My mother is a perfectionist when it comes to sewing/quilting. My grandmother was too, but I don’t think the genetics ventured further than that! Mum doesn’t Blog. She can send an SMS, but that’s as far as technology goes; she doesn’t even own a computer. I have her permission to put these beauties into cyberspace. They may get an outing in a local show which is only every 2 years, but I can’t even convince her to enter anything intothe major Guild exhibition each year. I think they should be seen by more than the inside of the spare bedroom!
Mum is a very traditional quilter – and I mean patterns, colours, everything.
The pineapples were done with hand-dyed fabrics Mum did in a class a few years ago. This is a major step away from anything she’s ever done. It’s only
a small, wall hanging size quilt (note to self to find the dimensions) and was a challenge in her guild which won a prize. I love it!
Apparently I gave Mum a bundle of FQs a couple of years ago – can’t even remember what they are. The hexagons have been paper-pieced and the quilt
has been hand quilted. It’s taken a couple of years, but a recent illness seemed to have spurred her on to finish it!
8 comments:
Both gorgeous. A very talented lady.
What beautiful quilts, how lucky you are to have a Mum who quilts. I am the sole quilter in my family, so far. Not that I mind, it is certainly a wonderful hobby!! Will keep your info on the Singapore shops, we were there a year ago en route to UK and would love have a longer visit. Hope we win Lotto!
beautiful quilt, wow!
thanks for sharing it with us
Kathie
hi, greetings frm singapore! lovely quilts. i just started my small projects... quilting coasters for a start... hope it turns out well.
This one is stunning, your mum must be a patient person =)
What a beautiful piece of quilt!
I'm a Singaporean who has learnt hand quilting in Japan after living there for 2 years.
Now, coming back home, I find it difficult to find the quilting supplies, like thread and batting.
Where do you find yours from?
=)
Thanks, yes my mother has much more patience than me!
Happystar....if you send me an email I can give you details of quilting supplies resources in Singapore
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