Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Quilt Lab Clean-up and Tour

I finally had to do a little tidying up in the quilt lab.  The piles of fabric were starting to cover every surface.  How does it look now?  I'll take you on a little tour around the lab to show you my displays.  I love to surround myself with antique textiles of all kinds.  I get my inspiration from the past.  I have two doll beds and one cradle on display now.  They each show an antique doll quilt (or doll quilt top in the case of the red bed).The white linen piece shown here is a PA German show towel.  It is embroidered with the year 1839.  It is the real thing.  I'll post on blog on these textiles in the future.  Here are a couple more shots around the lab.  Three projects in the bins, ready to go.A reproduction doll (not made by me) with real antique doll bonnets.  In the bottom right corner, is a stack of antique fabric covered books.
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  1. ---"Love"February 2, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    Oh, how I'd love to just tour your home in person, and visit each area and listen to you for a while as you tell the stories of your treasures! And yes; your quilt lab looks spotless. It's time to get busy and mess it up again! *wink* ---"Love"

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    Doesn't having a tidied room leave you with conflicting feelings? I find that it is great to have it tidied, I know where things are (I hope), but I also find it can halt the creative process... but then again a not tidy room can do that too! See... conflicting feelings.!

    Thanks for sharing your tour, I enjoyed it!

    -Alice

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  3. ChristineFebruary 2, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    Beautiful as usual. I bet your house is a treasure trove of antique goodies! Your sewing space looks great! I won't even mention how mine is looking at the moment... :) Christine

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  4. JanFebruary 2, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    Great post - I especially like the red doll bed that appears to be stenciled. Very nice.

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  5. a good yarnFebruary 3, 2010 at 1:29 AM

    It's simply delightful Ann and must be a wonderful inspiration for you. Ann :-)

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  6. antique quilterFebruary 3, 2010 at 3:52 AM

    love the cradle and doll beds
    I see one of my favorite quilt books peaking out of the basket!
    Can't wait to see more of your sewing room and textiles
    Kathie

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  7. Stash HeavenFebruary 3, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    Your space is absolutely charming. No wonder you are inspired to use antique & vintage fabrics. Beautiful! Mary

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  8. Julie in the BarnFebruary 3, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    Found you through Kathie's blog.Your blog is delightful. Can't wait to see more.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    You made way more progress on getting your sewing area cleaned up than I did....my place looks like a fabric factory exploded (aka sorting through scraps)
    Love the antique goodies you have;)
    Happy Quilting!!

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  10. KarenFebruary 3, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    You have the cutest little doll beds!

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  11. Marsha BFebruary 4, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    I love your doll beds and little quilts. Your quilt lab is wonderful. It is nice and neat and I love all of your decorations.

    Marsha

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  12. canuckquilterFebruary 4, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    You have some lovely inspiration in your quilt lab. Enjoy the tidy space while it lasts!

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  13. BethFebruary 4, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    Your doll beds and doll quilts are cute. Did you make the little rug under/at the foot of the stenciled bed? I would love to do a tiny rug.
    The lab looks great and I enjoyed the tour very much. Look forward to seeing what you work on next. Beth

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