The quilt project…

September 22, 2009 35 Comments by Kirsty

I’m very happily back to Melbourne drizzle. It was lovely & cool on the run this morning.

This is my most recent pair of Asics. I did actually head into Active Feet before I headed out of town & am now sporting a new pair of runners (toe not yet worn through). My shoes were stitched by hand which I thoroughly enjoyed. I used stem stitch, running stitch & chain stitch for the shoe. I chose to french knot the tongue & the ankle cushioning which was very time consuming but very satisfying.

Perhaps not the best time to take off … I arrived home yesterday morning to a mountain of quilt project blocks. Each of them are wonderful & I am very much looking forward to sharing the completed “quilt” with you. I am horribly behind with the Flickr commenting but you might like to see some of the amazing pieces worked in red that have been sent in here.

If you’ve been following the project & if you think you might like to see the completed quilt in person … you might want to mark 23 October in your diary. Details coming soon.

It feels good to be home, I’m looking forward to catching up on all your news & having a chat.

35 Comments

Neen from Nettle & Brier
968 days ago

So fantastic, I love the laces and would love to see the finished quilt:)

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Liesl
968 days ago

Kirsty, it looks brilliant! Your embroidery is absolutely beautiful.

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Tammy
968 days ago

Amazing! beautiful work and what dedication!

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june at noon
968 days ago

Kirsty, it looks amazing. It's so well executed, and the French knots are so cool, even if they took forever!

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Guest
968 days ago

That look so great and I love the French knots, I can only begin to imagine how time consuming they were. Really looking forward to seeing the completed quilt.

Tara (Aussie-Waffler)

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Linda
968 days ago

welcome home, your block is incredible Kirsty, sooooooo damn neat and just so gorgeous I LOVE that you did the french knots too,stunning

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Guest
968 days ago

Don't know how you do it – so glad I resisted the effort – my free time is in the seconds mostly!

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One Flew Over
968 days ago

Looks AMAZING Kirst! So good to have you back!!

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Guest
968 days ago

Just been to flickr. Wow! This sure is some amazing project. Congratulations to absolutely everyone and to you too for inspiring so much beauty.

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Christie
968 days ago

Welcome back friend, I missed you!

I'm away for a few more days and then I will drop off my redwork, sorry I know it will be late, but I forgot to post it before we left-opps!

I will be there on oct 23rd with bells on!

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Kellie
968 days ago

It's amazing. I love how the laces look like laces (which probably just shows my absolute ignorance of all things embroidery but I am sure you know what I mean).
Marking the 23rd in my diary ~ can't wait to see the finished quilt!

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Bianca
968 days ago

Awesome Kirsty! Incredible work! Can't wait to see how it all works out xox

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Bianca
968 days ago

Awesome Kirsty! Incredible work! Can't wait to see how it all works out xox

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Kirsty
968 days ago

Thanks Neen.

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Kirsty
968 days ago

Thanks Liesl. I really had such a fabulous time with it…I've missed embroidery.

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Kirsty
968 days ago

Thanks Tammy.

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Kirsty
968 days ago

Thanks Gretchen. I used nearly 4 skeins of floss…I guess about the same as you.

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Kirsty
968 days ago

Thanks Tara. I think the finished piece will be something very special.

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Kirsty
968 days ago

Thanks Linda. It's good to be home.

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Kirsty
968 days ago

I just absolutely loved every minute. I feel sad it's done.

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Kirsty
968 days ago

Thanks Kate…it's good to be back.

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Kirsty
968 days ago

Thank you! I've enjoyed every minute & judging by the pieces that have come in the participants have too.

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Kirsty
968 days ago

Thanks Christie!

I'll look forward to receiving the Alice loveliness when you get back.

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Kirsty
968 days ago

Thanks Kellie. I confess I hadn't thought too much about it but my son said exactly the same thing.

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Kirsty
968 days ago

Thanks Bianca. I think it will be something quite special.

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Guest
968 days ago

This is truly amazing! You are incredibly skilled with your needle! Thanks for sharing.

-Mariah in Northern California

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Skebba
968 days ago

Wow, that looks incredible!

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Nikki Cardigan
968 days ago

Your shoe is amazing Kirsty. The detail is incredible. It looks like a photo it is so realistic. In one of your replies above you said you are sad it is over… I couldn't agree more. Your idea and vision was wonderful. Thankyou.

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Guest Lisa
968 days ago

I love your square, especially the laces, fabulous!! you must have the patience of a saint!

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jeanamarie
968 days ago

welcome back! that is a great shoe – i especially love how you've captured the twist in the shoe lace with your stitching – looks to me anyway!

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marian
968 days ago

OH WOW that shoe is STUNNING!!..i can't get over the 3D effect..the embroidery is simply BRILLIANT!!

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Jennifer Rose
967 days ago

that is great the detail is wonderful!

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Tracy C
967 days ago

Oh my goodness. That is incrediable work! Love it!

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pippy lincolne
967 days ago

Outstanding! Of course! x

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Lou Lou
967 days ago

aaaah kirsty…mine is finished i just need to post it too you.
Can you send me your adress??
Im feeling a tad intimidated…they all look SO amazing !!
Thanks Lou

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