Carolyn's Quilting Room: June 2013

Hobart here she comes!

Not the Goo-oo-d Ship Lollypop, but perhaps the next best thing.

Carolyn headed for Hobart yesterday onboard the Spirit of Tasmania.

Check her out at stand B02 at Hobart's Craft and Quilt Show!

Lindy@Carolyn's

Posted on 26 June 2013 at 02:30 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Just a step to the left - and it's Modern!

I thought I was seeing double when I saw this quilt on a blog yesterday!

It is so similar to a design of Carolyn's called Pure Charm.

On closer examination the 'links' between the framed charm squares are off centre. It's a nice touch and shows just how little difference there is between the traditional and the modern sometimes.

Below is Carolyn's,

and here is the 'Modern' quilt.

For some more great pictures like this one go to the blog Freshly Pieced at the link below. Modern works really well in reproduction fabrics and who knows where inspiration will come from.

http://www.freshlypieced.com/2013/06/modern-quilt-guild-pop-up-show-in.html

Keeping you informed!

Lindy@Carolyn's

Posted on 23 June 2013 at 09:36 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Grandma's Quilts

It occurs to me that Carolyn's descendants will have a wonderful legacy and it was this blog that made me realise it!

Please go have a look. This lady found not one but EIGHT beautiful antique quilts when cleaning out her grandma's house. The wedding ring quilt is to-die-for (see below) but so are the others.

Now pop over to Julie Ree's Blog and see some serious eye candy.

http://julieree.blogspot.com.au/2009/06/great-grandmas-quilts.html

And if you think that is interesting this link to her photos on Flikr will blow you away!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/juliesfaboopix/sets/72157619243459574/

Happy drooling,

Lindy@Carolyn's

Posted on 21 June 2013 at 12:57 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Thursday Girls

Its always the best day to look in at Carolyn's because the Thursday girls work at a cracking pace!

Last weeks show and tell was no exception.

Robyn is progressing well with her version of Longbourne, started in a workshop with Katrina Hadjimichael, using this stunning print for the centre instead of applique.

Judy is well on her way with the Clamshell quilt begun with Irene Blanck. She is using her stash of blues with lovely results. Below is only half of what she has done!

And all done bar the binding, is Wanda's terrific version of Carolyn's Pure Charm design, commenced in a class with Shelley.

Looking wonderful!

Lindy@Carolyn's

Posted on 19 June 2013 at 06:17 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

Another Great Blog to Check Out

Just spotted this terrific blog Needles, Sticks and Hooks that looks a treat.

The author Deb has started Carolyn's George III Coverlet and shows her progress blocks.

She is doing a great job, on this as well as some other repro beauties.

If you want to get an idea of what is involved you can follow along!

http://debkstuff.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/a-new-project-and-progress-report.html

Lindy@Carolyn's

Posted on 13 June 2013 at 01:52 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Sydney Quilt Show Preview

For those lucky Sydney residents and visitors who can make it to the Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair make sure you get to visit Carolyn at Stand K46.

For the rest of us here is a sneak peak at the show coming together!

And of course Carolyn's lovely creations.

I hope its a great show!

Lindy @ Carolyn's

Posted on 12 June 2013 at 11:48 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)

More work from our girls.

Show and Tell is great therapy! I love to see the work others get done.

In the photo below, the quilt at the back was made by Carolyn many moons ago. It is delightfully crinkled from being loved.

Sitting on top at the left, is the beginnings of a lovely fresh remake by Shelley.

So simple and so lovely.

Next is Judy's rather spectacular Farmer's Wife Quilt. Just love how the plain sashings make the colours pop.

And Lorraine, in a rush to the stove with the unfinished top around her neck, managed to burn her project (big oops) and is now in mend-and-make-do mode. Her boys will be pleased when she is done!