Monday 9 June 2014

Ann Randoll reproduction update

The clamshell borders are on and here's how it looks now:
Now measures about 68" square

I've decided to keep my quilt square in shape - partly because I prefer the look of it, and partly to keep it a more manageable size.  So my clamshell border is narrower top and bottom than the original antique quilt. I have been working from Rhonda Pearce's workshop pattern. She made the wide clamshell border like the original. I think/hope to be able to modify the next border to suit a square shape. Just a reminder - here is a picture of the antique quilt:
Photo from book Quilts 1700-2010  from the V&A
And here are some more photos of the final stages of attaching my clamshell borders. Each border consists of clams entirely hand stitched together- which makes it a bit fragile. So it was a relief to stitch each strip to the quilt - anchored securely with a line of machine stitching.


In the border corners - overlapping the clamshells to fit them together

Ready to hand applique the corner clamshells together, and then remove the last of the papers.

All corners completed:

Hope everyone is getting lots of extra stitching time this long weekend (Queen's Birthday long weekend in Australia). I've been busy garden tidying and have the aching shoulders to prove it. So today there should be some lovely quiet time working on the start of Auntie Green - will post soon. 

Here are the last of my geranium flowers - rescued before I gave the plants a severe winter trimming. Amazing burst of colour!

36 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, it's beautiful Hilda. Amazing work in the clamshell border, quite challenging to have it all straight and meet in the corners. I also prefer it square, and I'm sure you will be able to adapt the next border. It's certainly glorious weather for the long weekend, enjoy your day of stitching.

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  2. Wow, it is so beautiful. What a wonderful job you are doing, I love your colour combinations too.

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  3. this is just so beautiful - amazing work you have put into this. I just might have to look for this pattern!

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  4. That is exceptional. The skill required to reproduce such an intricate design. This quilt will be a testament to your accomplishments with needle and thread.

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  5. I meant to ask - where can a quilter find the pattern for Ann Randoll - is it only available in Australia?

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  6. I would also like to know where I can find the pattern in the U.S. Thanks! The quilt is stunning!!

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  7. Your quilt takes one's breath away -

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  8. WOW. Your quilt top is beautiful and not done. It will be stunning.

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  9. What an amazing quilt! Every time I think it can't possibly get any better than it was before, but it always does! You really have a wonderful knack for choosing the best fabrics to go with your current pattern. Some people can get the technical details just right but there doesn't seem to be any life in their quilts--not ever a problem for you!

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  10. Is the pattern available by mail in the US or Australia? Your top is fabulous!

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  11. Your quilt is looking wonderful. Did you use a self black/dk brown fabric for the sawtooth borders? I love how the dark fabric looks.

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  12. Your work continues to amaze me. I love the fact that you work slowly and methodical. And that pays off with perfection. Each border adds to the elegance of this pattern. Wow!

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  13. Beautiful work an exacting project to undertake.

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  14. It seems to me that it would be a real trick to get the clams to line up perfectly at the corners. Yours of course, do :0) Your work is exquisite! I look forward to seeing your progress on Auntie Green. I think it will be softly beautiful.

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  15. Another fabulous quilt Hilda.
    You no soon seem to start a quilt and its finished in no time.

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  16. My first thought when I saw your opening pic was 'wow, so many hand sewn stitches in this quilt!' It is looking stunning, you have done an amazing job with clamshells and getting them to all line up on the corners. I also agree that it looks better as a square.

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  17. It is a stunning quilt...

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  18. OMG I am sitting here in AWE it is just beautiful
    another masterpiece by you…..
    looking forward to seeing Auntie green in neutrals…thats going to be amazing. I have loved that quilt since the first time I saw it. In neutrals is going to be so interesting I hope you share your progress.
    Kathie

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  19. gorgeous work. I love the clamshell border. What a heirloom this will be

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  20. Absolutely stunning, keeping this top square is the way to go, it looks so much better when all the borders are the same size, great tweak on your part. Another amazing quilt.

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  21. Such precise piecing. A beautiful work in progress. I too love the clamshell border.

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  22. Outstanding! Your work is absolutely gorgeous!

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  23. Hilda - I am just speechless. Your AR is stunning and it just keeps getting better and better. It was very interesting to see how you attached your clamshell border.

    Here in Canada we don't celebrate QE IIs birthday. Instead we celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday and the reason is that she is the longest reigning British monarch! I'll celebrate anyone's birthday if it means a long weekend for me!

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  24. Truly amazing work. I just have to look at these pictures again and again....and again!

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  25. Lovely progress Hilda. I've no doubt you are just the person to work out a change to the next borders. I'm still thinking about your wedding quilt plans. Looking forward to seeing all your projects. Thank you for sharing.

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  26. Just gorgeous! I love that you kept it square! You have been very busy indeed! With all our rain we have more weeds than my back can handle.

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  27. Amazing progress on this stunning quilt!
    I too like that you kept the quilt square - the clam shells look more "balanced".
    I am really looking forward to following your progress on Auntie Green too!

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  28. Quilt looks beautiful. Love your choice of fabrics. Are they all reproduction prints?

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  29. Stunning Hilda! It's so lovely to see the progress of this quilt.....and stitching it vicariously!

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  30. Hello, your quilt is amazing! Thank you for sharing your progress with us. I took the liberty of linking to your post on a French quilters' forum. I hope you don't mind. If you do, let me know and I'll remove it. Beatrice.

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  31. Hi Hilda, so glad you left me a comment, now I have found you and love all your work.
    I just LOVE this quilt, I see you love repro fabrics too.
    Beautiful work...
    Julia ♥

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  32. HI Hilda! What stunning projects! I love the colors your daughter chose. Your clamshell border is so pretty too.

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  34. Very beautiful Hilda! Karen H sent me over to see your reproduction and I'm glad I stopped by your blog! Beautiful work!

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