Thursday, August 2, 2012

Catherine's Garden Progress

One of the 36+ flowers on the quilt
Reproducing my Catherine's Garden quilt was a joy.

When I wasn't stitching I was reseraching the information that came with the quilt.

The detail is wonderful, and it was all the more fun stitching it with friends.









We compared colors and fabric choices.

My friend chose the Amy Butler Banana fabric for her background - just like Catherine did.
Isn't it wonderful?

Mine version is the cream ground.

The quilted example pictured is the original 1855 quilt.  Ours are still tops.






We had great days comparing our tops to the original.

There are reproduction fabrics from Pat L. Nickols, Nancy Kirk, and some newer reproduction fabrics from Moda's Friendship line.

We got the wonderful Amy Butler 'Banana' background fabric from Fat Quarters Quilt Shop in Vista Ca.





We are constantly amazed by the original makers imaginative garden.  There are more than 36 unique flowers, and numerous leaves.

As I put the finishing touches on my top - I am thinking ahead to the backing.  The original is backed in solid cream, I just might so the same, but I love surprise backings.  I'll be posting my finished top any day now.  Wish me luck ;-)

Have a great weekend!








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16 comments:

  1. audreyAugust 2, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    It looks so pretty. Love the applique.

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  2. Janet O.August 3, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Can't wait to see your finished product. This is such a beauty!

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  3. StaceyAugust 3, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    Just lovely....the Amy Butler Banana looks great ;)

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  4. ann hermesAugust 3, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Looking good. I can't wait to see the progess as you go.

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  5. MargaretAugust 3, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Ooooh, I can't wait to see the whole thing! So pretty!

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  6. Me and My StitchesAugust 3, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Such an amazing quilt - I can't wait to see yours finished!

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  7. LoriAugust 3, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    It's lovely Dawn! I love a print on the back!!

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  8. reganAugust 3, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    I can't wait to see your finished top!

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  9. LibbyAugust 3, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    I have to admit that I am a sucker for that 'banana' fabric. I see it as a green - but that's me and my warped color sense. I'm anxious to see what your surprise is going to be for the back *s*

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  10. NancyAugust 3, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Very pretty. Is Nancy Kirk back with her wonderful reproduction fabrics? I cried the day I heard she was leaving the business.

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  11. DawnAugust 3, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    No new lines that I'm aware of. Don't we wish!!
    I just bought LOTS when I had the chance and have used it over the years on very special projects. I think Nancy is doing a bed turning at AQSG with quilts from her personal collection.

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  12. LuAnnAugust 3, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Beautiful applique' project. Love these blocks.

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  13. OndreaAugust 3, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    So much beautiful applique.

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  14. OndreaAugust 3, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Beautiful applique.

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  15. MaureenAugust 4, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Love seeing your applique. I don't think I've ever done a project along with a friend. I guess it's a good way to keep motivated. Can't wait to see more.

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  16. Jean CarltonAugust 8, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Very nice - I look forward to the post showing the whole top. Will you hand quilt ?

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