Let me start by telling you that this quilt top is not my handiwork. I was however lucky enough to photograph it so that I can share it here with you.
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You may remember that I have previously featured my Mother-in-Law's hand pieced hexagons (here and here), and although my MIL is continuing to work on her quilt top (it is almost finished!), she is also a keen quilter in a sewing group whose members together have hand pieced this particular quilt top.
There are 8 quilters in my MIL's sewing group who have been meeting every third Thursday for more than 15 years. The average age of the group members is approximately 65 and they share, amongst many other things, much more than a century of quilting experience and know-how.
One of the group's quilters celebrated a big '0 birthday this year, and the above quilt top was secretly made by the remaining 7 members to present as a birthday gift. This project was in progress for about 6 months and was a well received surprise for the birthday girl.
One of the group's quilters celebrated a big '0 birthday this year, and the above quilt top was secretly made by the remaining 7 members to present as a birthday gift. This project was in progress for about 6 months and was a well received surprise for the birthday girl.
The hexagon blocks are made using just one diamond shaped template to cut fabric pieces. Most fabrics were carefully fussy-cut to create a repeat pattern in the center star. The quilt top is entirely hand pieced.
Sewing groups are such a wonderful way to share and learn sewing/quilting techniques whilst sharing friendship, food and the highs and lows of everyday life. These women are an inspiration for the commitment they have made to the group, their amazing work and their enviable bond.
Thank you for allowing me to share this beautiful quilt top.
Rita
Rita
