It's soooo cold here in Des Moines I am thinkin' summer to warm up! We had -20* windchill today! Brrr! So I thought I'd share my latest mini punched quilt with you since it has Summer in it's name. This one isn't really a quilt I guess, because it is not quilted. It has a wool border giving it a more prim look. I'm real happy with it, loving the colors and cheerfulness they bring on a cold winter day. This pic is nice and bright, but the real deal is a bit less bright when you see it in person. Even though Summer is in the name this little quilt would be great for all year long. It would pass for spring with an Easter bunny sitting on it, for summer next to a basket of flowers, for fall with the warm brown accents and even on a cold winter day like today with the blue that reminds us of a winter quilt. I'm sure this one will stay out all year long at my house. I have missed displaying blues in my home and was happy to find these beautiful blue wools along with the other pretty colors from Blackberry Primitives.
It measures 12" square just like the others. The Valdani 12 pearl cotton, always colorfast, is great for a prim look, imitating a mini wool rug. You can buy this pattern from my website, Hallbrook Designs if you like it! It's a unique way to show off your punched project! You will also find the punch needle and hoop on the website if you are in need. I will be making a Valdani Thread order early next week if anyone needs any of these beautiful threads. Please let me know if I can help you with an order!
On another note, it's Super Bowl Weekend! Who's going to a quilt store sale to celebrate?!? What better reason to shop than a football game, right ladies? I will be supporting some local stores at their sales before the big game. If you do some shopping and you're a blogger, be sure to show us your stash!
Have a great weekend, Stay warm and Take Care,
Missie
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Fun piece and always nice to do something cheerful in the winter.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Love it!!!! Yes, I would like to order some Valdani thread from you, will let you know what colors.
ReplyDeleteGreat piece, Missie. Me, I will be watching the game and cheering my 49ers on to victory.
ReplyDeleteOoohhhh...I really like this! Love all of the colors. Have fun shopping Sunday - hope you find lots of treasures!
ReplyDeleteLove to do quilt motifs in needle punch - very fun! Love your finishing details.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE how you've mixed the threads with the wool - what a beautiful project! No Super Bowl stuff for me - can't stand football..... just church for me...... Thanks for sharing your project with us.....
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous!!!! Love it girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little piece Missie!
ReplyDeleteHi Missie! So nice to meet you. Thanks for visiting my blog. In answer to your question, yes, I did tea dye the fabric. I left it long enough in the oven that I got nice dark markings. It is cheap muslin from IKEA and I wanted to give it a primitive look.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece. Punchneedle has never come over here. It is a beauty!
Hugs from Holland ~
Heidi
Missie,
ReplyDeleteit is a beautiful piece. I like the little additions of the wool on the outside edges.