Why would I call it a string quilt? The background is composed of skinny to slightly stubby strings and scraps. After making several with a wider range of values I wanted one that could be a background for appliqué.
And then I didn't really appliqué much. Funny how adroitly I weasel out of that task.
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| Chinese Coins with Roses quilt |
The leaves and stems are machine appliquéd but the roses were... I don't know... free-hand/crazy/log cabin pieced. When they were large enough I added corners of blue fabric or small sets of Coins to allow me to insert them into single or double columns of the background. Does that make sense?
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| Rose detail |
The finished top aged in my closet for about a year before I finally hauled it out to quilt. At least the roses didn't fade. I have a bad habit of setting tops aside until they are way out of date/out of style. I guess you could say I'm out of my mind.
Anyway, it's a cute top that used lots of leftovers and strings with only a bit of fabric pulled from my stash for the stems and leaves. That was about a yard. And it was old/vintage fabric. And it's all gone now, too. So not much more work than my usual string quilts.
Happy New Year to all.
Ann
13 comments:
Oh I love this Chinese coin Roses quilt so lovely hugs, Julierose
I am happy you got this one out of the closet because it is worth showing it off. Gorgeous. I love the combo, strings and applique. Very well done. Any more treasures in that closet? ;^)
Love your rose quilt
This quilt is just too pretty for words.
I love it,you should be proud;)
I love this quilt, the fresh greens in the strippy Chines Coins style background contrast beautifully with the roses and make them stand out so well.
And it is one of my favorites in your series of coins quilts.
I love the cheerfulness and happy vibe of your quilt!
Beautiful quilt, did you ever give us the dimensions? What are your plans for it?
I love string quilting and it is so stress free. I love these roses -am so happy you finished it. A beauty!
Definitely a favourite of mine in your Chinese Coin series Ann.
Very nice ! Yes, I do that too, and hate that a top that I loved, now looks dated when I run across it years later !
THis quilt is so so amazing! The strings in the background are a perfect choice!
Thank you all for the kind comments.
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