Yesterday was very enjoyable. I had phone calls from people I don't hear from very often but love a lot. Among them Cathy Outlaw and Flo Fifield whom I haven't seen or spoken with for probably a year. Not because we aren't dear friends but because I knew them in another part of my life and our paths don't cross anymore unless we make it a special point to find each other. I am sure you know just what I mean.....
I did get busy on the comforter I had started pinning together and tied the whole thing with a beautiful deep red yarn I had found for just that purpose. This morning I pinned one side and have decided to overcast the edges all of the way around and then use a lovely blanket stitch (I love the looks of the blanket stitches!) To finish it off. I told Brian if I overcast it and then blanket stitch it nobody should ever have to rework it as that should bind it all very securely.
I am going to use the beautiful deep red yarn for the blanket stitching as it should be a lovely contrast with the dark fabrics. One thing I find interesting and rewarding is admiring all of the "old" styles of fabric that were used to piece this. I hadn't thought about that until the intimacy of hand working all of this came to be. Just an observation.
I telephoned Grandma Powell and got the names of her Mother and her Grandmother who pieced this and I am going to embroidery their names into this with a note that it was done in the early 1900's and that I finished it this year. Then whoever of the children or grandchildren end up with these they will know from whence thy came.
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Thank You for your comment. I had gotten if back out again to finish after the holidays but everyone here (except me) has come down with the flu and I have been taking care of sick family for the past month. I hope to get started and finish it very soon. There will be a part 3 when it is completed. Thanks again, Diane
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