Sunday 16 March 2014

Stitching Sundays 28

 Not much progress with actual making this week, but I have been planning and looking at my materials to see what would look good together.  I realised that the stash of material which holds all my memories was just too diverse to be used together, unless used with a neutral background and made into a cushion cover, or something like that.  Having realised this, I decide to look at the other material in my stash and see if I could create some pleasing combinations.
 Here are the results of all the playing - just three combinations at the moment, but it's a start.  Above on the left is my favourite puffed sleeved dress material with some other pale blues.
The pink selection features my wedding dress bodice silk on the left, a dress material my sister used to make me a fifties inspired dress when I was about 18 or so and another pink material I bought when I made the rabbits.
The turquoises look a bit washed out, but are quite vibrant in real life.  The fabric at the bottom left is from a bridesmaid dress which belonged to my Mum and the others are ones I bought when I made my seasonal bunting.  So, having decided on these, I now need to decide what I am going to make...I am still leaning towards little patchwork hearts, or squares. I hope to have done some actual construction by next Sunday, all being well.

12 comments:

  1. It's such a nice idea to use fabrics that carry personal memories in a project. I once made a quilt with a lot of John's old shirts cut up, but that was more because I liked the fabric than for any sentimental reasons! x

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    1. Thanks, Gillian. It is nice to use the fabrics in this way, but I am a little nervous about how my sewing skills will stand up to it! It looks easy but...
      I'll just have to be brave and make a start!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. That's difficult, I like all the combinations...
    Such a happy sight all those pretty colours and fabrics!
    Love, Mirjam.

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    1. Thanks, Mirjam. The colours make me happy too - now I just need to get on with the making!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Go for it! The fabric combinations are just lovely, and happy memories will be stitched in to each block! Chrissie x

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    1. Thanks, Chrissia. I have been prevaricating a little, but am going to get on with it now! It will be nice to be reminded of happy memories when I look at the finished pieces.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. Some gorgeous fabrics I look forward to seeing what you make with it xoxo

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    1. Thanks, Hannapat. Me too!!
      Have a great week!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. I loved making my memory quilts for the girls. Jo x

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    1. Thanks, Jo. Your quilts were beautiful. I don't think my first projects will be quite on that scale!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  6. They're all lovely fabrics with sweet meaning behind them Ellie, and I'm willing to bet that as soon as you make a start with your cutting, you'll just KNOW, and it'll all fall into place - well, not literally!!! It's just that first apprehensive step that's the problem isn't it! All the best with it, it'll be lovely! xo Joy

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    1. Thanks, Joy. Taking that first step into something new is always a bit scary, I agree. Deep breath and off we go!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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