This pair of purses is only one of Deanna's finished projects.
The pair of hexagon purses are from Brigitte Giblin - digital patterns found HERE. Deanna modified the tops to work with readily available metal purse frames. The top shape isn't exactly like the pattern.
Wonderful fussy cutting and flawless assembly! The hexagons are hand pieced and the bag portion is hand stitched to the purse frame.
They look great with the toile print chair.
So far she hasn't used the purses. She's enjoying them on her sewing room shelf.
Another great finish Deanna shared is this basket quilt made from 4" basket blocks.
Fun fabric combinations.
Started in a Jo Morton club
We admired her beautiful machine quilting.
The alternate blocks have delicate feathered wreaths. Yes, that's right - feathered wreaths to fit in a 4" alternate block! They are perfectly executed.
The quilt has not been washed. I love it as is! She is planning to wash and dry it to give it even more texture.
I should have taken notes - she used an invisible poly YLI thread for the wreaths. The border stipple is stitched with cotton YLI.
The Honeybee quilt has a longer story I will share in detail in a future post. Do you like it?
With permission of the owner of the antique top, our small group reproduced this queen size quilt. We hand appliqued all 972 leaves, using a beautiful variety of reproduction fabrics.
The quilt will be auctioned at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum live auction in May.
It is a beautiful quilt!!
It was a day filled with inspiring projects.
Wonderful group of talented ladies and I really love the quilt.
ReplyDeleteI have a similar pattern that I got from one of Barbara's books, thinking of doing it in flannels.
Debbie
Such lovely projects! Thanks for sharing :0)
ReplyDeleteI need to get my hex bag back out. Put it away in frustration. These are sweet.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt for the auction! Lovely projects all around. I made the small Brigitte Giblin hexie purse and have used it on a number of occasions. It always draws compliments and "how did yoh do that" questions. I hope your friend will take hers for an outing - it is wonderful and deserves to have fun:-)
ReplyDeleteEvery project here is inspiring. And yes, I really like that quilt. Should raise lots of money!
ReplyDeleteOh such lovely eye candy Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAAAHHH i LOVE your toile' chair!! what lovely purses and and projects.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day of sharing. The Honeybee quilt is beautiful looking forward to hearing more.
I have to clarify - NOT my lovely chair or fantastic Cherry bedroom!
DeleteThose hexagon purses caught my eye. Love them both but especially the smaller size one. And I love the toile chair. I could just move right in.
ReplyDeleteLovely work! I love the honeybee. One of my favorite blocks and you have executed it wonderfully. Good luck at the auction!
ReplyDeleteDawn, I just noticed that Barbara Brackman's Material Culture post this week is all about the honey bee block. Check it out.
ReplyDeleteI saw it too. Here's a link.
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What an inspiring day you and the Chintz Chicks had. The Honey Bee Auction quilt is gorgeous. I hope it raises lots of $$ for the RMQM.
ReplyDeleteBe still my heart! Do I like the honeybee quilt? Oh, yes! This block has been on my to do list for a very long time. I LOVE this honeybee quilt and I'm sure it will raise a lot for the museum. Deanna's treasures are beautiful, too. Such talent!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! What a great experience for you! Very inspiring.:)
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I love the quilts and the chair too! What's not to love about a basket quilt - always a favorite of mine. The Honeybee quilt is great - wish I could see it in person!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING!!! I LOVE, LOVE the little basket quilt!! I'm inspired! I have a small replica quilt that has 4 inch squares that I want use feathered wreaths!! And the honey bee quilt!! FANTASTIC!!! Great fabrics, great traditional style and it will be a treasured heirloom!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs!
Oh my!!! Love all the beautiful work! I have yet to finish my hexagon purse. I'm intimidated by the directions. lol! Love that basket quilt! Love that toile chair! The Honeybee quilt is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery inspirational! What a huge quilt too. I hope it raises lots of money.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!
ReplyDeleteI love all the projects you show in this post, but the Honeybee quilt is just stunning!!! She is really amazing, and you did a great job here, all of you!
ReplyDeleteoh that honeybee quilt is exquisite! :)
ReplyDeleteboth of the quilts are gorgeous! I think I like the basket one the best.
ReplyDeleteThe Jo Morton basket quilt is adorable and I LOVE the RMQM auction quilt!
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