On my design wall this week is Front Street Memories. It is a 22" tall x 6-foot long applique wall hanging that is a whimsical tribute to my hometown of Beaufort, NC. I've named the buildings after the businesses that existed when I was a little girl - some still exist but most have since closed up shop. There is a ton of detail work left to do: shutters, flowers, flower boxes, boards, window panes, maybe a cat or dog, dressing up the store front windows, shop names. Even though there is a lot left to do, it is all fun stuff. I'll satin stitch around as much of the detailing as I can. I will use the sewing machine and embroidery for some of the detailing as well. For the building names I plan to use a transfer. And I may even use pen & ink for some of the detail work.
Speaking of sewing machines. Thursday I packed up my machine and took it to the shop for servicing. They had it ready Friday and Saturday I gave it a work out. It runs like it's brand new! Now I'm just sorry that I waited so long to take it in for servicing. Oh well, live and learn. It's now working well.
Speaking of sewing machines. Thursday I packed up my machine and took it to the shop for servicing. They had it ready Friday and Saturday I gave it a work out. It runs like it's brand new! Now I'm just sorry that I waited so long to take it in for servicing. Oh well, live and learn. It's now working well.I'm linking up Monday to Design Wall Monday at Patchwork Times.
That is a wonderful project you have going, I hope you'll keep sharing your progress.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to walk down memory lane. Sweet!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS - I just love architectural quilts!! I'm in the middle of an arches series myself. I've seen this done with townhouses in Lancaster. VERY cool!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome project! I like it! 8-)
ReplyDeleteI love your home town quilt. It reminded me of paper dolls only with houses and buildings. It really does look like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteThats Great work....fabulous in every way.....!!
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