Wednesday, December 5, 2012

 today i was able to sew.  i was anxious and nervous leaving edgar for too long, so i'd run home to check on him every 1/2 hour or so.  but i was able to get a good start on a little pile of quilts.  and i've finally listed the newest farmhouse quilt.  this is the lucky quilt that was professionally quilted a week or so ago.  my friend megan lives on a dairy farm 20 or 30 kilometres outside of the city.  she has 2 kids under 3.  and she has a sewing room with a quilting frame and machine that she guides ever so skillfully by hand, creating charming stitched patterns as she connects the three layers that comprise a quilt.  the farmhouse quilts really needed her touch.  i quite love the new, more finished quality her work gives the quilts.  it does raise the prices, but the added value completely supports the price hike. i find myself going upstairs throughout the day, just to admire this quilt.  it is a great piece of handcrafted goodness, and the collaborative element makes it even more special      
tonight i'm tired.  there are sleepy cats curled up around me, and that may add to my fatigue.  but it will be good to sleep hard tonight.

8 comments:

  1. I hope Edgar is feeling better and getting around some now. I must tell you that your quilt is beautiful. I can see that a lot of care has been taken to finish it. Your friend is very talented! :)

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  2. The quilt looks lovely. You two have combined to create a wonderful piece of work and art. I hope Edgar feels better and that you slept well.

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  3. it's been awhile since my last visit here and you have been through quite some emotional times but i'm so glad to read that Edgar's health is going in the good direction, good.
    and that you are busy as ever, no wonder you needed a good rest,i wish for you, your warm winterhouse covers you all like a soft quilt bringing a peacfeful and reinforcing sleep, x

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  4. your quilt looks beautiful, and the new stitching is quite remarkable! i'm still loving the quilt i bought...and btw i also bought a pillow of yours from Tara in SweetPea's. i love it, and i have it on my kitchen chair for back support. ha. the quilt is used everynight while having tea and tv.
    Glad to hear that Edgar is improving, good news.

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  5. The quilting is beautiful and complements your work nicely.

    You have been through a lot, taking care of Edgar, on top of your usual...I hope you get a good rest this weekend.

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  6. I hope Edgar is on the way to recovery! Take care also of yourself!

    The quilts are magic - such masterpieces! I wish I was so talented as you and your friend!

    Christa

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  7. It looks very beautiful Hope you'll have a really good rest my friend : )

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