The Country Bride Quilt

This was one on the first quilts I machine quilted. The first applique block was begun in a workshop. The applique is machine done using rayon threads which I loved because of their shiny and fine finish. Everyone else in the class was using very traditional pale pinks or pale blues for their applique blocks but I just loved the more vibrant colours I chose.

At this stage in my life, my husband would go to the club on a Friday night and, as the children had already left home, I would use this time to quilt. Then go and collect him from the club so he wasn’t driving home having had a few drinks. It was a special time for me, a space in the week that was dedicated to what I wanted to do without interruptions.

Each block, including the quilted blocks, was made separately and then I joined them in a quilt as you go fashion. The top seam is sewn right sides together but the back seam is folded over and hand stitched down.

The quilt patterns were all pre-marked on the quilt top before stitching. I think form the photo I must have used a different weight batting in the border because is stands out more readily than the internal blocks.