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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Sunflowers in Wool . . . . .

This was a long time comin'.


Those that have seen me at shows this Spring saw a block here or a block there.  I finally have the whole top put together.

The four inside blocks are already stitched with only 4 colors of Valdani thread.  I put the borders on this past week and fused on the outside border sunflowers and leaves.


The pattern is "Sunflowers" by Primitive Gatherings.  I have kits available.  I hand dyed all the wool myself.  The black background is flannel that I bought from Hancock Fabrics and is NOT included in the kit.

I will be taking the kits (and the patterns) with me to my shows but if you aren't within visiting distance and would like a kit (or a pattern), just shoot an email to me.  Either quiltmarket@comporium.net (my blogger email) or cathi@shakerwoodwoolens.com (my business email).


Speaking of shows, Dear Hubby and I are leaving Thursday morning for our farthest trek yet. . . .Annapolis, Maryland.  The Annapolis Quilt Guild's show will be held this Saturday and Sunday (June 11th and 12th) at Annapolis High School.  We have been to Annapolis many times as one of my brother's went to the Naval Academy.  I hope we have time to take in the historic district.  Just can't soak up enough of the architecture.

Blessings, Cathi
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16 comments:

paulette said...

Your quilt is STUNNING!! Absolutely LOVE it!! Thanks for sharing!
Paulette

Gayle said...

I've had this pattern and the supplies to make it FOREVER, but haven't even cut out one single shape. Seeing how beautifully yours turned out makes me want to get started on it! Good Job!

Teresa said...

Its a real beauty Cathi. We will miss you on Saturday but hope you have a great trip and do well at the show.

Joanna said...

Beautiful, truly.

QuiltSue said...

That is beautiful. I love the colours you used.

Anonymous said...

Very pretty Cathi! Well done girl! Enjoy your next show and best wishes for many, many sales! Almost sounds like a mini vaca!

Lori said...

Wow! That is so stunning adn quite the beauty!! You must be thrilled with it.
Have a terrific show!

Country Prims said...

Absolutely beautiful-I love it!

It's a great feeling to be so near finished:)

Shazy

andsewon said...

What a beauty!!

Barbara said...

Just gorgeous! Two of my very favorite things...wool applique, and sunflowers! I think I might have to add that quilt to my very long "to do" list.

Me and My Stitches said...

Oh, I really love it! I have a thing for sunflowers.

Millie en Miles said...

lovely sunflowers !!

Karen said...

A big wow! I like the sunflower quilt a lot. Looks like it is a bigger piece.
I was in Annapolis just briefly and I don;t think we stopped anywhere. Looked very interesting. That is a long ways to go for a show but it sounds like a vacation too. I hope you do well with your wools.

Libby said...

You've got yourself a winner . . . bet you are sold out faster than you could've imagined *s*

antique quilter said...

oh my this quilt is just BEAUTIFUL great job with dying the wools, love the colors.
hope it was a big success at the show, I can't see why not
Kathie

Carrie P. said...

this quilt is stunning. love it.