Made entirely from my children's jeans
and shirts/t-shirts...
this version of an Orange Peel Quilt is
especially appealing to me.
I LOVE to sew by hand...
Machine sewing ? - eh, not so much.
So while this quilt is by far, *not perfect*...
it has a lovely time worn charm
and memories galore,
just by using old clothing.
When you piece it together,
the back is as clean as the front.
(A finished product, with no other work needed !)
Back of Orange Peel Quilt
I saved "old, tattered, holes in the knees" jeans
for years, until I had enough to finish this quilt.
(It is the ONLY time I wished my 4 children
would outgrow their clothing quickly ;)
would outgrow their clothing quickly ;)
Did I mention it is VERY heavy ?
It was not easy maneuvering it around
on the sewing machine...
but so worth it when completed.
A fresh New Year is before us.
I have a vision for 2014 and am excited to dig in !
I love a new planner ~ empty, white pages ~
waiting to be filled with...
adventures and rabbit trails ;)
New Years Eve day,
I received my issue of Inspirations Magazine
from Australia !
A stunning Hand Embroidery magazine,
with beautiful projects and "how tos".
(What a great way to bring in the New Year ;)
Wishing you a healthy 2014 !
"Don't follow, lead.
Don't copy, create.
Don't start, finish.
Don't sit still, move.
Don't fit in, stand out.
Don't sit quietly, speak up.
Not all the time, but more often."
(This picked my interest years ago, but not sure who to credit for it.)
Rose
