Anyone know the name of this applique pattern? |
No matter your taste, this will not fit the decor. Sorry.
But I do have a heart and my heart said, "Momma made this." And the next thing I knew the blocks were in my UFO bin. They languished there for a couple of years. Then I needed some handwork to take along with me while we traveled the Northwest. I decided to pack it, a little afraid it would taint yet another bin. We were almost home before I pulled it out.
Mom's zigzag edges are pretty raw, so I let my own stitches do whatever they wanted. |
Using embroidery thread from last century (much of it also from my mom) I hand-quilted it in big stitches. I decided early on that nothing could make the block worse, so there was a chance of making it better.
The pinks of the 1980s... there's no mistaking them! |
Afraid that the rotary cutter, might take out a few stitches, I trimmed it with scissors, found some red gingham, which matches in color but not in size, for binding.
So it has a warped corner and there are several stains, but I'll hand wash it and maybe it will go on a wall somewhere. Somehow it's grown on me. See, I said there was a chance of making it better. Finished is always better!
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6 comments:
Love this block....I really do, because it has such a great story!! So glad you didn't throw it out!! If this were mine, I would pin it up on the bulletin board in my sewing room where I could see it every time I am in there working on a project...and I know it would make me smile!!
Sandra B
scb304@juno.com
How lovely to have finished this special block. Lots of memories there for you.
Lucky you to finish a memory of your mother. And you may be surprised when it comes back in style - about the time our great-grandchildren are grown. It's important to keep handmade histories in the family. Thanks for linking with AHIQ.
It is a beautiful and unusual block that has such personal meaning. Congratulations on a great finish!
Hi all, thanks for the compliments. Finishing this block was enjoyable. I really like handwork when I don't put pressure on myself to hurry.
Two of my sisters have asked for it, so I'm even happier that it will find a home. The other sister will have to wait for another block. (But there's one waiting for the needle. Shh, it's a surprise!)
How lovely to finish something from your mom.
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