I mentioned some time ago that I bought some Morris Apprentice fabrics intended for a quilt for my sister. I was browsing through my pattern books and came across ‘Aunt Nancy’s Favourite’ in The Big Book of Patchwork – 50 Fabulous Quilts by Judy Hopkins. Last night I finished the blocks. It was truly satisfying […]
Aunt Nancy’s Favourite in William Morris (here is the original) fabrics has been finally repieced with a nod to the recipient’s preferences. Most of the red fabrics have been removed, replaced with purples and greens. I was much more deliberate in matching up the points this time around. I am much more pleased with the […]
As suspected, the red had to come out of Aunt Nancy’s Favourite. So one has now become two. I am replacing the removed blocks with blue, green and purple. Of course I am maintaining integrity by using more of Barbara Brackman’s fabrics from her Morris Apprentice, A Morris Tapestry and Morris and Company. As I […]
Aunt Nancy’s Favourite with William Morris fabrics quilt top is finished. I am having a difficult time deciding on a border. The sofa upholstery fabric is shown in the photo to the left, bottom. I would like the red to pop since the wood of the sofa is stained quite dark and the flowers in […]
