Sunday 25 November 2012

Sunday Stash – the Spoonflower edition

So I finally got around to ordering the fabric for my Nan’s 90th quilt. I used a part of a letter my grandfather wrote to my Nan when they were first dating. Popped it on Spoonflower with a basic repeat and tada! I have my very own, very special script fabric.

Script Repeat

I did end up with a bit of a vertical line of negative space but I managed to avoid a horizontal one so I’ll count that as a small victory. Never claimed to be a fabric designer ;)

Script close up

The snippet of the letter says:
We are going to get engaged, and then married, and live happily ever after. Now don’t you think that is a Swell Romance Story. Well Pat dearest, I will have to close.

I spent awhile going through the few letters my Nan had and just loved this little piece. They did go on to get engaged and married – in war time years and had 4 children. Unfortunately my grandfather died of lung cancer – he was only 44 so not quite the happily ever after ending. From all the family stories I have heard, he sounds like a wonderful man, so I’m glad to be able to include him in Nan’s quilt in a small way.

As for the rest of the quilt design – I have made a start. I will be appliqueing a tree over the script fabric, with each family member’s name embroidered onto the leaves. Big job when I have trouble hand sewing, so I am working on it gradually. I have til March after all.

When ordering from Spoonflower, they had a deal on to buy a FQ and get one free. Couldn’t pass that up. It was SO hard to choose as there are some fabulous designs on Spoonflower. But I settled on this cute underwater FQ:
Under the sea

and these sweet birds (I can’t resist bird prints!):

Birds

No idea what I’m going to make with either of them but happy to include them in the stash. (Forgive the fold creases, no time to iron as I’m headed out shortly!).

Spoonflower fabrics

Pretty happy with these additions!

Sunday Stash button

22 comments:

  1. What a lovely creation! Hope she is touched as I imagine she will be. I still haven't managed to try Spoonflower out, even for play....

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  2. What a sweet idea for using something so special, for a very special person!

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  3. That script fabric is just precious....I love that little snippet....so full of promise and happiness.

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  4. That is such a beautiful idea! And it looks amazing :o)

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  5. Such a lovely script print! I can't wait to see your Grandma's quilt!!

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  6. What a romantic quote. I imagine she'll be incredibly touched that you included a portion of the love letter in her quilt. What a treasure.

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  7. Yes your grandfather had a lovely heart and penmanship too. Alas I will have no romantic letters like that to turn into fabric one day.

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  8. What a wonderful idea for your quilt. Can't wait to see it. It will surely become a family heirloom.

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  9. Your fabric came out really good Kristy! Your Nana will melt when She receives the quilt. The letters are very special things. I love the fat quarters you chose, the boy will surely like the cute whales! Love the birdies with the snowy branches :)))

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  10. What a great idea! And such a lovely snippet of the letter.

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  11. I love your very special fabric... romantic and sweet.
    And I love your chick -o-dee fabric!
    What a fun fabric blog you had today!

    Susie

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  12. That script fabric is absolutely amazing! What a fantastic story! So lovely.

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  13. What a clever beginning to what will be a beautiful memory quilt for Gran . Such clear writing. G'Pa would be proud of you i am sure.

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  14. This is what I love most about quilting... The history, love, and special meaning stitched into the quilt!

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  15. Your fabric turned out really well. It will be a very special quilt. Why am I not surprised that some FQ's just happened to find their way into your basket too :)

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  16. I am in awe of your idea to use your grandfather's script and making it into fabric. This will be a very special quilt...

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  17. Spoonflower is awesome! I love the fabric with your grandfather's handwritten letter. What a great idea and a special gift the quilt will be.

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  18. Wow! That is just beautiful - the quilt will be amazing!

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  19. Another thing to tick off your to do list! Special fabric for your Nan's quilt - sorted!

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  20. Absolutely love the idea of using the letter for your printed fabric - I made a quilt for my Grandmother's 90th a few years ago and wish I had thought of that!

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  21. What a beautiful idea to create fabric using the letter. Your Nan will LOVE it... very special!!!

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