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Sunday, 17 July 2016

Harrison Rose finished

I started Harrison Rose in June 2015 using a lovely reproduction pattern by Dawn Collector with a Needle. With relatively little piecing on the top, and a thin batting (Quilters Dream Request cotton) the hand quilting has been a breeze.


It measures 69 inches square as I only made nine blocks (instead of sixteen) - a great size for hanging or lap.



Then I machine washed it (with colour catchers just in case), and blocked it on the floor to dry. No colour runs - the catchers were clean - phew! 

It dried very quickly after a good spin, and has a nice soft and crinkly feel - just how I like it - am so pleased.

So where will we live? 
Could be here...

Or here...
Settled on here...

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With that finished it was time to get another quilt prepped for hand quilting. I decided on Wheat and Woods and I'm using the same cotton batting again. 



Meanwhile I have decided to finish my SVBAQ BOM - at just nine blocks. Somehow it's not thrilling me any more - possibly because of my colour choices. Click on the link to see lots of beautiful versions in progress - like Wendy's with a gorgeous cheddar background.

We finally had a day without wind so I whipped the blocks outside for a photo together - the flowers do a little to cheer up the winter garden.


I'm thinking they might look better together with some pieced sashing ...but am not sure? I'll let them sit for a while hoping inspiration strikes. 

The Chapman Coverlet is an 1829 coverlet in the collection of the V&A museum in London. It has been on my "to do" list for a very long time. Finding plastic templates available from Susan Smith decided me - time to take it on! I've still not put away all the fabrics pulled for my Benjamin Biggs quilt top (waiting in the quilting queue) so am using the same reds and greens, and adding black, cheddar and yellows. The centre will be constructed around a red floral piece that has been in the stash a few years waiting for "the right moment".



I found that needleturn applique on the little 2 inch squares somehow aggravated the arthritis pain in my hands - the tight gripping of such small pieces perhaps. So I cut some card templates for the applique pieces and adapted the foil and iron method. 
It works beautifully! more time spent on prep but the applique is quick and requires less precision than needleturn, so is easier on the hands. 

 I found the perfect box to store my squares - can you believe it?! A couple of years ago I got the gift of a china mug from the V&A museum - in a presentation box. The box was too lovely to throw away...

If anyone's read this far -  well done! I've been a bad blogger and that's a two month round up. Must try to blog better...

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48 comments:

  1. Karen - Quilts...etc.17 July 2016 at 13:08

    your quilts are lovely! you have been busy

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  2. Lori17 July 2016 at 13:37

    You are amazing! I'm Speechless! Harrison Rose is beautiful hanging there, Hilda.

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  3. Karen17 July 2016 at 14:00

    I remember when you started the Harrison Rose quilt. A beautiful finish.

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  4. celiaquilter17 July 2016 at 16:01

    Your Harrison Rose quilt is beautiful! I love seeing all your projects you do such beautiful work, thank you for showing it to us. Looking forward to see how you quilt Wheat and Woods.

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  5. Frances Meredith17 July 2016 at 16:38

    Lve the finished quilt hanging on the wall, a great finish.

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  6. Vicki17 July 2016 at 21:20

    Your Harrison Rose is stunning. What beautiful hand quilting!

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  7. momto117 July 2016 at 21:42

    As always, your work is just beautiful. I can hardly wait to see the finished Wheat and Woods, though. That one promises to be just stunning. I appreciate all the photos and techniques you share with us.

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  8. Frog Quilter17 July 2016 at 21:58

    I am in awe of your quilts. Beautiful and the colors sing.

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  9. SandraC17 July 2016 at 23:15

    All your projects are wonderful! Your hand-quilting pictures make me feel peaceful. I love the sunflower block. I haven't been lured to the Chapman Coverlet...until now! I didn't realise the blocks were so tiny, and that somehow excites me, so I've just ordered the templates. This will probably be a new project for me when my Quilty365 is complete. Thanks for all the inspiration.

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  10. Tina17 July 2016 at 23:21

    Oh my goodness! I don't know where to begin! Your Harrison Rose is outstanding and I love it on the wall. I think it looks perfect there. You are such an amazing sewer and your handwork is just exquisite!! I really appreciate the pictures you've shared especially as they are close ups and I can really see the perfection and precision of each stitch. All of your work is just so beautiful.
    P.S. I've not heard of the the foil method of appliqué but I'm on my way to check it out. If it helps with arthritic hands it will be wonderful!! Again, there aren't enough words for your beautiful handwork!! Very well done!!!

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  11. Vicky17 July 2016 at 23:31

    You are a master quilter! Phenomenal work!

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  12. Chantal17 July 2016 at 23:58

    WOW! WOW! and WOW! So much beauty in this post, I am speechless. The Harrison Rose is soooo gorgeous! Your stitches are so even and perfect. Love seeing Wheat and Wood again as I love this one. The new project looks just as wonderful. Fantastic work. It's always a pleasure to see your work. ;^)

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  13. Louise18 July 2016 at 00:29

    A feast for the eyes on this Sunday morning. So beautiful, your work and the finished blocks!
    Thank you for sharing.

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  14. Linda18 July 2016 at 00:35

    Oh, my, Hilda, your work is awe inspiring! So grateful that you are faithful posting to your blog :)

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  15. Karen in Breezy Point18 July 2016 at 01:42

    I am just in awe at all your beautiful projects! I hadn't seen the Chapman Coverlet before--I'm looking forward to seeing yours come together.

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  16. quilter50118 July 2016 at 02:10

    I have missed your posts and kept waiting to see what you have been up to. I knew it would be spectacular! Once again I am blown away with your skills and expertise....but most of all for your productivity! I am retired and spend several hours sewing every day and cannot begin to compare what I get accomplished with your projects. Soooooo inspiring! Thank you, thank you for taking the time to blog!

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  17. Anonymous18 July 2016 at 02:12

    Beautiful hand work. I agree it is the colors on the SV quilt and possibility the different background fabrics. The flowers do not pop. But of course the applique work is beautiful. It can be so discouraging when we spend all the hours doing the hand work only to realize that our "color" mood was not "spot on" when we started the quilt - or maybe our "mood" was different. Very interesting! Love the new Coverlet those colors do pop! Nanette doitrightquilter.wordpress.com

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  18. Sue18 July 2016 at 02:33

    Everything is just as stunning as ever. I've just used the foil method for a project and really like how it works out.
    Congratulations on the chapman finish and it looks perfect wherever it ends up living.

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  19. Kyle18 July 2016 at 02:34

    Your work continues to inspire me. Your amazing workmanship and sense of color and fabric choices are wonderful. Your hand quilting patterns for the Harrison Rose fit the style and time period of that quilt perfectly. I can't imagine doing triple rows of quilting. Woods and Wheat is going to fun to quilt. I like that you are able to adapt a pattern or use a technique that works for you. The botanical quilt with fewer blocks will be just as lovely and it's better to stop and finish rather than never finish at all. The fabric for the center of the Chapman Coverlet is made for that pattern. Wow!

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  20. Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow18 July 2016 at 03:19

    Your quilting is exquisite...congratulations on another beautiful finish ! :)

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  21. Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow18 July 2016 at 03:20

    Your quilting is exquisite...congratulations on another beautiful finish ! :)

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  22. Gypsy Quilter18 July 2016 at 04:33

    Harrison Rose is an absolutely stunning quilt. I'm so very glad no fabrics ran in the wash. Your hand quilting is incredible. Great job. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  23. Dawn18 July 2016 at 05:07

    Beautiful work Hilda! Your hand quilting on Harrison Rose is beautiful and I love how you chose to put her on the wall. The original maker would be so proud of your reproduction.
    Your SVBAQ blocks are coming along nicely.
    Wonderful projects!! Thanks for sharing all of them.

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  24. Sue18 July 2016 at 06:19

    I love reading your posts Hilda, so am always delighted to see you on my email list. I love the Harrison Rose quilt. Can you tell me what your white background fabric is. It looks like what I need to buy. Cant wait to see what you do with your Woods & Wheat Quilt. Beautiful work, Congratulations!

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  25. Cissa K18 July 2016 at 07:16

    Lovely seen your current projects. I have missed your posts.
    Cheers.

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  26. Susan18 July 2016 at 07:30

    I think we can let you off blogging, you've obviously been busy working on some seriously beautiful quilting and sewing. Harrison Rose has turned out beautifully, and I love the pic of Wheat and Woods read you for quilting. You use a lot of pins! I wish my mind could settle on its next project, I'm feeling a bit lost without some applique.

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  27. Barbara18 July 2016 at 08:50

    Your Harrison Rose quilt is absolutely beautiful! Glad to hear you liked Quilters Dream batting. Always enjoy seeing pics of your projects and I love The Chapman Coverlet!

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  28. Nyla18 July 2016 at 11:58

    Your Harrison Rose quilt turned out lovely and looks so nice hanging! Wheat and Woods is looking wonderful, love that one, so unusual! Your SVBAQ blocks look very nice together, especially like the ones with some red. I love the way you changed the method to make the Chapman blocks work for you. I really like that quilt. Think I will check my books for a good photo of it and make some blocks for fun. So many quilts and so little time. Thanks for the lovely and inspiring post!

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  29. Barb18 July 2016 at 20:30

    Every project you do is absolutely stunning.
    congratulations on a lovely finish. It looks fabulous on the wall.
    Your botanical blocks are so pretty in the garden :)

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  30. Chookyblue......18 July 2016 at 22:13

    Beautiful quilt congrats on the hand quilting..

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  31. CecileD18 July 2016 at 22:39

    Hello Hilda !
    Congratulations for this stunning finish ! Your quilting is awesome as usual !
    I always loved the Chapman Coverlet because I'm in love with English quilts from the 19th....but I didn't know there was a pattern to do it ! ;)
    Beautiful post Hilda, like your work !

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  32. paulette18 July 2016 at 23:29

    Oh my...such eye candy on your blog today!! I'm going to have to go back and look again...to really fully appreciate! Just BEAUTIFUL!!

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  33. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana19 July 2016 at 03:28

    Your posts are always worth the wait! Wonderful work to show and also thanks for sharing your tips and methods as usual. Always appreciated!

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  34. Robin19 July 2016 at 04:08

    Your hand quilting on the Harrison Rose quilt is so lovely. I enjoyed the picture of an almost eye level look at the next quilt top with all the pins. I wondered if you basted your quilts after pinning and before quilting but it looks like you just take the pins out as you go. I do love that batting that you are using because it doesn't shift very easily and the needle just glides through. You've made some very pretty flower blocks. I never think to use pink and yellow together but when I see them made up, I always like them. Thanks for sharing.

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  35. Pat19 July 2016 at 05:25

    So grand to catch up with your blog! Harrison Rose is over the top - classically elegant. Love your triple lines quilting!!! So much going on with you - and everything so beautiful.

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  36. Janet19 July 2016 at 08:30

    Wow Hilda this quilt is unbelievably gorgeous! I'm so glad that you liked the Quilter's Dream Request - it's a favorite of mine too. Freshly washed and crinkly wonderfulness!! Your triple parallel line quilting is marvellous. I haven't had the patience to try that yet - only double line - I'm wondering did you mark all 3 lines or eyeball it for lines 2 & 3? I like your botanical blocks - I like the fabrics that you used - they will make a very pretty wallhanging as well. Well I see you're making great progress on Wheat and Woods already you are such a fast hand quilter! Love the gorgeous red and greens for your coverlet project - very glad you could find a method that is comfortable for you.

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  37. paulette19 July 2016 at 09:13

    Oh my...such eye candy on your blog today!! I'm going to have to go back and look again...to really fully appreciate! Just BEAUTIFUL!!

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  38. Annemieke20 July 2016 at 01:18

    Your Harrison rose quilt is beautiful, and so is the quilting on it!!! The wheat and woods is beautiful too and so different, soft colours. I'm impressed by so any big beautiful projects on your blog. I have been enjoying reading a lot here.
    Groetjes
    Annemieke

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  39. Lesley20 July 2016 at 10:19

    Well what is left to say that other people have not said for me your work is magical, stunning and all done with arthritic hands, clever you.
    Lesley

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  40. Floor21 July 2016 at 03:19

    What is the Harrison Rose quilt become beautiful!
    Wherever you hang it, or lay on the couch, everywhere he's beautiful.
    Nice to enjoy that beauty.
    Greetings,
    Floor

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  41. The Quilted Finish 22 July 2016 at 19:48

    You are such a talented quilt maker! I love your work, beautifully executed! The hand quilting gives such a lovely texture to the quilts. A pleasure to see what you are working on as always!

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  42. The Quilted Finish 22 July 2016 at 19:48

    You are such a talented quilt maker! I love your work, beautifully executed! The hand quilting gives such a lovely texture to the quilts. A pleasure to see what you are working on as always!

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  43. The Quilted Finish 22 July 2016 at 19:50

    A joy to see your exquisite work as always. Thank you for sharing these gorgeous quilts.

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  44. Wendy Caton Reed23 July 2016 at 00:32

    It may have been a while, but some posts are worth the wait! Your Harrison Rose is stunning. I am so happy to see that you chose to hang it in all its glory. I look forward to watching your progress on the Wheat and Woods quilting. I think that is one of favorites. Well, except for all your others! I have always loved the Chapman Coverlet and your color choices are delicious! I love that center! I really am going to try the foil method. I'm happy that it works so well for you. As for the SVBAQ quilt, I had thought of stopping too, but with your kind words for my color choices you have spurred me on and I thank you. I'm not sure how I have kept up, but I think it is the color that keeps me going. Your 9 blocks will become something magnificent I'm sure. Thank you for sharing such treasures.

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  45. Michelle30 July 2016 at 12:35

    Lovely, lovely, lovely- as always. I love Harrison Rose so much, that I bought the pattern and fabric. It is waiting it's place in line. Hahaha...

    I just found out that what I assumed was arthritis, is actually going to cost me two surgeries. Not kidding! One on the left, and one on the right. I am not a happy camper.

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  46. Sarah F31 July 2016 at 13:34

    Love your square quilting hoop. Do you know who it is made by or where I can get one?

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  47. Dolores4 August 2016 at 00:50

    I trust the first photo of your Harrison Rose quilt is a work in progress. There is a red triangle that is not quilted. I only ask because the triangles on either side of it are quilted. Lovely work and wonderful inspiration.

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  48. Claudia/Ompompali22 November 2016 at 16:49

    I just love visiting your blog - always something beautiful to see. This time it's the Chapman coverlet that caught my eye. Again and as always you have chosen perfect fabric. Can you tell me how many different fabrics you are using for this quilt? I never quite know how many are best and I am learning as much as I can. I will be buying the Chapman pattern and thanks to the internet I can also get it from over here in Germany. Thanks for sharing!

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