This is my next quilting project, a string spider web, now known as Charlotte's web. The top has been pieced for a long time and since I'm trying to get caught up on works in progress I thought it would be a good thing to work on this winter. I'm in no hurry to get it done; will just take it as it comes. However, the chickens will go out next week, and most growers are being out longer now, so I may get a lot done (if my shoulders can hold out for the few days left working in the chickens; after all, the shoulders are on an old woman and the work is beginning to drag me down somewhat, as bad as I hate to admit it).Getting a quilt top in the frames is no quick fix; I've worked on the lining all afternoon and hope tonight I can finish putting the batting and the top onto the frames. The batting is cotton; I'm sure I haven't used cotton batting in at least 49 years when I made quilts for my first little baby girl. It feels like a soft warm blanket, so with the top and lining it should be a nice quilt.
There is still a certain doll that needs to be finished and dressed too; she just keeps getting pushed aside. Remember the one with the black eyes?
Charlotte
Charlotte's web: I love it! I admire quilters; it's a talent I do not have!
ReplyDeletelove the name! the quilt surely will make someone happy, it is a very nice pattern for scraps.
ReplyDeleteKaren
That is a very nice quilt, love the name...Charlottes web.
ReplyDeleteGosh, this is so whimsical and lovely. I know it'll be beautiful when finished. I admire your piecework and quilting by hand. If I had to quilt by hand, I would never get a quilt made. You must have the patience of a saint.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean when you say work drags you down. Being middle-aged is such a bummer sometimes.
Take care of yourself. Wishing you a restful weekend. :)
What a fitting name! *grin*
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful, Charlotte... I LOVE the colors.
I think Charlotte's Web is a perfect name for it!
ReplyDeleteDo you sell? I would love a cotton batting quilt. It is lovely.
ReplyDeleterkbsnana, I haven't sold big quilts, but now and then I do sell a baby quilt.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful and colorful. I'm impressed and inspired!
ReplyDeleteOh it's going to be so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteOh Charlotte's Web is an adorable name for this quilt. I've never quilted, it seems it requires a talent I do not possess. I hope your shoulders hold up.
ReplyDeleteI love that quilt top! Scrap quilts are my favorite to make, but I have never tried Charlotte's Web. So many scraps...so little time. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty quilt............I would love to have a quilting frame..........but maybe later on. Blessings,Kathleen
ReplyDeleteVery stunning! I just love the fabric that you used to set it up with. I have one in the works that I started 5 or 6 yrs ago.
ReplyDeleteKristie