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.
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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