Monday, 13 July 2009

Redemption.

A few weeks ago the Spouse and his mate trundled off to see an old favourite teenage band playing up in Glasgow. Great were the promises of behaving themselves and being home early. You'd think I'd know by now, aye? Needless to say it was a late night (early morning!) when they staggered home full of the joys of youthful punk rock and......well, and beer. *rollseyes* Eejits, the pair of them. Still, at least it was a Friday night and my Spouse wasn't working the next day - unlike his pal, Jonah (not his real name, he's just the unluckiest man you'll ever meet!!).
So, by lunchtime the following day Chookie and I were off on the train to Stirling to buy some fat quarters (for her now finished Sugar & Spice quilt) and the Spouse, in a fit of remorse, tagged along. He sponsored the lunch AND the quilting shop including a rather lovely 1/2 jelly roll of batiks that are totally not my style but rather lovely.
After seeing the start of Flossie's beautiful "Lemonade" coin quilt I really fancied a shot at one myself and spent a happy afternoon some weekends ago piecing the coins together. Then spent 2 weeks agonizing over sashing colours before consulting my colours expert. AKA my Mum. She suggested black - I think she was bang on coz here's what I made up on Saturday.


Looks like stained glass, I think. But I'm going to call it "Redemption." For the fact that the jelly roll was bought in remorse but also because the name of the band playing that fateful Friday? The Damned. *grins*
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  1. Susan13 July 2009 at 17:53

    Now that's the PERFECT name for a perfect quilt with a terrific story behind it. Guilt is a wonderful thing, IMO. Way to perfect using it, girl! lol

    So how are going to quilt it? And your Mum has a great eye for color. She gives good advice. I might need her someday, does she freelance? :)

    Susan/aka FlossieBlossoms

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  2. RoseofSharonStudio14 July 2009 at 14:32

    Great Quilt! I love it! But batiks are my fav. :)
    I also love the story behind it and the name of the quilt. Outstanding job!

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  3. Megan of Fabric Love18 July 2009 at 07:08

    Very appropriate! I love the quilt, the name, and your hilarious yarn!

    Unfortunately, my hubby has now progressed past the little hints about too much fabric. I wouldn't be surprised if he were to stage a full-on intervention for my fabric addiction soon.

    Then again, he may have a point...

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