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Mar 6, 2008

triftstore embroidery & Japanese fabric

These hand embroidery patterns were once part of one long piece that originaly was made as a wallhanger. I bought this wallhanger last july in a triftstore ( see this post). I thought they could came in good use for another project someday.

My creation

And these are my Japanese fabrics. I saved them for a special project too! Not yet knowing what project that would be!

Japanese fabric

But last week I had the embroidery patterns in my hand and saw how well the colors blended with the colors of the Japanese fabrics. Then I knew how to use them.... a quilted wallhanging!

wall hanging

I kept it simple by sewing stripes in different sizes around the embroidery patches and then cut the patches in six equal sized squares.
The finished top is ready now for basting and quilting, a lovely little work for doing this upcoming weekend!


Have a lovely creative weekend too!

51 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 7, 2008 at 3:20 PM

    What a beautiful combination of old and new Corry.

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  2. SheriMarch 7, 2008 at 3:35 PM

    You always come up with the prettiest things.
    Sheri

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  3. AnonymousMarch 7, 2008 at 3:36 PM

    Wat een mooie herbestemming voor de borduursels.
    En het kleurt prachtig bij de lapjes.

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  4. CarolienMarch 7, 2008 at 3:50 PM

    It looks lovely!

    Have a nice weekend & greetings, Carolien

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  5. dotMarch 7, 2008 at 3:55 PM

    Just Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

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  6. JenMarch 7, 2008 at 3:59 PM

    What luck to find those beautiful embroideries at a thrift store! And I think you were successful in making them even more amazing with your patchwork.

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  7. SusanMarch 7, 2008 at 4:15 PM

    You really know your color; the combination turned out beautiful. Are you going to hand quilt?
    ~Susan

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  8. LJMarch 7, 2008 at 5:11 PM

    that is absolutely wonderful!!

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  9. JeanneMarch 7, 2008 at 5:33 PM

    The embroideries and fabrics look like they were meant to be together. They look fantastic and will make a wonderful quilt.

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  10. DorisMarch 7, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    Wow, Corry---what a great project and a perfect pairing of found items with the perfect fabric! GORGEOUS!!!!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 7, 2008 at 6:47 PM

    Prachtig!

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  12. Locket PocketMarch 7, 2008 at 8:11 PM

    That is beautiful Corry - you are so clever to put the two things together! Have a lovely weekend. Lucy x

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  13. UnknownMarch 7, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    Correy, It is very beautiful! I love the embroideries and they go so well with the Japanese fabrics. Where did you get the fabrics????

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  14. AnnieMarch 7, 2008 at 9:45 PM

    That looks FANTASTIC. Sometimes you just have a flash of genius don't you! I'm planning on a sewing weekend too.

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  15. Ali HoneyMarch 7, 2008 at 11:23 PM

    What a delightful marriage. The person who made the embroideries originally would be so delighted to see them used and displayed in this way. The very best sort of recycling - improving on the original! Well done!

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  16. Lissa JaneMarch 8, 2008 at 2:17 AM

    Corry
    it looks fantastic, well done! Dont you just love recycling things? the japanese fabrics work so well with it!


    take care
    Lissa

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  17. SharMarch 8, 2008 at 4:32 AM

    Gorgeous! WOW the colors are fantastic I love this quilt!!

    Shar

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  18. Peg - Happy In QuiltingMarch 8, 2008 at 8:53 AM

    OMG...that is just so beatiful....

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  19. GinaMarch 8, 2008 at 9:18 AM

    They look stunning with the fabric borders.

    love and hugs xxx

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  20. EileenMarch 8, 2008 at 12:55 PM

    Corry, this is breath-taking! I hope to see it again when you have it all finished. Happy Weekend!

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  21. MooreaMarch 9, 2008 at 5:50 AM

    Oh Corry- that is insane! You are an artist. WOW! The blocks are beautiful. What a quilt that will be.
    I cannot wait to see how you quilt it out.

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  22. PattiMarch 9, 2008 at 7:37 AM

    Absolutely perfect use of both the fabrics and the old stitchery. I agree with the others - you are an incredibly creative artist. Beautiful!

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  23. LeanneMarch 9, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    They are lovely and the combination of the old and new is fantastic.

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  24. AnonymousMarch 9, 2008 at 5:17 PM

    het is ongelooflijk zoals dit bij elkaar past. Goed gezien van je!

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  25. BarbaraMarch 9, 2008 at 7:39 PM

    what a cool combination...old...new....lovely !!

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  26. chookMarch 10, 2008 at 12:14 AM

    your new wallhanging is just beautiful

    Hugs Beth

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  27. UnknownMarch 10, 2008 at 12:17 AM

    Lovely, lovely, the fabrics are perfect for the stitchery.

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  28. jacquieMarch 10, 2008 at 2:18 AM

    What a lovely way of making something old, new again. This is simply beautiful!

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  29. meggieMarch 10, 2008 at 8:36 AM

    What a lovely idea! How pretty it looks.

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  30. UnknownMarch 10, 2008 at 8:50 PM

    how amazing!!!

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  31. LevinMarch 11, 2008 at 6:31 AM

    you are very clever - i would never have thought to put them together, but it is as if they were made for each other. another beautiful work from you.
    l
    x

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  32. FeliciaMarch 11, 2008 at 11:32 AM

    Oh, it turned out beautiful :)

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  33. ShelinaMarch 11, 2008 at 7:38 PM

    I wouldn't have thought of putting those fabrics with those blocks, but they are absolutely beautiful. I wish I had your talent.

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  34. Splashes of Pink and MintMarch 11, 2008 at 11:04 PM

    Tjeetje, dat je dit zo bij elkaar uit hebt kunnen zoeken, echt prachtig! En zo zie je maar weer, wie wat bewaart heeft wat!

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  35. Luísa SilvaMarch 12, 2008 at 1:06 PM

    Stunning handwork Corry! This was the best way to use your Japanese fabrics. They blend beautifully with the embroidery. Congratulations.

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  36. atetMarch 12, 2008 at 6:28 PM

    What a wonderful idea -- that wallhanging is stunning! Ohhh -- those Japanese fabrics!

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  37. kristinMarch 13, 2008 at 4:54 AM

    what a great use for those beautiful embroidery pieces. your quilt is lovely!

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  38. KatherineMarch 13, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    Talk about meant to be together. This is beautiful, Corry!

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  39. moniqueMarch 13, 2008 at 7:24 PM

    WOW!!!!! That's absolutely gorgious! you really know how to match things!
    I see that I have a lot of catching up to do on the blogs. Since recently I'm working full time instead of 15 hours a week plus we have our house on sale so I have to keep it very tidy and clean all the time. I hope to get used to all of this so I can get back to my hobbies also.
    have a lovely weekend.

    take care,
    Monique.

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  40. LizzyTMarch 14, 2008 at 10:39 PM

    The colour combination is beautiful!

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  41. summer picklesMarch 15, 2008 at 10:38 AM

    heavens Corry! I was gasping over how lovely the embroidery patches were, but then to see them in one of your quilts! This is just beautiful. As always, just beautiful work. Hope life is good x

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  42. LisaMarch 15, 2008 at 9:16 PM

    Corry I love the way you put your colours and designs together and enjoy visiting your blog for it's beautiful photos. I've given you the "You Make My Day" award over on my own blog.
    Cheers
    Lisa

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  43. KarenMarch 15, 2008 at 9:32 PM

    I am very impressed with your combination of the embroideries and the Japanese fabrics. You are very creative!

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  44. AnonymousMarch 16, 2008 at 1:15 PM

    The colour combination is beautiful,What a wonderful idea

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  45. AnonymousMarch 16, 2008 at 6:10 PM

    Oh wat leuk! Ik hou van die stoffen en kleuren. My try in dutch. Sorry it had to be. I really love this quilt.

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  46. Chookyblue......March 16, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    so prety well done with the old and new........looks like they were meant to be together

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  47. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 4:23 AM

    Pure eye candy! My goodness, what a spectacular wallhanging. I don't know when I've seen anything more beautiful than this. The embroidery and the Japanese fabrics compliment each other so well.
    Aloha!

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  48. ChristineMarch 23, 2008 at 2:18 AM

    Wonderful - I love it. Great way to combine the old and the new.

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  49. Feeling Simply QuiltyMarch 26, 2008 at 2:00 PM

    What is it about Japanese fabric? They are both rich and subtle. Beautiful construction/design of your quilt.

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  50. PAULEApril 26, 2008 at 4:49 PM

    I've just discovered your blog. I love it.
    What a nice project ! You really made a great job with those embroidery.

    Paule -Reunion Island

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  51. viagra onlineJune 3, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Great job ..
    I love the fabrics..nice project !

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