Sue
Sunday, 5 February 2012
A Finish and New Book
Here is my Midnight Stars quilt along that Lori put up on her blog last January.
Last year was a busy old year for me but at last I am slowly picking up the reigns again and starting finishing off some small projects.
This lovely new book arrived for my bookshelf this week. Really pleased that my ancestors that left Wales to go to America back in 1800's town is mentioned.(Merthyr Tydfil). My GG grandfathers sister, husband and 3 children set off for Johnstown Pennsylvania in 1881 and made a new life for themselves.
Johnstown is also mentioned in the book .Lots of the Immigrants from the Welsh Valleys headed for there as their was plenty of work in the coal industry .
Since finding out about my ancestors immigration I have always wondered whether any quilts went with them. Pretty sure I will never find the answer to this question but do hope so.
Sue
Sue
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You are going to have a very busy and productive year Sue and well done on the quilt. That quilting heritage is in your blood ready to be passed on to that dear little girl you have.
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is lovely, no doubt completing it has inspired you to complete all of those UFO's. I've noticed that book on a few sites, and am contemplating purchasing same. I really like the Welsh quilting designs and I'm always looking for reading material relating to the technique.
ReplyDeleteSue, I love the blue fabric you set this together with...beautiful little quilt! I really enjoyed making this little quilt last year, are you going to try to make the Pink Lemonade that Lori has this year? It goes together very quickly!
ReplyDeleteSue, Midnight Stars seems a good name for this beautiful creation. It's lovely! The book looks like it will be most interesting for, especially for you. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric you used in your quilt! I just noticed my version of that quilt in the basting pile :)
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt Sue and I am sure you will now set a new routine for the next stage in your life - taking what is good of the old and mixing it with wonderful new challenges. I must add that book to the library. Still trying to come to terms with FB. Take care.
ReplyDeleteYour little quilt is lovely Sue and your new book looks very interesting. My husband's family, on his mother's side, all come from Wales.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun book and to know quite a bit of your ancestors history makes it extra special!
ReplyDeleteLove your midnight stars! I'm glad you are getting back into the swing of things.
I still need to finish my Midnight Stars. Thanks for sharing yours.
ReplyDeleteThe book looks great.
The fabric you used for the alternate squares is lovely. The subtle directional plaid running through it gives such an interesting touch to your Midnight Stars. Well done, Sue.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'll get mine out. It's sitting in my stack of "needing more attention" tops that are ready to be quilted.
Beautiful finish - I like you fabric selection.
ReplyDeleteGreat book - even better when you can make some connections!
Your midnight stars looks great. Lori's quilt alongs are always so Looks like a great book and holds family history too, how wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAn absolutely stunning quilt, Sue! Thank you so much for being a follower on my blog. It's lovely to come here for visits and getting to see your work and interests! Hope you have a wonderful and productive week with your quilting and feel surrounded by our admiration of your lovely work!
ReplyDeleteI do love that striped fabric you used for your plain squares--what a great idea.
ReplyDeleteA co-worker of mine just moved back to Johnstown, PA, where she was born and raised. Small world!