?!

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  2. MandaJune 23, 2011 6:58 am

    This is beautiful!

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  3. Mrs Flying Blind...June 23, 2011 7:05 am

    Damn those cherries - I can live in hope that it's for me!! Trust me, once you post it, you will never be getting it back!

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  4. NickyJune 23, 2011 7:40 am

    No sadly you will not be getting this little beauty back and I'm thinking I should have joined in the Swap for a chance to get it! Ah well I'm sure there is a very happy-to-be person out there!

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  5. carolineJune 23, 2011 7:48 am

    It's lovely, i can't wait to be involved in the next swap. Well done.

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  6. Judith, BelfastJune 23, 2011 8:46 am

    Looks lovely - and I like cherries too! Jxo

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  7. SarahJune 23, 2011 9:05 am

    Looks really lovely. Know what you mean though, I'm getting a bit of the "if they dont like it please send it back!" feeling with mine too :-) But, I dont think you'll be getting it back... take lots of photos to remember it!

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  8. LeanneJune 25, 2011 1:47 am

    It is a beautiful quilt! I cannot imagine anyone not loving it.

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  9. machen und tunJune 25, 2011 5:47 am

    it looks wonderful! love the linen.. and too bad the cherries are not included :-)

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  10. TaniaJune 28, 2011 12:11 pm

    It's a beauty and I love the lateral cherry thinkery!

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