I Still Call Australia Home
October 20, 2014
General Info
| Start Date | Sep 28, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Finish Date | Oct 20, 2014 |
| Status | Finished |
| Size | 52″ square |
| Pattern | Gumflower Wreath by Leesa Chandler |
| What it’s for | In memory of my Nanny Betty |
| Batting | Cotton |
Shows
Won 1st in “We Are Australian” category at the 2014 Braidwood Quilt Event.
Quilt Top Notes/Techniques
Made in memory of my Nanny Betty, who was an Aussie war bride.
Wreath was machine appliqued with a small button hole stitch using variegated thread. Hand stitched pistol stitches for gum flowers using variegated embroidery thread.
Cornerstones were from an Australian themed applique panel. I chose the images of things that Nan would have liked.
Quilting Notes/Techniques
Use a combo stipple/gum leaf design for centre – based on design from quilt pattern. Used a circle design for the pink border. Cornerstones were quilted in invisible thread around main design and stippled in the background. Warratah border was quilted in a clamshell pattern.
Progress Pictures
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