Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Harpsichord Quilt, Row 1

So that I'm not just working on putting rows together of the Harpsichord Quilt when all the blocks are done, I decided to join the blocks into rows as I go. This is the first 7 blocks of row 1. Four more blocks and that row will be complete.

No border will be added to the China Plates quilt. I'd like to get it quilted fairly quickly, so am hoping to baste it tomorrow. I keep thinking of quilting a spoon, knife and fork on each plate but will probably end up quilting a circle around the centre of each plate.

Simon, a friend who is an amazing photographer, went to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and got some fantastic photos. He was kind enough to allow me to grab this one of an owl to post.


Our home wildlife having a nap:

While our house lion was giving us quite the look!


12 shared their thoughts:

jovaliquilts said...

I like to get things in rows, too, when it works out to do it as I go.
I love the fork and spoon idea for quilting the China plates, so cute, but it makes it a different kind of quilt than if you do circles, which would be more elegant.

Quilt Hollow said...

As a scrolled down...got excited in thinking some sort of new kitty. That was one gorgeous owl. You through me! LOL

Crispy said...

I too love to get my rows together as I go. I like the circle idea better for the China Plates, but is you ever decided to make some placemats the silverware pattern would be perfect IMHO :0)

Crispy

Jackie said...

The blocks are coming along nicely. That will be just one fabulous quilt. I love the owl picture, hauntingly beautiful. I love the home wildlife too!

The Calico Cat said...

YAY, Yay, yay - a complete row! & I love the shot of the owl.

Vals Quilting said...

WOW the owl is breathtaking and I love your first row completed - beautiful.
Valerie
http://www.pastimesonline.ca/vals-quilting/

Karen said...

Beautiful photo of the owl and home wildlife. Row one looks marvelous!

Barb said...

Your quilt is looking wonderful...lots and lots of work but you are getting it done....

Frummie said...

Cathi,
The quilt is magnificent! I can't wait to see the whole thing finished.
Hugs,
Frummie

ivoryspring said...

Cathi,

So pretty - the harpsichord blocks and the owl!

paula, the quilter said...

The quilt blocks are looking great! I recently saw a Great Horned Owl in a tree in our backyard at dusk. I'm not a bit surprised since we are overrun with rabbits. The owl was looking for dinner -- munch.

Nanette Merrill and daughters said...

I love them joined together. The black totally makes it all pop.