Finally finished my Hillside Samplings Folk Art Threadkeep which I stitched in 2005, I will dedicate this to my Mother who passed away in 2005, she just sewed everything she could lay her hands on. Yesterday I sewed the lining which was very fiddly at the corners near the deer but today managed to finish it.
The folk art boxes were bought by Born to Quilt at the Quilt Show in Birmingham, her stand was fabulous.
Threadkeeps by Liberty Hill
The inside pocket
The back with a lovely verse.
Some (many) years ago I made this small quilt in a class in Haarlem, "Irma’s Sampler" when I lived in Holland. A lovely quilt shop and did learn quite a bit about patchwork and quilting but have forgotten a lot. The quilting on this piece looks more like basting! I did do another class in the Quiltroom in Dorking last year and pinned it together for sewing. I do hope to finish this sometime, but have to work on Needleprint Sarah Harris soon.
I do not know why on earth I cut 4 squares in the middle instead of just one. It must have been my inexperience, or the teacher made me do it :)) I used a Liberty print and Liberty basic, the stripe it ticking!! why?? but I am learning fast.
The Next One, keeping my fingers crossed.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments on my last post, soon more on my Jackie du Plessis adventure.
19 comments:
Hello Bertie, your thread keep is simply lovely. You have a wonderful collection there.
The dedication to your Mother is sweet and special.
The Liberty Hill threadkeep is beautiful. Love your folk art boxes too.
The hotel in Stratford Upon Avone is Mercure Stratford Upon Avon on Chapel St. It's located right in the heart of town.
Hi Bertie - I've just discovered your blog but have seen you commenting on many other stitching blogs that I visit. Love your threadkeep - it is just wonderful and I also have a collection of Liberty Hill pieces - I just love them. Enjoyed hearing about your trip to germany - fun! Melody
What a beautiful piece!!! Beautiful stitching and finishing! I love the striped fabric you used inside. It makes the piece even more folk art!!!
Don't give up on quilting!! It is as great as stitching ;-))
Hello Bertie, I think your sampler is just beautiful and love the Liberty fabrics. Your sampler Folk Art is gorgeous and the dedication to your Mother is precious. I do enjoy your blog, your work is inspiring. Ann ~ Australia.
Your thread keep is exquisite, Bertie! What a loving way to remember your mother, too.
Oh my! I love your folk art threadkeep and your wonderful folk art collection of painted pieces. Just beautiful! Wonderful quilting too!
Bertie, Absolutely stunning work!! And dedicating it to your mom was such a wonderful thing to do...
I emjoy following your work, Faye
Thanks Bertie for leaving a comment on my blog. Are you also doing the Born to Quilt Mystery? I am also a simple quilter and also like cross stitch, which is why I admire all the work you do.
Your Folk Art thread keep pocket is wonderful Bertie. I was put off doing it by those very difficult looking internal coners. Love those boxes too, what a great find.
What a beautiful threadkeep Bertie and such a lovely way to remember your mother.
What nice fabric for the quilts. I look forward to seeing your progress with those.
You did a great job on the threadkeep, Bertie! What a nice way to honor your mother. :) Love the quilts, too!
Many, many congratulations Bertie on your finsh : it is really nice and what a wonderful folk art collection of painted pieces you have !!
Have a great day,
Isabelle
Bertie wat een schattig tasje !!!
Weet je, dat ik afgelopen zaterdag tijdens de Merkwaardig-dag, jouw nichtje en jouw zus heb ontmoet??
Grappig hè!
The thread keep is just gorgeous! And dedicating it to your Mother so sweet. A beautiful tribute.
I love those boexes as well.
Tout est magnifique!! Bravo!!
Love your threadkeep & your blog!
Hallo Bertie,
Thanks for your visit and comment at Presepio! :-)
You are very welcome!
Your blog is very beautiful!
I will come back for sure!
Cheers!
PS: My mother was a seamstress! ;-)
Your threadkeep is gorgeous, congratulations
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