Raffle Quilt and Happy Mail
Check out this quilt!!
It's this years Springwood Quilt Show raffle quilt. The Springwood Quilt Show Committee have done a wonderful job of making this quilt based on an English quilt from the 1820's. I wish I had close up photos of the fabrics but I can tell you they are a wonderful mix of beautiful reproduction fabrics. And don't you just love that wide sashing with hexagons. Brilliant!
If you want to see this quilt live then head to the Springwood High School , Grose St, Faulconbridge on the last weekend of April. Doors open on Friday at 11am until 5pm, Saturday and Sunday are 10am until 4pm.
There'll be about 150 quilts on display and lots of great stall holders selling tempting wares.
For more information have a look at the Springwood Quilt Show Blog.
If you'd like to join in behind the scenes they're looking for volunteers to help out on Saturday. It's a great way of helping out and joining in the fun. I always enjoy hanging the quilts and then packing up when it's over. Gbf helps too, it gives him a chance to get his big ladder out of the shed. I'll be on white glove duty sometime over the weekend so if you see me say hello.
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The postie has been delivering fun parcels. Diane from O'Quilts has been making a parade of potholders! And she shared some with me!
Not just one but three! I'm going to hang them and admire them rather than use them as potholders.
It takes a crafter to know how special a gift of thread is. Jessica Wheelerhan (she's the creater of the cool hand printed Text/Type fabrics I showed here a while ago) suprised me with this lovely grey misty thread. I love how she's wound it onto some driftwood from an exotic beach side holiday.
As for sewing I've been attaching hanging sleeves and labels onto my show quilts, sewing binding onto some mini quilts and bending needles, even breaking them while hand sewing a denim quilt. Ouch! I know I should have photos to show you but I'm a bit slow with my new camera. I figured it would be another week before I did a post and you'd all be wondering where I was by then. So sewing photos can wait for another day. I'll just have more to show :)
29 Comments
The sashing is awesome! I never would have thought of that idea.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to get some good mail when you least expect it.
What will you use the thread for, It looks thick?
The Raffel quilt is stunning.
ReplyDeleteParcles in the post are always lots of fun.
Sounds like lots of hand sewing going on in preperation for the show.
Have fun at the show, the raffle quilt looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for sashing! I love how different it is! Fabulous idea for the thread too, makes using it all the sweeter.:)
ReplyDeleteWow that raffle quilt is amazing. It would take me years to make that! I love how you are going to hang the pot holders, I don't think I could bear to use them either :)
ReplyDeleteI do love that quilt! I wish I could just pop on over and say hello!! Maybe one day they will invent "beaming" technology and we can beam ourselves all over the world. Looking forward to the full report! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous raffle quilt! I'd love to hear how many tickets were sold.
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing better than a good mail day!
How sweet of O'Quilts to send you some potholders! They look fab.
ReplyDeleteThat thread looks cool. Love the driftwood thread holder!
Good luck getting everything ready for the quilt show. It's always a rush at the last minute, isn't it? I know the show will be wonderful. Have fun! And share some pix with us??
Fabulous quilt! Thanks for sharing it. Gorgeous pot holders too. I can see why you're going to hang them for show, rather than using them. Looking forward to seeing your show quilts!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt you have done there! The potholders are really cute too.
ReplyDeleteYou are a lucky one to have friends that send you such pretty gifts!
I hope your quilt does well in the show.
Vorrei tanto essere piĆ¹ vicino per partecipare alla lotteria e correre il rischio di vincere quella meraviglia di trapunta!
ReplyDeleteSimpatiche e divertenti anche le presine!
Hi Shaz, I didn't help make the raffle quilt year. I was just an admiring onlooker as the clever ladies in the Springwood Show Committee worked their quilting magic with this quilt.
ReplyDeletewow - what an amazing quilt. And yay for great mail days :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat raffle quilt. I hope you make a lot of money. Good luck with all the work involved in the show.
ReplyDeleteYes, that is a beautiful raffle quilt ! Labels...GRRRRR, I have to make some too.
ReplyDeleteThe raffle quilt is absolutely fabulous ! I wish I could buy a ticket !
ReplyDeleteThats some seriously happy mail you've received too.
That's an amazing raffle quilt!! Hope all goes well for the show - just that bit too far for me to attend (sad face).
ReplyDeleteI love all those hexagons!! Such a great way to incorporate them. Lovely potholders too--I can see why you don't want to use them.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt, bought some tickets at annis!
ReplyDeleteUse those potholders girl...use them right now!!! It is an order:)
ReplyDeleteThe raffle quilt is amazing! That will definitely be a treasured win for someone! Love the pot holders and the thread. The texture of the thread looks delish!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really neat quilt! I don't think I've ever seen sashing like that. Potholders make such nice gifts and they add a great splash of color if you hang them.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day,
Judy
That quilt is awesome!!! I will have to keep this one in mind for our quilt guild's raffle. D.G. L
ReplyDeleteThat is an unbelievable raffle quilt- just stunning! I wish I lived close:(
ReplyDeletethe quilt is gorgeous.........wished I could make it to the show but it's a bit to far........
ReplyDeleteOh Rachael drool, drool....I'm in love with that quilt...Love the repro stuff! Have fun at the show!
ReplyDeleteThose potholder are such a great gift! Lucky you!!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful raffle quilt! I love the repro fabrics. your committee outdid themselves.
ReplyDeletethe potholders are lovely! lucky you.
Cool thread, what will you use it for? I love the spool too.
Can't wait to see your quilts hanging in the show!
Love the Raffle quilt and the sashing is awesome, what a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for leaving me a comment. Your kind words encourage me to keep sharing my work and stories.