A lovely welcome to you, lovely lovelies♥ 'Tis Sunday afternoon here. A chilly, autumnal Sunday afternoon, where all day Old Man Sun has played hide and seek with the clouds; where every now and then magical bursts of sunbeams have sprinkled warmth and happiness upon my humble abode. The day has flown by. My goodness time flies when you are having fun, doesn't it. How has your week been?? Down here the powers that be are beginning to ever-so-slowly lift the restrictions that are in place, and people are beginning to step their toes out of their homes and brave the world. As for me I have had the best fun playing. Playing with sweet Liberty hexies, vintage embroideries, branches adorned with autumn leaves, sweet birdies.....so, so many pretties. I have had the best of times playing 'photographer' and 'stylist', too.....well at least trying to.
The sides, top and bottom of Sweet Sunday have now been squared with triangles in readiness for the border. For the border I added a lovely embroidered piece, which I snippety snipped from a cot flounce. I happened upon this pretty a couple of weeks ago in a quaint, little vintage store, for a proverbial song. This embroidered pretty was waiting patiently for me to take it home. It was just one of those happenstance kinda moments. There are about eight metres in total, just enough for this quilt. It is so pretty; perfect for this quilt where vintage linens sit happily alongside Liberty fabrics. I am delighted with this quilt. I am delighted with the linen embroideries of sweet ladies, flowers, pretty teacups, butterflies and sweet little birdies; all sitting ever so prettily, in the friendliest of manner, among all the sweet Liberty prints. Why, me thinks every scrumptious pretty within this quilt would look rather lovely framed within the confines of a fancy, beribboned frame. =) What sayeth you???
I am going to enjoy a little, sweet Liberty hexie stitching this Tassie, autumnal Sunday afternoon. A little stitching of dancing hexies, dosy doe-ing around the border of all that Liberty lusciousness.....perfect. Well, that is of course, if I can do the maths. For a mathematically challenged gal such as I, an impossible task, really. Oh well, perhaps I will just play, dotting a hexie here and a hexie there, and see what pattern magically reveals itself to me. Afterall, 'tis a visual gal that I am.
Until the next time..........
Oh, all those beautiful, sweet and awesome fabrics, the hexies with the embroidered pieces are a feast for the eyes.
ReplyDeleteThose embroidered flowers are those of a sheet? They are so beautiful.
Our week was also nice, cycling every day in the sun, unfortunately also a lot of wind, almost always here on our piece of world close to the water and flat land, but we enjoy it.
Wish you a blessed week, love. ♥
The embroidered flowers are from a cot flounce, Loes....so, so pretty. Your week sounds as if it was lovely. How wonderful to be out in the fresh air, cycling, enjoying your little community. Thank you for visiting, lovely lady. Kim Xx
DeleteLove seeing the hexies as ornaments, Kim! Such an interesting idea for decorating!
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ReplyDeleteLovely to see all your hanging hexies, and they look great framed. Wonderful idea for a border.
Slight easing of restrictions here in the UK but death toll very high.
Thanks for all your photos and inspiration.
Best wishes Kay c XX
Both the UK and USA have a very high death toll, don't they. Such sadness everywhere. Thank you for your sweet visit, Kay. As you begin to venture out again, please take care. KimXx
DeleteBeauties is everywhere... in your house with your hexies and autumn leaves...or your mix of triangle and embroidered pieces ! Have fun !
ReplyDeleteStay safe ! Even if the restrictions are lifted...There are here too but precautions will go on...Covid 19 mask are everywhere. With your fabric and talent you should do one for fun ;)
Have a lovely week !
Anna
The border fabric is perfect, especially after you applique the hexies. Your hexie tree is cute. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteI love Liberty fabrics, the fine weave and the flowery print. I think that is the most expensive fabric to buy in Japan and the only ones I have were gifted by a friend. Not nearly the variety that you have...
ReplyDeleteOh what a wonderful border to enhance those hexagons! The are so easy to love!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea to hang your beautiful hexies along the tree branches! You made a charming scenery
ReplyDeleteHi,dear Kim!Your hexies are beautiful and unique with gorgeous embroideries and linens...A great artwork e perfect to be framed!I haven't seen my parents since March.My Mom is 80 and my Dad is 84 years old.They live far from me.We are in quarantine for 63 days.The good thing is that my sister has taken care of them.I am grateful for your friendship and beautiful posts!Stay safe and well.God bless.
ReplyDeleteMaristella, I am saddened to read that you haven't seen your mum and dad for 63 days. Let us hope that it will not be too long until you can visit with them and give them many a hug. We are living in such difficult times, aren't we. Thank you for your beautiful visit and kind words. You, lovely lady, have blessed my day. Have a lovely week and enjoy many a cup of tea in any one of those gorgeous teacups of yours. Keep well....and take care. Kim Xx
DeleteYou are right....all of those beautiful hexies would make lovely framed pieces. The hexie ornaments are so pretty too.
ReplyDeleteGreat fabrics for your hexies!
ReplyDeleteOh my! You have found the perfect flounce for your border. It might as well had your name on it. So fun to find something so perfect for a bargain. As you are sew good at photographing and styling Liberty lawn fabrics, I think the Liberty store should hire you!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your colorful posts and this one is so creative, Kim! Hanging your hexies from your autumn branches and framing favorite parts of your quilt, what fun stying you’re having. I’ll be thinking of you as you start the math portion of your project. I, too, find this part quite challenging...better to play and see how it works best. Enjoy finishing up this pretty! Zenda
ReplyDeleteLove the hexies hanging from the fall tree branches! You've made a beautiful border there, too. I'll look forward to seeing this quilt finished!
ReplyDeleteLove your hexies and what a great idea for a border! Love, love, love your beautiful pictures as always Kim!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your hexie world with us. Your work is just so beautiful, as is your styling and photography! Always a joy to open and read.
ReplyDeleteIt is my pleasure to share my hexies with you, Rita. I hope you and your husband are keeping well. Take care. KimXx
DeleteMy day was sprinkled with beauty when I stopped by your blog.. as always Kim you inspire me! xx Kathi
ReplyDeleteTu colcha está quedando muy, muy bonita y ha sido una suerte encontrar ésos 8 metros....
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Well, you certainly sprinkled some hexie love my way on this beautiful Sunday, Kim! The little flowers dancing across add such a prettiness to your already beautiful work. I hope you're having a lovely Autumn day in your piece of heaven. xx
ReplyDeleteKim, what a beautiful sight. I love the birds. Enjoy the Autumn weather.
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They are sweet little birdies, aren't they. They always love to pop in for a photo shoot =) Thank you for visiting, lovely Marion. Kim Xx
DeleteOh how beautiful the quilt is . Those birds are so realistic. I can almost imagine hearing them singing their beautiful songs. Have a good week.
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If only these sweet and colourful little birdies sang. =) Thank you for your sweet visit, lovely Marilyn. Have a beautiful week. Kim Xx
DeleteI can see that the beautifully embroidered cot flounce that you found is going to be part of the perfect border for your lovely hexie quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh how pretty it is all looking Kim. You must just have the bestest fun setting up your little photo vignettes. They are always gorgeous. I think the cot flounce is just perfect for your border. Enjoy your week my friend - yes its turned very autumnal here now too.
ReplyDeleteI love how you framed all those pretty fabrics and the look like pretty blossoms hanging from the branches.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely pictures!
ReplyDeleteLovely stuff! I've been enjoying watching this come together. We are also opening up, although far more in the throes of the virus than Australia is. So will probably stay at home a bit more...
ReplyDeleteIt's going to take a LOT of those frames to cover all those hexies. :) I cannot wait until this quilt is finished so that I can see it in all it's glory and I want to see exactly how you've utilized that cot flounce. You do it all so well that I'm sure it'll be 'just right'.
ReplyDeleteLove your hexie tree, your photo's are always inspiring and so full of beauty, your posts always lift my heart. Have a great week. xx
ReplyDeleteHi sweet Kim! I love your colors. You always create such detailed beauty! I'm glad things are loosening up in Australia! Soon, here.
ReplyDeleteAre you going to knit this autumn? I love your knits, too! God bless you, sunny girl!
A cot flounce....who knew? Well, obviously you did! Can't wait to see this full reveal. Things are starting to open up here but doesn't mean that I'm overly willing to spend too much time cavorting about amongst the masses, many of whom don't feel the ongoing need to continue to social distance lest there be a second wave. We will continue to be careful and stay away from crowds and wait and see what the next development might be.
ReplyDeleteI just love your creative ways of photography, using that frame to highlight the different areas of your quilt is so neat and I love your hexie tree! such a pretty way to add color to it and your little birdies on the branches are so cute too! Glad you are keeping well, our neighboring state has opened up today, but our state has at least another week, no mention if it will be extended or not. Enjoy those beams of sunshine, we have had a lot of rain lately and I would just like to see a little sunshine.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you displayed your hexies by hanging them on the autumn branches. We have been having lots of spring thunder storms and rain showers here in North Idaho. I do love a good spring thunder storm! The weather is supposed to clear up and warm up next week.
ReplyDeleteThings are opening back up here in Idaho. It's so wonderful to drive by restaurants and coffee shops and see people sitting down enjoying their meal or coffee with friends.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful hexies with us!
Love,
Annie
Beautiful hexies and beautiful photos. I especially love the pictures with the birds. Since the beginning of April we have been having the loveliest Summer and I've been so much outside I was taken aback to see your Autumn leaves. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your hexies as and when I manage to get a gardening break :)
ReplyDeleteOh my!! I cannot get over how gorgeous your newest quilt is! Have you been collecting the vintage linens for a long time? This makes me want to run right out to the antique and vintage shops and start my own collection except they aren't open yet. You certainly have an eye for putting the linen pieces and the liberty fabrics together. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSandra,hexies are addictive, aren't they. I was dithering about what to do for the border and when I happened upon the cot flounce I knew it would be perfect. It just adds to the embroidered linen loveliness.....the finishing touch, really. Thank you for your sweet visit. You have delighted my day. KimXx
ReplyDeleteI'm just amazed that you would even think to put the hexies on the tree. The birds, yes. Hahaha. So very clever and beautiful. You have really done so wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteAs always, your pretties are photographed so expertly. Everything is just beautiful. Have a blessed day. Mildred
ReplyDeleteKim - I can't imagine a more pleasurable way to while away an autumnal day than stitching! Or "playing" with your birdies in the branches - so adorable! Enjoy your weekend, my friend over yonder!
ReplyDeleteThe birdie hexie tree looks so pretty.
ReplyDeleteVery creative, Kim.
I hope your autumn days are lovely!
My autumn days of late have been lovely and sunny, Dixie. Though chilly weather is just around the bend of my country road. Thank you for your lovely visit and sweet comments. KimXx
Deletereally gorgeous fabrics, your pictures are always so artful!!!
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