6/14/2013

Chatelaine - Adding Trims

This fabric has a pretty loose weave and I was afraid I was going to regret choosing to use it...  But once I backed it with fusible tricot interfacing it was just fine,  It was Allie Aller who introduced me to this type of interfacing and I love it so much I always buy it by the BOLT...   It is so perfect for crazy quilting.

So first I  backed the pieces which I had already cut out...  Notice that my ironing surface is a towel on the kitchen counter.... One of the nice things about CQ is that it is adaptable to small spaces.  Then I cut the openings for the tool pockets and finished them with black fabric. I could have just as easily finished them with a tidy buttonhole stitch.






Then late into the night I selected trims and laces and basted them all securely.
Now it is "dressed" and "good to travel" and I can do the fancy stitching anywhere over the next couple weeks...

As I lay in bed this morning giving Morris his morning cuddle (very similar to the popular nap cuddle), I remembered Shirlee's suggestion to add my name to the piece....NOW is the time to make a decision on where or how.

So I'm experimenting with font and size.  I've decided on Sloop Two because it is reminiscent of calling cards left by ladies in this era.  I've been waiting for a project to tut how I apply script to felt and this is perfect.  I downloaded this font from the internet and there are three versions.... Sloop One, Sloop Two and Sloop Three. Each version is progressively more embellished with flourishes.  


The front pockets on my current chatelaine are both of the same pink twill...  How boring is that???  This new version will have each pocket of a different fabric with a different motif.

Wasn't home long enough yesterday to work on the door yesterday and when I was home it was raining buckets, cold, and thundering so stayed inside with the dogs. I just have a quilt hanging over the door since the door is in the garage... a bit chilly in the house yesterday.

3 comments:

Marilyn said...

I really like the beginnings of your chatelaine. I never used to be a fan of red or orange but I find myself using them more and more. Aren't 4-legged cuddles just the best :)

Createology said...

Cuddles anytime of day or night are such sweet times. I adore your chatelaine and you sharing your progress each step of the way. Love the script for your name. No boring matching pockets on this new version. Happy Hearts are Creative Hearts...

margaret said...

I can see the chatelaine is going to give you a few hours of stitching pleasure

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