My sisters and I crawled under the handmade quilt, propped on chairs and covering the whole of the living room. Mom and Grandma poked the yarn threaded needle down through and we poked it back up just a centimeter away. Over and over we did this. When we finished, there was a beautiful blanket to take Up North to the Cottage.
I combined the Moxie Fab World Challenge Fun with Fabric with the Wee Memories Challenge to use pink and embellishments to create this quilt paneled card. I first stamped the fabric with ink, batted it, stitched it to cardstock and then added the sewn buttons to pucker the fabric. I also distressed the edges of the fabric (along with the cardstock) with some ink for a well worn look. I only had to call my mom once for assistance on quilting, and I finished the card with a brand new admiration for the real quilters out there.
Supplies Used: Cardstock: White (Georgia Pacific) Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink (Stampin Up) Stamps: You're Dandy (Practicing Creativity Designs) Woodgrain Silhouettes (Wplus9) Ink: Chocolate Chip Pigment (Stampin Up) Creamy Brown Chalk (Colorbox) Embellishments: Buttons (Cloud 9) Linen Thread (Stampin Up) Ribbon (May Arts) Other: White Muslin Fabric, Cotton, Thread
This is so pretty- and what a sweet memory! I'm working on this challenge right now too! :) And I broke my c plate because I didn't have faith that the magnet material had been cut enough (it had) so I added some thin chipboard to the stack. Live & learn. It was totally worth it! :)
ReplyDeleteSooo pretty LOVE IT!!! Great story!!! :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) thanks for the sweet compliment on my blog! your too kind!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, love the pink and brown color combo!
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous, I luv it...have a fabulous weekend!
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Gorgeous - I love your card and your memory!
ReplyDeleteLove all the memories you have that inspire you! But for me you are the inspiration with what you do!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely. So creative!
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness Karen...this is absolutely wonderful!!!! The fabric is such a lovely touch...thanks for sharing your memories, they are always fun to read! TGIF!
ReplyDeleteI love this card that makes me think of a quick quilt!
ReplyDeleteStill much originality.
This is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried stamping on fabric before... Thanks so much for the inspiration! :)
Beautiful- absolutely beautiful. So much talent.
ReplyDeleteLove it! That fabric panel is brilliant. The Dandy's were the perfect stamps to use and I love the buttons and ribbon. Fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteWow so striking!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous, Karen! Clean and simple and so much more! Loved the quilting story, too, is so neat to read about your life, Kiddo!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend ... sending hugs!!
Gorgeous, just gorgeous! What a lovely memory of quilting, so nice :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! Comfy, cozy, and perfectly executed!!!! This is absolutely FANTASTIC!!! Love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteAb fab and so original. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteIts lovely Karen! I love the way the stamped images look like pen drawings on the fabric- such an awesome homespun feel. :)
ReplyDeleteFab way to use the the fabric! I love quilts...they are my absolute favorite. :)
ReplyDeleteI {{{HEART}}}} your blog - I get such wonderful ideas from you! This is very inspiring - and I love the story of you and your sisters helping quilt. What a treasure.
ReplyDeletemmmmmm...this is so yummy, what a great card and a brillant idea!
ReplyDeletewow! this is so pretty, Karen! LOVE the fluffy look of the batted fabric and the adorable ribbon tab! super card!
ReplyDeleteOhhh.....this is too PRETTY!!!
ReplyDeletethis is FABulous, karen! each of your posts are always full of inspiration-love that:)
ReplyDeleteHey Karen! Thanks for entering the Fun with Fabric challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you played along! :)
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