Thursday, December 30, 2010

Pieced, but not quilted, so...

...I guess I can't call it finished.
My mother brought me these antique scissors at Thanksgiving.
And, I bought myself an early Christmas present.
The photo is of my paternal grandfather, the quilter!
I am so glad Dee, of TOWQS fame, convinced me to use the green stripe in the border instead of the black.  It gives it a true turn of the century feel.

9 comments:

  1. Those antique scissors are so cool! What a nice mom. Your Featherweight looks so charming on the table beside the photo of your grandfather and your little quilt top. Love the way the border turned out. I do like that green stripe!

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  2. Very nice - Scissors, sewing machine and of course your mini quilt! The green stripe border looks just beautiful.

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  3. That is quite a sweet collection of loved items. How cool to have a grandfather quilter! He deserves a pretty featherweight sitting next to his picture :-) Love the scissors too. Enjoy!

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  4. Beautiful, just beautiful is all I can say!!

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  5. Your mini quilt turned out wonderful!
    I love how you displayed it with your little featherweight, antique scissors and that heart warming photo of your Grandfather!

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  6. The green stripe elegantly gives the centre the pride of place it deserves. Those wonderful colours in this little quilt remind me that I have a bag of beautiful autumn leaves to play with. May you and your family enjoy a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

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  7. Great choice with the border. And Wow I'd love to get those scissors.

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  8. Love the stripe! Really did make the quilt. Love the scissors and congrats on the featherweight. I love mine- she just sings to me everytime I sew on her (I've named her Fiona, lol!). Love that you have a grandfather that quilted!!
    Karen

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