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| About 1.2 metres/ 47inches square |
All the clamshell corners are attached with a narrow border between the chintz panel and the clamshells.
It has been fun (but challenging) deliberating on the next border. It is so difficult to commit to one or two fabrics so I decided to add lots more ....in an applique border.
First to draw up some simple templates and cut them from template plastic.
I am not using my favoured back-basting applique technique this time, for two reasons. Placement of the applique pieces is not going to be important - it will be fairly random - so I won't be needing to mark the background fabric . Also I want to select parts of the applique fabrics carefully (some fussy cutting) so I think the templates will be useful for auditioning.
Here is one border strip prepared for applique. Pretty random and lots of it! I didn't mean to make a busy quilt but looks like it might be heading that way very fast ...
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| Attached lightly with dots of glue |
Meanwhile there has been a lot of garden work - the usual Spring trimming and weeding. Outside the last few days it has been very smoky due to the NSW bushfires - not a threat here at the moment but so very sad for some.
Potting up some Spring cheer. These are called "Patio Sensations" - good ones I hope!
Wow! This project is absolutely breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteOh I am just loving this! Really, really great clamshells and then the applique border idea is fabulous on it's own!
ReplyDeleteGosh Hilda that border will look amazing. And what a chance for fussy cutting!
ReplyDeleteWow Hilda your clamshells look fantastic! Your next border looks very interesting so far - lots of great fabrics!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Looks great - congrats :-)
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness Hilda, do you ever sleep.
ReplyDeleteYour medallion looks like its going to be another stunner!!!
Looks fantastic! love the clamshell border, do you have a pattern or are you making it up as you go?
ReplyDeleteOh Hilda, this is just amazing. I love your designs. The centre is gorgeous, your applique border is outstanding. i gasped when I came to your post tonight.
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! I love the ombres in the clamshell corners, it's so effective! The applique border looks as though it will be great, wonderful fabrics!
ReplyDeleteOh, this looks absolutely wonderful! A museum quilt in the making!!!
ReplyDeleteThis project is fabulous. I think the appliqué border is really going to be a stunner and the random placement seems so perfect and yet unexpected. I am thinking I may need to order a chintz panel to play with sometime soon. I look forward to seeing more!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I can not imagine the work that went into the clamshells, and the appliqué border is wonderful. You have VERY good design sense. I have to echo Kerry and say it made me gasp. Holy Cow girl, this is good!
ReplyDeleteLovely Hilda, such yummy fabrics. Great clamshells, and fantastic appliqué shapes.
ReplyDeleteSpring is aways a fresh beginning. Your clamshells are totally awesome and then with the out of the box border, I'd say you're springing into something fabulous.
ReplyDeleteOh Hilda......it's going to be a stunner! Love what you've done so far. Those clam shells are so tiny and there are so many of them!!! Have fun with your appliqué.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's just looking gorgeous. What a brilliant idea for the border.
ReplyDeleteOh Hilda, this is going to be magnificent! (You must be very well organised to achieve so much in such a short time!)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful - those clamshells are a knockout - have just started trying out the clamshell shape - another whole new world to explore. Your fabric selections continue to inspire!
ReplyDeleteI love your border idea. simple shapes and random placement - wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteThat is going to be such a fun and unique border!!
ReplyDeleteThe fires are so devastating. Hope the smoke clears for you soon.
Love what you are doing! So glad that the fires are not too close. Heard today they are getting them under control. Your shapes are wonderful and will look great just randomly placed. The best part is no worrys about exact placement.
ReplyDeleteThis is looking stunning Hilda. The clamshells look perfect with that center medallion, are those Mary Koval fabrics? Belated congrats on finishing the beautiful Star Bouquet!
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