Saturday 14 June 2014

Clarendon - Charity quilt No 2

Yesterday I made a concerted effort to sew up a heap of blocks and then put them all together to complete charity quilt number 2. I was just waiting too long to receive blocks from the other ladies and decided that I just had to get the job done or it wouldn't be done at all. Then last night I sat and sewed the binding until my back couldn't stand it any more and completed the job this morning. Yippee!
A finished quilt meant that I was entitled to a little photographic adventure.

I called my girlfriend Juli (whom had contacted me for a walk) and asked if she wanted to tag along. Yes indeed she did. Like me, she wanted out of the house and away from the incessant sports on TV. So a trip to Clarendon..Not too far from home but far enough to be called country. The countryside has that wet green look, vibrant green saturated in moisture and the misty dank rain clouds hanging over the hills, looming with suggestions of cold wet air and chilly breezes. But although it suggested that, it was quite pleasant for getting out and about and failed to rain or dampen our spirits.

Well the finished product is definitely a girly quilt.  I had it in mind to photograph the quilt hanging from the Clarendon bridge. (below)




There was no real access to the water  course below (without trespassing into a power station) or getting really wet. Not being big on planning I had totally inappropriate shoes on to transverse down a hillside. And the path on the bridge was non existent and far too much traffic passing by. So I took a couple of shots from the top of the bridge - You get the idea of what I was planning - and headed into town to take shots with their lovely old buildings . (be prepared for lots of photos of the same _ I just love a good stone wall!

Are your ready?? Juli pops her head from behind the quilt!

The only full sized shot of the quilt
Beautiful Church ...which has been converted to house



Quaint church- actually used as a church- to many heathens in Australia (laugh.) It looks pretty anyway


 A handy hook on the side of a stone shed (Might as well take a photo!)

 Photos on the side of the shed (the one with the hook!)

What do you think that little square hole is for - ventilation??



At the general store...boy this quilt gets around. We went to the antique store and met the owners whom had been planning opening the shop for 25 years (can you believe it). It was a lovely shop and lovely people..obviously they dont rush into anything!


We went to the local pub after the antique store for coffee....limited choice of coffee venues..it was getting late in the day. We had the coffee and then stayed for a red in front of the fire. We were totally charmed by our visit to Clarendon...friendly folk, good company and a little tipple to boot. Maybe I'll try to photograph the bridge another time??

14 comments:

  1. Another charity quilt..wow....you stitch them up quickly. Gotta love a stone wall and an old church or two, they make a perfect backdrop for a lovely quilt. Sounds to me as if you and your friend had the perfect day.

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    1. Its not all my work , it really helps to have others making blocks. Twas a really pleasant day trotting around .

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  2. What a lovely photo shoot! I'm sure it'll make someone really happy. So much to look at and how can you pass those princess squares :-)

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    1. I think I get more fun going off taking photos, it is always an adventure and usually involves a little decadence to make it all the more pleasurable

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  3. I always love your photo shoots. The quilt is very, very pretty and fun:)

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    1. Thanks... I love the adventure I have with friends when taking the photos! It's actually really nice how so many different tastes can come together to make such a lovely colourful quilt. ( Must admit I was a little picky and left out some of the duller blocks - thought I would make them into a lap rug with similar tones)

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  4. My oh my - that is one delicious looking, well travelled, colourful, cuddly quilt! How long did it take to make? Will it be going on further travels around Australia (or beyond perhaps)? Wishing you a creative weekend
    Best wishes
    Jenny

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  5. I have no idea where this quilt will end up - in Adelaide I assume - The lady we give them to helps out newly arrived families from disadvantaged homes/lands and generally arrive with very little. Hopefully some little girl will get a warm hug from us. thanks for stopping by xx

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  6. Lovely sampler and beautiful pictures!

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  7. The quilt is awesome! There is going to be one happy little girl in the world when she receives this quilt! Oh man, every time I see your photo shoots it makes me want to run out and find a place other than my back yard to take photos. . . I am going to start planning now for the quilt I am quilting! AND the fun adventures you have in the process. Turning green over here in the megatropolis boring city of Phoenix :)

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  8. Dropped by from S by S Anything Goes, favourite pics the first one on the side of the shed and the one at the general store, perfect backdrops - Chris :D

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  9. spectacular photo shoot! the quilt is beautiful and the scenery just accents that :)

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  10. Very beautiful quilt! Even though there are lots of different colors, the whole is very harmonious. The blocks are quite charming. I also enjoyed looking at all that was not quilty in your beautiful pictures. Thank you for showing us.

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  11. Beautiful quilt, beautiful walk, beautiful scenery & beautiful post! Awesome!

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