Vintage Patchwork (by PamBuda) project #8 – “Tess of the D’Urbervilles”. My sister liked Thomas Hardy
and read many of his books back in high school while I was still reading Roy
Rogers comic books!
This one was a cinch. I had
so much fun piecing all those little half squares. Trimming is not my favorite
part of quilting, but when doing a little one like this it is essential. This
is the pile that was left after trimming!
I actually finished this one
early as I wanted it to go to our silent auction (with “designer permission”
from Pam) last week along with these past monthly minis.
Our state show
(Maine Quilts 2019) hosts a silent auction for different causes each year. This
year’s proceeds went to the “Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence”. Not sure of exact totals but, I think they all
did fairly well. Thanks to all who donated and purchased!
You can get your copy from Pam (here).
I have been working diligently (but not speedily!) on my c1880 blocks as well.
I joined through Cyndi's, Busy Thimble shop, but you can visit Pam's Blog (here) to see how you can join the fun!
Your Tess little quilt is adorable. I guess I'll work on that one as well (although I didn't bring the book with me to the cabin so it'll have to wait until later in August).
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that your minis brought in tons of money for a worthy cause. I think I bought one or two of them when I was at your fair.
I think the scraps off the trimming almost look like an art project!
What a wonderful donation. Your minis are bound to delight many people and cause them to dig deep for lots of $$. I love to trim hst's. It makes the piecing come out so much better. I think in reality I'm a pretty happy hazard piecer. But a little trimming, and they look pretty doggone good. 😁
ReplyDeleteOh, what a pretty one! This is one I am going to have to make!
ReplyDeleteI read Tess when I was in high school, and again in college--I loved it. I tried to read it again many years ago and found it terribly depressing. Couldn't read it again. Go figure. But I do appreciate many of Thomas Hardy's other books.
Wish I could have bid on one of those little beauties. So good of you to donate them.
Very pretty and others also! Fun making small quilts!
ReplyDeleteLove your little mini--agree that squaring up is essential! I remember watching Tess on PBS years ago and being so aggravated by Alec and Angel and their treatment of Tess--not sure I could watch it again!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little mini quilt. I just love its bright and cheerful attitude!
ReplyDeleteWonderful minis, for a great cause. Your c1880 blocks are looking so good.
ReplyDeleteI just love this mini and all the others you donated for such a good cause! You seem to be moving right along with your c. 1880 blocks. They look great!
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ReplyDeleteP.S. Those are very cute mini quilts!
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That is a super cute mini! I really like the mix of colors, my idea of a good blend of with scrappy look! cheers, cw
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