Row by Row

To celebrate National Quilt Month,

I wanted to share a recent project.

The pattern and all the fabrics

were purchased from a charming quilt shop discovered 

while vacationing in South Carolina several years ago. 

The sample quilt they had displayed on their wall

used all of the favorite colors

I selected when decorating my bedroom 

so I couldn't leave the shop 

without everything to complete the project.

The quilt features a center medallion 

embroidered entirely in a single medium shade of blue.

Here's a closeup of the partially completed embroidery

along with some of the fabrics for piecing the quilt.

The medallion is framed by a delicate floral border 

and a second frame of diamonds

 set in a neutral background fabric.

Here's the first border sewn to the center embroidery.

The quilt is growing with the addition of the diamond border.

A variety of checkerboard blocks were sewn next.

The quilt is finished with a ribbon border

featuring three fabrics. 

The completed quilt adds a bit of muted color

to the neutral bedspread.

Yes, all ten pillows are removed from the bed each night

and carefully replaced each morning.

  This pillow features a vintage postcard

that was printed on the center fabric.

I didn't make this pillow but it certainly belongs

in the home of a collector of antique postcards.

The pillow with the three hearts is one of my creations.

The hearts are formed using 

a package of ivory buttons, scrap fabric and fringe.   

Thanks for stopping by to visit!

Until next time, live and love well.

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