ANCESTOR QUILT PROGRESS
My ancestor quilt is coming along. This quilt is for my grandmother's family and shows her parents names and that of their ten children. As you can see, all the names are embroidered and the blocks are sewn together. The blocks are odd sized, 6-1/2" finished.
Next are the border strips. I first decided what I wanted embroidered on the inner border, starting with The Family of William and Carrie Payne, of Mt View, Alberta, then attributes, such as Sacrifice, Service, Faith, etc. I had room for a few other things, so I added familiar things to them, such as Old Chief - a local mountain that my Grandmother talked about; Horse and Buggy, Thunderstorms, etc. I printed these words off from the computer in a size and font that I like, and taped them up in strips to fit the borders. Then I had to trace the words onto fabric with the help of a light box.
Next is the embroidery! I have begun embroidering the strips and they are moving along quickly. This quilt top will be done in no time!
12 comments:
What a great quilt! I just love signature quilts--old and new.
This is the prettiest signature quilt I've seen!
Beautiful! I love the way you have immortalized a little of your history this way.
I love the blocks and I'm excited to see the embroidery - what a great idea!!
This is positively inspired! Well done, you!! I can't wait to see the finished product.
Another winner, Marcie! Wonderful idea for remembering and honoring the family.
Oh I love it!
WOW!!!!! Just plainn amazing!
Sounds like some names for quilts you are going to create.
No question about it -- this will be a lovely family heirloom when it's finished.
That's priceless! I love signature quilts and genealogy. That will be a family treasure!
Marcie - what a treasure! I just love everything about this quilt - the fabrics, the design, the story *s*
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