Monday, May 18, 2020

WILLIAM MORRIS A NEW PROJECT

OK, I have finished several UFO's, still have lots left, but I am interested in a new project for a bit of a change.
I ordered some fabric about a week ago.  It is William Morris  themed.  I have always loved the old ornate appliqué pieces and this fabric just grabbed me up and said I had to start a project with it.  
It included some light prints.
I had some background prints as well, I think the middle one is my favorite.
And a couple more prints from my stash.  Not sure about the center one on these prints, but you can never tell until you get into a project what might work.  
So I dug this book out of the closet and I am thinking to start a small wall hanging project.  
I have my quilting buddy all ready to give me a hand.  She has a nice cushy dog bed on the other side of the room, but she often prefers to settle in on one of the unfinished projects.  For some reason this particular item has caught her fancy.
This is my youngest daughter, the one with all the chickens, peacocks and ducks.  Her husband asked her what she would like for Mother's Day.  A flame thrower, go figure!  Weed control out in the country, and her farmer neighbor told her it is much better than spraying weed killer.  She says it works great, and much easier and faster than spraying too.   
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19 comments:

  1. cityquilter graceMay 18, 2020 at 9:19 AM

    all that fabric and only ONE small wall quilt? lol...they are all so very lovely...drooling here

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  2. RobinMay 18, 2020 at 11:33 AM

    The William Morris fabrics and patterns have always intrigued me. Look forward to seeing what you create.

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  3. chrisknitsMay 18, 2020 at 4:21 PM

    The fabric pull is gorgeous!!! Can't wait to see what you come up with. I love the flame thrower!!!

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  4. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle NanaMay 19, 2020 at 5:34 AM

    I have been hoarding some WM fabric for a while now. Can't settle on what to make and cut into them. I have Michele's book too and ogle it from time to time. Way to go with getting in there and making something!

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  5. BrookeMay 19, 2020 at 6:35 PM

    lovely fabrics...so you!!
    love Jaci's gift too...so funny this transformation...to country life!

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  6. Home Sewn By UsMay 20, 2020 at 7:53 AM

    Hi Donnalee! A flame thrower! Well, isn't that just so clever and environmentally friendly, too. I can totally understand the need for a new project. After you get that behind you or at least well started, it is easier to return to an older project. At least, that works for me. Thanks for linking up this week. ~smile~ Roseanne

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  7. SandeeMay 20, 2020 at 8:27 AM

    Aw on the pup. What a cutie pie.

    I laughed about the flame thrower. You daughter rocks.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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  8. KlaraMay 20, 2020 at 8:54 AM

    haha, made me smile with the birthday wish. my kind of wish.

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  9. Dione Gardner-StephenMay 20, 2020 at 5:13 PM

    Your daughter is amazing and a credit to you. The William Morris fabrics are really lovely, I can see why you have the urge to start something new. I will look forward to seeing what you decide to make with these.

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  10. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquéMay 21, 2020 at 8:12 AM

    Great fabrics, and I'm looking forward to see what you will create with. Not an usual gift for your daughter ;)

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  11. KimMalkMay 21, 2020 at 8:52 AM

    The dark fabrics are gorgeous. Haha, your daughter is pretty bada$$!

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  12. Bernie KringelMay 22, 2020 at 8:04 AM

    Oh - I love William Morris fabrics. Those are gorgeous - what a treat to have such a selection to work with!

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  13. The Joyful QuilterMay 22, 2020 at 1:21 PM

    A flame thrower for Mother's Day? What a riot your daughter must be!!

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  14. LIttle Penguin QuiltsMay 23, 2020 at 8:17 AM

    Those are such pretty fabrics - I'll enjoy seeing what you're going to do with them!

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  15. JennyMay 23, 2020 at 2:28 PM

    Chickens, peacocks, ducks and now a flame thrower! What a gal! Does she know that her animal antics keep us entertained, all over the world, even down here in New Zealand. Do hope she doesn't mind.
    Your WM fabric is lovely, I haven't worked with anything like that yet. And there's certainly nothing wrong with starting a new project or two.

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  16. KimMay 24, 2020 at 2:14 PM

    A flame thrower for Mother's Day...wow...each to their own, I suppose. =) Those William Morris fabrics are beautiful. They are going to look beautiful all together in a wall hanging.

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  17. Quilter KathyMay 25, 2020 at 6:13 AM

    The William Morris fabrics are so beautiful! Can't wait to see what you make with them!

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  18. For the love of geeseMay 27, 2020 at 7:25 AM

    Love the fabric and your quilting buddy. I like your daughter more and more with every post. Thank you for linking up to Put your foot down.

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  19. Alycia~QuiltygirlMay 27, 2020 at 7:26 AM

    Beautiful fabrics - and I totally understand your daughter... my present was a mower I could attach to my tractor - haha!

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