Richard has declared April to be the month when I finish more projects than I begin. I think he's no fun. But, getting into the spirit of things, I have just finished three quilts -- one of which I began nearly two years ago, when we were living on the other side of the ocean. And it does feel good. (On the other hand, I have also started a half-dozen projects, ranging from small bags to inordinately complex queen-size quilts.)
What with the recently completed quilts, the timing is ideal to begin a quilting blog. I have been enjoying other quilting and sewing blogs for years, and it is now my turn to contribute. Nice Weather for Ducks Quilting will be the sister to my cooking and baking blog (Nice Weather for Ducks).
Nine patch variation
I began cutting this quilt two years ago this spring in Canada -- having brought the material back from England. It was transported in pieces back across the ocean to Hungary, and finished here last week. I am pleased with the quilting itself, and with the binding. This is by far my favorite binding technique: it gives crisp, clean lines and is easy to work as narrowly as 1/4 inch. The colors are quite far from my normal palette, and were a challenge.
Amish crib variation
I adore this. It is the 'twin' to the sawtooth diamond variation quilt which hangs above my brother's fireplace in Texas. This one will soon be over my parent's fireplace in Canada -- and I will be sad to part with it. I love the slight asymmetry, and the fabrics are gorgeous. It is currently in my living room, and I plan to lap it up for the next couple of weeks.
Cotton boll
Speaking of glorious fabrics -- these 1930s replicas caught my eye a couple of years ago, but I couldn't decide how to use them for ages. I finally decided to show them off at their best, using large pieces with simple shapes. I love the result -- this one is definitely staying with me. On another note, although this photo was only taken a couple days ago, the trees behind the quilt (across from our house) are now a sea of green. Spring has come to Budapest!
