14 December 2013

Downton Garden

Do you remember the Jelly Roll of Downton Abbey fabrics that I bought a couple of months ago...
To make this quilt from Di Ford?...
Well I have finally started to sew it together :) I have been happily piecing hexagons in front of the TV for the last couple of evenings, and have 3 flowers sewn.
I still have a long way to go, but it is an easy project to pick up over the Christmas holidays. I think I have also decided on the setting and border fabrics. I won't cut them just yet, I have been known to change my mind several times mid-quilt!

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  1. Helen 14/12/13 10:31

    Wow great start, they looks beautiful !

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  2. Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinals14/12/13 10:57

    Very pretty Elaine! I've never made a hexie but they sure look inviting. Can't wait to watch your garden grow!

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  3. Krista14/12/13 11:03

    Beautiful start, Elaine!

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  4. Carla A Few Of My Favorite Things14/12/13 12:36

    Looks like you hand piece them, most quilters, use english paper piecing. It is fun either way. I have a project going that I only work on in the car or while on vacation. It also gives me something to stitch when I am in between projects and waiting for an appt. They are so much fun!

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  5. Karen - Quilts...etc.14/12/13 13:39

    nice soft pieces, are you using Inklingo or just drawing the seams out -- I do both

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  6. Shirlee Fassell14/12/13 14:09

    Lovely always wanted to make one!!

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  7. Margaret14/12/13 14:54

    Oh so pretty! I want to make another hexie quilt too! Lovely lovely fabrics for it for sure!

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  8. Julierose14/12/13 20:04

    Oooh, lovely--I am a hexie lover and I think your piece will be so lovely...Hugs, Julierose

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  9. Every Stitch15/12/13 06:04

    Coming along beautifully and these fabrics will coordinate so well. I do love this pattern

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  10. Frances Leate15/12/13 14:18

    Lovely hexie blocks and what a great program Downton Abbey is. Take care.

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  11. Wilma18/12/13 07:57

    Lovely flowers and very pretty fabrics for background and border. Smart move not to cut it up jet, makes changing your mind a lot easier ;o)

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  12. Glenda18/12/13 10:20

    You are so fast Elaine, I guess doing it this way is much quicker than paper piecing them but very fiddly you must have wonderful patience.. You colours are so very soft and romantic. Merry Xmas Elaine, from Glenda in Australia.

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