Quilt Creation with a Touch of Weather
A Pleasure Of Pennyroyal
Silver beads decorate my window as the first splatter of rain fulfills this morning’s promise.
I just finished embroidering a botanical square for Salmon Creek School‘s newest quilt. See other Salmon Creek quilts here. Locals know we are famous for our beautiful fund raising creations. Our earlier quilt (previously mentioned here) will be raffled off at the end of this month. Be sure and check with one of us Mom’s for tickets before it is too late.
My square is called A Pleasure of Pennyroyal. I was inspired by this engraving. Currently, the new quilt is known as the Herbal Quilt with 16 squares by as many different women.
It should be ready by the Summer Art’s Fair in June.
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That is truly lovely Kym.
[Do not think I use the word “lovely” often either. I think I am turning into a Brit or something.]
Thank you, madam.
(practicing to be your chauffeur someday in case you turn into a Brit with a limo)
Wow, what a talent! I wish that I had the patience and skill… instead I get to admire yours this morning.
Amie
Annie, Definitely patience is the major part of embroidery. That and having a supportive community that values fabric art. Some quilts we make over $10,000. Every time one person (mostly women but occasionally men) learns a new technique they pass it on.
I love that everyone does one square, so you get to put your time and energy into one really special square. A whole quilt is overwhelming but one square I could do. [smile]
I’ve been saying for years that I would do a whole quilt for just our family but 1 square for each fundraiser is all that I can manage so far.
I just love quilts! Wish I was better at sewing so I could make a really special one.
Maybe we should start a tradition of sewing quilts for the new babies in the family. One square per family member isn’t that hard.
I will believe that when the baby has a Christmas stocking.
:::scamper:::
I’m telling Mooom!
[oops]