Layer Cake

This quilt was made from a package of pre-cuts called a layer cake which means they measure 10" by 10". I think there was too much sun when I took the pictures the colours look dull...which considering there is a lot of yellow and red is not the case.  This is quilted in an edge to edge foral pattern in a bright yellow thread.  LM knows how to use red.

Happy Quilting,
gudrun

Chocolate

A box like this, with my name in gold lettering, is a box a gal has to keep.

I didn't just shove it away....box now contains all the threads that once hung on the wall in the Attic. This thread was out direct light but it got dusty.  These are not threads I use a lot, so a pretty box is just the ticket.
Thanks Cat Lady.
gudrun

Iris Time

Some Lupines and a few poppies.
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I love spring time.
gudrun

Two More Quilts

Two cuddle quilts, one for the Christmas season, and the other for a fella's birthday. This piecer is enjoying applique and using her own pattern ideas. It's interesting watching the direction clients take with their quilts.    OOPS   didn't realize I hung it with the deer upside down.  

This looks orange, is actually two tone red. It was too sunny  :) that isn't a complaint.

The motifs where left 'open' . 

Hope you are enjoying the last Sunday in May...gotta get working on the "wedding quilt"
Cheers,
gudrun

Vintage Linens

I have a few pieces of  bed and table linens given to me by my DH's aunt and uncle.
 These belonged to my DH's great aunt..  The story goes that she made these as young lady for her trousseau. The hand work is lovely, on these 100 years old square pillowcases.

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Beautiful hand cut work

Two rows of button holes, buttons were sewn on to a 'ribbon' which was
then buttoned through one side. This was done to facilitate ironing and washing
without damage to the buttons, which could easily be removed 

monogram and french knots

 Babette Pleikart never married and her beautiful linens may not have see much use, which to my mind is perhaps why they are in such good condition.  I am blessed to be the keeper of these lovely pieces.
Happy Thursday,
gudrun