"The lesson [Henry David Thoreau] had taught himself, and which he tried to teach others, was summed up in the one word 'Simplify.' That meant simplify the outward circumstances of your life, simplify your needs and your ambitions; learn to delight in the simple pleasures which the world of Nature affords. It meant also, scorn public opinion, refuse to accept the common definitions of success, refuse to be moved by the judgment of others. And unlike most who advocate such attitudes, he put them into practice." (Walden and Other Writings by Henry David Thoreau--Edited and with an Introduction by Joseph Wood Krutch, Bantam Books, 1962, P. 1)

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Apple Orchard Quilt

I'm still sick, but quilting is a great pastime for someone who doesn't move around a lot. Last night I finished the latest quilt. I'm calling it the Apple Orchard Quilt. It looks very Washington-State-like to me. The colors are red and green and yellow delicious.

I managed to make a bias binding, and I'm very pleased with it. The whole quilt feels much sturdier with the edges done well. I hand sewed the binding on the back side, which took about a million stitches, but looks ever-so-much better than what I get when I machine sew.

I used the random strips again, as you can see. Just love that technique. Thank you again to those who share their skills online. Here are links to the strip quilt tutorial, which was the springboard for my own modified version, and the bias edging directions.
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Emily A. said...

Your quilts rock!!! It is very Washington looking.

June 10, 2007 at 9:42 AM

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