Saturday, June 11, 2011

My Retro Quilt

I signed up for a " Machine Foundation Paper Piecing" class at the workroom. Foundation Paper Piecing is a great exercise to train your brain with the reversed thinking process. I have to admit that I never would hang a traditional wall quilt in my house but Johanna, our instructor, always gives a fresh look to some traditional or outdated style. ( I hope you know what I mean).
How did I come up with the idea from the 50's? A few weeks ago a found  a 1957 edition of the canadian magazine Liberty.

The inspiring retro ads where a perfect match from the novelty print from Michael Miller.


A three day sewing marathon left a kitchen table in mayhem.


I think my three guys could have not handled all these fabric bits and pieces . These are the days when you are by yourself and cooking is not required.


The little girl on the swing is from the lovely collection " Sherbert Pips".










Lots of fuzzy cutting to get everyone under the roof.



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8 comments:

  1. MulticoloredPiecesJune 11, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Your blog is delightful! Great work in fabric with great ideas. I'm going to have to read all of your posts!
    best, nadia

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  2. VioletJune 12, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    i love this, and all the other great projects you post!
    where is this magical workshop you go to?
    i want to go!!!
    but i'm in new england...

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  3. Leslie Jane MoranJune 12, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    This is absolutely fabulous. A true work of art!

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  4. martha brownJune 12, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Wonderful, Ludgera! I love it!

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  5. Susan WilliamsonJune 12, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous, and it's now official: you do everything brilliantly.

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  6. ludgeraJune 13, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Thank you so much for these nice comments, it really means a lot to me.

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  7. Kathie VezzaniJune 24, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I love this, Ludgera.

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  8. Karen AckvaJuly 22, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    Amazing job at the fussing cutting and desugn! Fantastic!

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