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Thursday, October 1, 2015

Australian Designs







I have long admired the uniquely Australian designs of Ink & Spindle, Maze and Vale and Umbrella Prints.  Over time a small sampling from each has been purchased and carefully stored. It's wonderful to see and touch the various organic fabrics and experience the wonderful colours of the base cloth and water based textile inks. With pleasure I'm beginning to cut, arrange and sew these, along with several solids and a couple of Ink & Spindle's new quilting cottons by Cloud 9 Fabrics. Ideas are gradually taking shape for a new Australian inspired quilt.


Gentle hand quilting is continuing on my Set Free quilt. All the vertical lines are complete and the horizontal lines will provide the perfect slow sewing option over the next week or so. I really enjoy having some machine sewing as well as some hand work (and a little EPP) in progress, a creative project for every opportunity!


Sharing at WIP Wednesday.

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13 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 1, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    Really great fabric selection! I can't waitr to see the finished quilt!

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  2. leslieOctober 1, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    I am loving the bits you show - great colors :)

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  3. Dirk RosinOctober 2, 2015 at 2:45 AM

    kult :-)

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  4. FilipBlogOctober 2, 2015 at 2:47 AM

    Fantastic, I prefer the red.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  5. NancyOctober 2, 2015 at 3:06 AM

    These Australian fabrics look so inviting, so touchable and friendly to the touch. The patterns are simple and beautiful. I'm looking forward to seeing what else happens with these fabrics.

    I am like you, Karen: I like to have both a sewing project and a hand project to keep my happy. (I really need another portable project but haven't gotten one together yet.)

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  6. Janneke October 2, 2015 at 3:16 AM

    These fabrics are so beautiful. Usually blues are my favourite, but here I see so many different red fabrics which are so pretty.
    Looking forward to the end result.
    Regards, Janneke

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  7. geaninaOctober 2, 2015 at 6:30 AM

    Very nice worked! Complimenti! :)

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  8. MichelleOctober 2, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    I love the red tones in the first photographs.

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  9. JeanneOctober 2, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Lovely new fabric Karen!

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  10. Linda @ kokaquiltsOctober 3, 2015 at 6:18 AM

    Lovely fabrics! I have used Umbrella fabrics, they feel so different! Looking forward to seeing your progress, no pressure here! Your hand quilting looks great! (I popped back to see earlier pics)

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  11. Anne / Springleaf StudiosOctober 4, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    wow, some really unique and cool fabrics. Enjoy them.

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  12. RachaeldaisyOctober 5, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    I love Aussie fabrics too. They have a wonderful sense of texture and space. You'll make a wonderful quilt with your collection of homegrown prints..

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  13. PreetiOctober 17, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    The texture is amazing!

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