August 17, 2010
A Basket of Silk Flowers
It’s hot and muggy here in So Cal and I am looking forward to Spring. I found this block in my UFO pile. These flowers won’t wilt in this heat. I thought it would make a wonderful Twilt, “A Basket of Silk Flowers”.
I used a handkerchief for the basket and lots of silk ribbon with pearl cotton for the roses, fuchsias, iris and other flowers. I hand dyed the varigated silk ribbon in the roses and iris.
I think the border fabric might be from the 80’s. Does that date me?
Enjoy!
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EC said,
August 18, 2010 at 12:22 AM
Hi, I just wanted to say that I love your blog. Your twilts are very inspiring and I’m glad to see some new ones up. In fact I like them so much that I have ordered both your books. Best wishes!
Carol Holmes said,
August 18, 2010 at 8:43 AM
Hi, I love your basket of flowers, it’s so ‘retro’. Ribbon embroidery has always fascinated me. Beautiful.
Shasta said,
September 4, 2010 at 9:05 PM
It is a cute quilt. The border goes beautifully with it.