Wednesday 14 February 2018

Love on the Workdesk

Ooh, err ! That title sounded a bit rude. 



I’ve stitched this for my valentine of 38 years 


Now I’m working on a little project, along with several other stitchers, that starts with pulling apart a small section of a very old quilt that has been re-covered many times as it became worn.  There was even a piece of an old flannel nightdress stitched into the layers.



 I am reworking it into a piece of textile art using simple stitching.  If I crack on I’ll have it finished for next week.


Happy Valentine’s Day to my beloved. 
He’s working in a boiler in Essex somewhere.
Blow him a kiss from me if you see him

22 comments:

  1. What a lovely gift you made for your Valentine. Sorry he is away from you but with you in your heart.
    Interesting about the quilt - never thought a quilt would tell a story - I wonder who the nightdress belonged to?
    Hugs, and looking forward to seeing what you did next week.
    Neet 2 xx

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  2. what a fabulous valentine gift, and I also love the repurposing of the quilt. Helen #1

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  3. It's a bummer when folk have to work on Valentine's Day - hope you have a nice dinner planned for this evening, assuming he's returning tonight... or not (you can always spoil yourself in his absence :D xx)
    Happy WOYWW :)
    no. 3
    PS Haven't got myself organized with letter-writing yet, but I will... eventually...
    xx

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  4. Sorry you won't be together on Valentine's Day Lynn. I look forward to seeing the finished piece when you have repurposed the quilt. Have a good week. Sarah #14

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  5. Well, I did wonder what the first pic would be when I saw your headline!! I'm sorry you're on your own for Valentine's Day but at least the Welder went off with some smooch bits and pieces :-D. Love the stitch project, what a lovely thing to do to repurpose that old quilt.
    Hugs LLJ 12 xxx

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  6. Love the valentine card you made and how lovely to repurpose the old quilt I to something special. Enjoy your sewing.
    Hugs,
    Annie x #18

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  7. I love that Valentine you stitched, Lynn, and the project with the layers of the old quilt sound intriguing. The perfect use for an old flannel nightdress ... xxx

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  8. Love the Valentine gift for your beloved. The quilt/ sewing project is interesting and lok forward to seeing what you do. Anne x #21

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  9. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the wonderful quilt, who knew how much of a story they tell.

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  10. Ah the welder in Essex at least he’ll be toasty mending a boiler!!! Love your valentines though beautifully made..and your blanket layers are really fascinating! Happy WOYWW Shaz in Oz.x #16

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  11. Oh this looks so beautiful, your valentine is really lucky! Have a wonderful week! xo Cheetarah #24

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  12. Hi Lynn, what a fab idea! Love the fact the quilt was mended so often- nowadays it would be thrown, which is such a shame.Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #15 XxX

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  13. Hi Lynn. A great fun idea - hope the piece turns out just as you hoped it would!!
    Take care. God bless.
    Margaret #4

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  14. Well, at least he's warm right? I love your projects. The quilt piece is interesting and I can't wait to see it finished.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  15. Love your gift and the quilt looks well loved to have been kept through those recoverings!

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  16. Hi Lynn, what a lovely gift for your Valentine! Thanks for stopping by earlier. Have a lovely week Heather #13

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  17. I love how you are finding layers and layers - like peeling old wallpaper! And that you are giving all these layers new life! Happy Valentines day! Have a great week, Lindart #38

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  18. what an awesome use of an old quilt! I love that you are finding all the hidden layers...each has a history and I always want to be nosy and know what it is. Looking forward to seeing the piece next week. Vickie #39

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  19. Hello lynn, not a rude title, maybe a sexy one, inspired on fifty shades?? Will need to come vack next week to see the finished piece or progress you made, no pressure lol, have a lovely week, Vicky

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  20. You're such a romantic! The Wandering Welder is going to love that beautiufl gift when he returns from his roaming.
    I'm fascinated by your quilt project - I can spend ages reflecting on pieces of fabric on old quilts. xxx

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  21. Hi Lynn. I'm making no comment about your title, you just do it your way Lol! Look forward to seeing the finished fabric project. Have a lovely belated WOYWW, Angela x20x

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  22. Ha, title got my attention! love it. I love that you sent your love off with a valentine. My valentine of 33 years made me a wooden card, amazing! Love the idea of repairing and re-loving the pieces, what a labour of love.

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